3155 W Elephant Head Road, Amado, AZ 85645

$4,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 9,497 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,870,283 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,500,000 List Date: 1/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/30/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains and conveniently located near Tucson, Green Valley, and Tubac, this remarkable 160-acre horse and cattle ranch offers a rare blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities. Adjacent to the property is a 6,000-acre Arizona state grazing lease, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, nature watching, and hunting. The ranch has deep roots in the region's history, once part of the Canoa Land Grant and later owned by the Amado family, after whom the nearby town is named. SEE MORE...

Supplements: The ranch features two attractive residences at its headquarters, perfect for owners or extended family, along with four additional homes for guests or staff. Designed in a harmonious Colonial Spanish style, the buildings blend seamlessly with the landscape. The main house, custom-built manufactured home by the current owners, includes north and so ...

Listing Details MLS# 22516402

Address Information

Street #
3155
Direction
W
Street Name
Elephant Head
Suffix
Road
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85645
County
Pima
Country
USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code
304-44-0070
Area
Green Valley Southwest
Subdivision
Other/Unknown

General Property Information

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Status
Existing
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Lot Acres
157.72
Lot Sqft
6870283
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Combined SqFt
9497
Main House SqFt
2197
Guest House SqFt
7300
Source of SqFt
Assessor
# of Garage Spaces
2
# of Carport Spaces
2
# of Covered Prkng
4
Full Baths
2
1/2 Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Unit Level
Yes
Basement
No
# of Fireplaces
2
Year Built
1972
School District
Sahuarita
Elementary School
Sahuarita
Middle School
Sahuarita
High School
Sahuarita
Horse Property
Yes - By Zoning
Horse Facilities
Yes
List Price/SqFt
473.83
Lot Size Price/SqFt
0.65

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Frame Style: Ranch; Southwestern Roof: Metal Living Areas: Great Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Exhaust Fan; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Separate Shower(s); Soaking Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Storage; Washer Extra Room: None Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Plant Shelves; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Great Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile; Vinyl Window Covering: Stay Technology: Cable TV; High Speed Internet; Telephone Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Heat Pump Main Heating: Heat Pump Water Heater: Electric; Propane Gas: Propane Sewer: Septic Water: Private Well; Pvt Well (Registered) Accessibility Option: Wide Doorways; Wide Hallways Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s); Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Barbed Wire; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Flower Beds; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf; Flower Beds; Grass; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees View: Mountain(s); Pasture; Rural; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: County RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Shed(s); Workshop Lot Features: East/West Exposure Neighborhood Feature: None Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Affidavit of Disclosure; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title
Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info
None

More Information

Showing Information

Directions
From I19 heading South Take Exit Canoa Ranch Road to East Frontage. Go South on East Frontage to W. Elephant Head Road,turn East. Property on the Right past the bridge. See gate ''Rancho Sonado''

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens
Yes
Pantry
Cabinet
Appliance Color
Stainless

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops
Granite

Guest Facilities

Other
5 Guest Homes

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N
N

Fireplace Location

Other
Casa

Electric

Electric Company
TEP

Pool

Conventional
No

Driveway

Paved
Gravel

Exterior Features

Front Faces
East

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions
No
CC&Rs
No
Deed Restrictions
No

Home Protection

Offered
No
IDX
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International
Last Updated: July - 30 - 2026
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