3540 E Placita de la Raza, Tucson, AZ 85718 (MLS# 22326420)

3540 E Placita de la Raza, Tucson, AZ 85718

$1,515,000

Beautifully landscaped front entry courtyard with fountain and lush planting.

Looking north from the entry courtyard to the Catalina Mountains.

Spa + large heated pool with wide view of the city lights and distant Rincon and Santa Rita mountains.

Looking over pool to multiple outdoor patios and family room.

Kiva fireplace on back porch view south to the Santa Rita Mountains and city lights.

One of three covered patios on the south side of the home...view east toward the Rincon Mountains.

Front entry with beautiful custom mesquite door looking toward the formal living room to the left.

Formal dining room overlooks the front courtyard with fountain and low voltage lighting,

Formal living room with view of the back yard, pool, Santa Rita Mountains and city lights.

17' X 25' family room with broad view of the Santa Rita Mountains.

Family room boasts plank and beam ceilings,+ access to rear porch w/Kiva FP.

Bar/sink area with generous cabinets and storage....faces into the Family Room.

Light, bright island kitchen. w/saltillo tile floors.

Large kitchen looking toward the family room.

Breakfast area adjacent to kitchen with door leading to BBQ, patio and beautiful fountain.

Patio leading to BBQ grill, fountain and kitchen just steps away.

Spacious Primary bedroom with great natural light both south and north +door to covered patio.

Primary bedroom with coffered ceiling and abundant natural light +covered patio.

Quiet, calm, spacious Primary bedroom w/ sitting room/library/artist studio.

Reading alcove or artist studio space with great north light, fireplace, etc. in Primary bedroom.

Primary bedroom spacious separate tub and shower, double vanity.

Full bath w/double vanity in second ensuite (bedroom 4)

Powder room near kitchen and dining room.

Laundry, sink and storage located very close to the kitchen, guest room 4 .

2nd ensuite (bedroom 4)with walk-in closet and full bath.

Bedroom 4/second ensuite bedroom with direct access outdoor to private patio and soothing water fountain.

Alcove off of primary bedroom and primary bath.

Office/den with shelving could bedroom 2.

Driveway with pavers and plenty of guest parking.

Sunset of the Catalina Mountains from east side patio.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,631 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 60,043 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,515,000 List Date: 12/08/2023 Last Modified: 9/01/2025

Overview

Description

In the heart of one of Tucson's most desirable guard-gated foothills communities w/ easy access to central Tucson, La Encantada, + daily shopping just minutes away. As you approach this stunning home, in a quiet culdesac, enter through a custom gate to the tranquil, beautifully landscaped, courtyard featuring a calming fountain + sitting areas leading to the 8' mesquite front door. This impecable hacienda w /split 4 bdrm plan, formal liv, dining rooms + large master, and a second ensuite bdrm .The cook's kitchen w/ center island is adjacent to a bkst nook +large fam.rm with beamed ceiling, FP + sweeping city views.. Large heated pool and spa overlook the valley + mountains during the day + evening city lights + glorious sunsets! Large covered rear porch w/beamed ceiling + Kiva F

Listing Details MLS# 22326420

Address Information

Street #: 3540
Direction: E
Street Name: Placita de la Raza
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85718
County: Pima
Country: USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code: 108-26-1100
Area: North
Subdivision: Catalina Foothills Estates NO. 10 (212-232)

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Acres: 1.38
Lot Sqft: 60043
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 3631
Main House SqFt: 3631
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Prkng: 3
Full Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Unit Level: Yes
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 3
Year Built: 1997
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Davidson
Middle School: Doolen
High School: Catalina
Horse Property: No
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 440.37
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 26.63

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Frame - Stucco; Masonry Stucco; Wood Frame Style: Southwestern Roof: Built-Up - Reflect Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Exhaust Fan; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wet Bar Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Separate Shower(s); Shower & Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Den; Library; Storage Guest Facilities: Quarters Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Entertainment Center Built-In; Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Skylights; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Fireplace: Bee Hive; Gas; Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Family Room; Patio; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Carpet; Mexican Tile; Stone Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Solar Screens; Bay Window(s); Double Pane Windows; Garden Window(s); Insulated Windows Technology: Alarm System; Cable TV; High Speed Internet; Telephone Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Zoned Main Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Septic Water: Public Accessibility Option: Door Levers; Level Security: Alarm Installed; Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Pool: Heated Spa: Conventional Fence: Masonry; Stucco Finish Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf; Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees View: Mountain(s); Panoramic; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: HOA RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue; Courtyard; Fountain; Native Plants; Putting Green Lot Features: Corner Lot; Cul-De-Sac; Elevated Lot; North/South Exposure Neighborhood Feature: Gated; Paved Street Assoc Fees Includes: Common Area Maint; Gated Community; Street Maint Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: Earnest Check; HOA Addendum; Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2023-12-17
Pending Date: 2024-01-11
Sold Date: 2024-01-16
Sold Price/SqFt: 417.24
Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt: 25.23
How Sold: Conventional

More Information

Showing Information

Directions: Enter Catalina Foothills Est #10. main gate approx. 1/2 mile south of Sunrise Drive on Hacienda del Sol. Cat 10 guard house on left. After entering guard gate at 3500 E Entrada del Sol go E on Entrada del Sol to Camino Sumo. Right/South on Camino Sumo 1/2 mile to Placita de la Raza, right on Placita de la Raza..3540 E. on left.

Roof

Other: 5-8 yrs

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 2
Countertops: Granite
Pantry: Closet
Appliance Color: White

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops: Tile
Other: Sitting Room

Guest Facilities

Other: Ensuite bedrooms

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N: N

Main Cooling

Other: 2 AC Less than 1 yr

Main Heating

Other: 2 furnace 6 yrs

Water Heater

Storage Tank Gallons: 50 gallons

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage: Yes

Pool

Conventional: Yes

Fence

Other: Painted Walls

Driveway

Paved: Pavers

Exterior Features

Front Faces: North
Other: Multiple fountains

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes

Home Protection

Offered: No

Documents

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HOA CONDO ADDENDUM ›

Listing Office: Long Realty

Last Updated: September - 01 - 2025

Broker Attribution: david@henrytucson.com

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