4840 N Camino Luz, Tucson, AZ 85718

$3,495,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,282 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 289,237 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,495,000 List Date: 1/19/2026 Last Modified: 1/22/2026

Description

Behind a private gate and situated on over six acres, this estate stands as a testament to Josias Joesler's architectural imagination. Thick adobe walls, hand-formed and enduring, rise against the desert sky, while clay tile roofs and smooth white plaster walls give the home a presence that is both timeless and grounded. The landscape feels inseparable from the architecture: courtyards, patios, and terraces are carefully composed to catch light, frame views of the Catalina Mountains, and draw the desert inside, where every room has a sense of connection and flow. Walking through the grounds, there is a feeling of quiet discovery, as if the house reveals itself gradually, its history embedded in the weight and texture of its walls.

Supplements: Inside, the estate is defined by material richness, with hand-troweled plaster and exposed wood beams introducing warmth, texture, and rhythm, while custom millwork and artisan-crafted details articulate the hand of the maker. Terracotta tile flooring stretches through the principal rooms, grounding the interior in an organic dialogue with the desert beyond. Decorative tiles, subtly placed, punctuate hallways, kitchens, and baths, offering moments of craftsmanship and tactility that hint at the house's romantic revival lineage. Light is treated as a design element: carefully positioned picture windows and walls of glass frame the mountains and courtyard, drawing in the changing moods of the day and allowing interiors to shift from intimate sanctuary to luminous gathering spaces. The kitchen is both functional and expressive, a space that feels naturally central. A generous island of polished stone, streaked with striking blue-green veins, commands attention without overwhelming, while custom wood cabinetry balances warmth and refinement. Glass-front display units provide lightness, and pendant lights in aged metal and glass introduce moments of rhythm and presence, echoing the lines of the exposed beams above. Here, cooking, conversation, and quiet reflection coexist seamlessly; the room feels alive yet grounded, a space built for everyday life as much as for entertaining. Living and dining areas continue this interplay of openness and intimacy. Interiors flow directly to patios, covered porches, and outdoor rooms, blurring the boundaries between inside and out. Each transition is deliberate, each threshold designed to frame a view, offer shade, or create a pause. The pool sits within a broad natural stone terrace, providing ample room for lounging and dining, while pergolas with substantial wood posts, built-in seating, and outdoor kitchens establish zones for gathering. Desert-adapted plantings, mature trees, and careful landscaping create privacy and serenity, making the grounds feel simultaneously expansive and protected. The estate feels like a world of its own, a desert sanctuary where space and tranquility define every moment. Yet this sense of seclusion is perfectly balanced: within minutes, the city's most vibrant experiences are at your doorstep. La Encantada's boutique shopping and fine dining, midtown's cafés and galleries, and downtown Tucson's cultural heartbeat are all just moments away. Here, the rare intimacy of private desert living coexists effortlessly with immediate access to the city's best amenities, creating a balance that transforms everyday life into something both serene and effortlessly connected.

More Information MLS# 22601759

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 4840 Direction: N Street Name: Camino Luz State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85718 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: 14551.87 Legal Description: Catalina Foothills Estates Lot 11 Township: 13 Community: None Range: 14 Section: 17 Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - CR1 Fire Protection: Subscription Fema Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 108-15-0120 Area: North Subdivision: Catalina Foothills Estates

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $3,495,000 List Price: $3,495,000 Listing Date: 2026-01-19 Status: Active

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot Acres: 6.64 Lot Sqft: 289237 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No Guest House SqFt: 1629 Main House SqFt: 5653 Source of SqFt: Floor Plan # of Covered Prkng: 8 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: Yes # of Fireplaces: 3 School District: Catalina Foothills Elementary School: Manzanita Middle School: Orange Grove High School: Catalina Fthls Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 479.95 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 12.08 Combined SqFt: 7282 # of Garage Spaces: 8 Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 5 1/2 Baths: 1 Total Baths: 6 Year Built: 1936

Showing Information

Directions: From Skyline and Campbell, South on Campbell, W on Camino Luz to private gate.

Electric

Electric Company: TEP Solar PV Ownership: Owned Solar PV System: 1

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Masonry Stucco: 1

Style

Santa Barbara: 1 Spanish: 1 Territorial: 1

Sewer

Septic: 1

Roof

Built-Up - Reflect: 1 Tile: 1

Water

Public: 1

Living Areas

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Nook: 1 Dining Area: 1

Fence

Masonry: 1

View

Mountains: 1 Sunrise: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Dirt: 1

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 2 Dishwasher: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Microwave: 1 Pantry: Walk-In Refrigerator: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless Other: Wine Cellar

Road Maintenance

County: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Double Vanity: 1 Separate Shower(s): 1 Other: Copper Tub

Lot Features

North/South Exposure: 1 Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Zoned: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Powder Room: 1 Shower Only: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Sink: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Forced Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Extra Room

Arizona Room: 1 Bonus Room: 1 Rec Room: 1 Storage: 1

Water Heater

Tankless Water Heater: 1

Guest Facilities

Quarters: 1

Association & Fees

HOA: Yes

Interior Features

Wet Bar: 1 Wine Cellar: 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N Split Bedroom Plan: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Water Softener: 1

Fireplace

Bee Hive: 1 Gas: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Fireplace Location

Guest Quarters: 1 Living Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Floor Covering

Concrete: 1 Mexican Tile: 1

Submit With Offer

HOA Addendum: 1 Loan Pre-Qual: 1 Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1 On-site Wastewater: 1 Solar Lease/Solar Loan Assumption Addendum: 1

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Technology

Alarm System: 1 Cable TV: 1

Security

Alarm Installed: 1 Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Landscape - Front

Desert Plantings: 1 Natural Desert: 1 Trees: 1

Landscape - Rear

Desert Plantings: 1 Natural Desert: 1 Trees: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Detached: 1 Extended Length: 1 Second Garage: 1

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Patio: 1

Pool

Conventional: Yes Heated: 1

Property Disclosures

Insurance Claims History Report: 1 Lead-Based Paint: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

None: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Paved: Concrete

RV Parking

Space Available: 1

Exterior Features

Barbecue: 1 Front Faces: North Greenhouse: 1 Rain Barrel/Cistern(s): 1

Neighborhood Feature

None: 1

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No Deed Restrictions: No

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.295386 Geo Lon: -110.94247

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage: 1

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Masonry Stucco Style: Santa Barbara; Spanish; Territorial Roof: Built-Up - Reflect; Tile Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Dining Area Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Separate Shower(s) Additional Bathroom Features: Powder Room; Shower Only Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Sink; Washer Extra Room: Arizona Room; Bonus Room; Rec Room; Storage Guest Facilities: Quarters Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; Split Bedroom Plan; Walk-In Closet(s); Water Softener; Wet Bar; Wine Cellar Fireplace: Bee Hive; Gas; Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Guest Quarters; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Concrete; Mexican Tile Window Covering: Stay Technology: Alarm System; Cable TV Main Cooling: Zoned Main Heating: Forced Air; Zoned Water Heater: Tankless Water Heater Electric: Solar PV System Gas: Natural Sewer: Septic Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Alarm Installed; Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Pool: Heated Spa: None Fence: Masonry Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Natural Desert; Trees Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Natural Desert; Trees View: Mountains; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Dirt Road Maintenance: County RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Barbecue; Greenhouse; Rain Barrel/Cistern(s) Lot Features: North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: None Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater; Solar Lease/Solar Loan Assumption Addendum Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Gray St. Onge
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Last Updated: January - 22 - 2026
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