40 E Plaza Del Encanto, Tucson, AZ 85716

New Listing
$2,799,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,720 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,550 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,799,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 3/05/2026

Description

Historic elegance abounds at 40 E Plaza del Encanto, set on nearly an acre within Tucson's prestigious El Encanto Estates and offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of the city's architectural history. This exquisite estate blends timeless craftsmanship with serene desert living and urban sophistication. Built in 1934, this Spanish Colonial Revival home was one of the original El Encanto homes, with design overseen by renowned architect Lewis ''Starky'' Starkweather. Behind the gated north semi-circle driveway, handcrafted wrought-iron fencing, mud adobe walls, mature trees, and a grand fountain set a tone of privacy and sophisticated charm. The stunning handcrafted mahogany door opens into an inviting foyer with double-arched entries that showcase dramatic scale and (continued)

Supplements: architectural character, including a grand living room and an elegant formal dining room designed for distinctive gatherings, whether entertaining or family. Soaring ceilings, crown moldings, fireplace with wood mantle and marble threshold, distinctive chandeliers, and gorgeous, original oak floors (which extend throughout the residence), are prominent features. The sun room, with gorgeous terracotta cement tile, extends along the south side of the home, featuring expansive picture windows and a full-length covered brick patio to reinforce indoor/outdoor living. This room seamlessly connects the east kitchen and the west-side library room, both of which feature mahogany floors. The updated kitchen, with an adjacent butler's room, is both elegant and functional, featuring a chef-grade Viking range, two sinks, wood-and-glass-front cabinetry, a generous peninsula with pendant lighting, vintage-style fixtures, and a large, bright picture window framing the lush desert landscaping beyond. To the south of the kitchen, a large ensuite area features a private bedroom, guest bathroom, and a sitting room with double French doors opening onto a covered patio overlooking a grass lawn and a sparkling pool area. Directly across the lawn, the home's west wing includes three large bedrooms, each with a private bath and oak flooring throughout. The primary suite features a sitting area with a gorgeous fireplace, a separate dressing area with double closets, and a tiled bathroom. Double French doors open onto an east-facing covered patio, with the south patio, lawn, covered ramada, fire pit, and pool area beyond. Within the walled backyard area, an independent heated/cooled space with a wood ceiling and exposed brick walls offers an opportunity for an office, music room, or art studio. Recent upgrades include replacement of all gas lines, newer heating and cooling units for the main house, complete built-up roof recoatings (garage, studio, house), pool replaster, tiling, and equipment upgrades, fountain replaster/upgrades, and the addition of an automatic solar-powered wrought iron driveway gate on the east side of the property. Lovingly restored, this home exudes historic authenticity, beauty, and peace in Tucson's most exclusive central neighborhood, a true desert sanctuary within urban vibrance. After more than 22 years off the market, this storied residence awaits its next steward to experience Tucson's heritage at its most refined.

More Information MLS# 22605891

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 40 Direction: E Street Name: Plaza Del Encanto State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85716 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: 7021.76 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: El Encanto Estates Inc Lots 103 & 104 Less The S10' Historic Property (Potential Additional Tax) Township: 14 Community: None Range: 14 Section: 9 Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - RX2 Fire Protection: Included in Taxes Fema Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 125-15-0920 Area: Central Subdivision: El Encanto Estates

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $2,799,000 List Price: $2,799,000 Listing Date: 2026-03-05 Status: Active

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot Acres: 0.89 Lot Sqft: 38550 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No Main House SqFt: 5720 Source of SqFt: Assessor # of Covered Prkng: 2 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: Yes # of Fireplaces: 3 School District: TUSD Elementary School: Sam Hughes Middle School: Mansfeld High School: Tucson Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 489.34 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 72.61 Combined SqFt: 5720 # of Garage Spaces: 2 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 Total Baths: 4 Year Built: 1934

Showing Information

Directions: 5th/Country Club, S to Calle Portal, E to Calle Primorosa, NE to Plaza Del Encanto, south side of circle

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Masonry Stucco: 1 Mud Adobe: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Sewer

Connected: 1

Roof

Built-Up: 1 Tile: 1

Water

Public: 1

Living Areas

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Off Kitchen: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Nook: 1 Formal Dining Room: 1

Fence

Wood: 1 Wrought Iron: 1 Other: Adobe Block

View

Mountains: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 2 Convection Oven: 1 Countertops: tile/butcher block Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: Butler Prep Sink: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Reverse Osmosis: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless Other: Viking Gas Range

Road Maintenance

City: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Exhaust Fan: 1 Pedestal Sink(s): 1 Separate Shower(s): 1 Shower & Tub: 1 Other: Dressing Room

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Ceiling Fans: 1 Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Exhaust Fan: 1 Pedestal Sink(s): 1 Shower & Tub: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Zoned: 1

Extra Room

Storage: 1 Studio: 1 Other: Den/Library/Butler

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Guest Facilities

Quarters: 1

Association & Fees

HOA: No

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Storage: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: Y Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Assoc Fees Includes

None: 1

Fireplace

Wood Burning: 1

Fireplace Location

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA: 1

Floor Covering

Carpet: 1 Ceramic Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Submit With Offer

Loan Pre-Qual: 1 Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Technology

Alarm System: 1 Cable TV: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Telephone: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Landscape - Front

Desert Plantings: 1 Sprinkler/Drip: 1 Trees: 1

Landscape - Rear

Grass: 1 Sprinkler/Drip: 1 Trees: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Detached: 1 Electric Door Opener: 1

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Patio: 1 Ramada: 1

Pool

Conventional: Yes

Property Disclosures

Insurance Claims History Report: 1 Military Airport Vcty: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

None: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Paved: Gravel

RV Parking

Space Available: 1

Exterior Features

Fountain: 1 Front Faces: North

Neighborhood Feature

Historic: 1 Park: 1 Paved Street: 1

Subdivision Restrict

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

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.224545 Geo Lon: -110.923444

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Masonry Stucco; Mud Adobe Style: Spanish Roof: Built-Up; Tile Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Exhaust Fan; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Prep Sink; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis Primary Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Pedestal Sink(s); Separate Shower(s); Shower & Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Pedestal Sink(s); Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Storage; Studio Guest Facilities: Quarters Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Window Covering: Stay 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: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Smoke Detector(s) Spa: None Fence: Wood; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees Landscape - Rear: Grass; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees View: Mountains Road Type: Paved RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Fountain Lot Features: Corner Lot; North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Park; Paved Street Assoc Fees Includes: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Military Airport Vcty; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026
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