5055 N Calle La Vela, Tucson, AZ 85718 (MLS# 22110653)

5055 N Calle La Vela, Tucson, AZ 85718

$1,825,000

Former Residence of Lee Marvin and Mo Udall. This historic Joesler in a Prime Tucson Location sits on 5.32 pristine acres.

6528 sf Main House, 665 sf Guest House, Pool and Tennis Court

Views in Every Direction--City, Mountain and Sunset.

5.32 acre lot situated in between University of Arizona and La Encantada

Grassy area off of main living area perfect for gathering and entertaining.

Lovely patios surround this historic home with city, mountain and sunset views

Beautiful courtyard with huge, one of a kind fountain

Spacious Rooms flooded with Natural Light

Formal dining room with custom black-smith forged wrought iron fixtures.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 7,193 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 231,739 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,825,000 List Date: 4/25/2021 Last Modified: 11/26/2024

Overview

Description

Steeped in rich history, this sprawling 5.32 acre Joesler Estate w/ city, moutain and sunset views emanates opportunity w/ it's extraordinary Old Foothills location perfectly situated between the University of Arizona & La Encantada mall right off Campbell Avenue. Experience the ultimate privacy & views w/ incredible proximity. This 7200 sf residence w/ guest house, huge bonus room w/ bathroom, tennis court and pool belonged to famous actor Lee Marvin & U. S. Representative Mo Udall. Built in 1936, this exquisite Tucson home has all of the trademarks of a quintessential Joesler-Mud adobe construction built around an expansive courtyard w/ a huge fountain, beamed ceilings, 4 fireplaces, mission tile porches w/ chinked mortar & scored concrete floors. Room to build on this oversized lot.

Supplements: Six Bedrooms and Seven Bathrooms. Buyer to verify any lot split or development potential independently. Ask about adjacent parcel 1.99 acre tax id 108-15-048V

Listing Details MLS# 22110653

Address Information

Street #: 5055
Direction: N
Street Name: Calle La Vela
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85718
County: Pima
Country: USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code: 108-15-047A
Area: North
Subdivision: Catalina Foothills Estates

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: 289x175x328x462x591x205
Lot Acres: 5.32
Lot Sqft: 231739
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 7193
Main House SqFt: 6528
Guest House SqFt: 665
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Covered Prkng: 2
Full Baths: 6
1/2 Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 7
Basement: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 4
School District: Catalina Foothills
Elementary School: Manzanita
Middle School: Orange Grove
High School: Catalina Fthls
Horse Property: No
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 277.35
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 8.61

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Masonry Stucco Style: Southwestern; Territorial Roof: Built-Up - Reflect Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Freezer; Kitchen Island; Prep Sink; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Separate Shower(s); Shower & Tub; Soaking Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Arizona Room; Bonus Room; Rec Room; Storage; Workshop Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Workshop Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Den; Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Carpet; Concrete; Mexican Tile Window Covering: Stay Technology: Alarm System; High Speed Internet; Telephone Main Cooling: Zoned Main Heating: Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Septic Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Alarm Installed Spa: Conventional Fence: Stucco Finish Landscape - Front: Grass; Low Care Landscape - Rear: Low Care; Natural Desert View: Desert; Mountain(s); Sunset Road Type: Gravel Road Maintenance: County RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Courtyard; Fountain Lot Features: Dividable Lot; East/West Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; Submit Submit With Offer: Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater Property Disclosures: Lead-Based Paint Special Conditions: No Insurance Claims History Report; No SPDS; Probate/Estate

Contract Information

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

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2021-05-01
Pending Date: 2021-06-18
Sold Date: 2021-06-18
Sold Price/SqFt: 253.72
Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt: 7.88
How Sold: Cash

More Information

Showing Information

Directions: SUNRISE AND CAMPBELL SOUTH TO CALLE LA VELA, TURN RIGHT-WEST, TO ADDRESS-PLEASE DRIVE A FEW HUNDRED YARDS

Style

Other: Joesler

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 2
Appliance Color: Stainless

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N: N

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage: Yes

Pool

Conventional: Yes

Landscape - Front

Other: combo

Driveway

Paved: Gravel

Exterior Features

Front Faces: West

Subdivision Restrict

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

Home Protection

Offered: No

Documents

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: November - 26 - 2024

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