5070 N Calle La Vela, Tucson, AZ 85718

$1,475,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,557 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 99,316 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,475,000 List Date: 9/18/2023 Last Modified: 12/23/2024

Overview

Description

See why this charming historic home in the heart of Tucson's Catalina Foothills Estates won the Tucson Realtor Home Tour. Designed by renowned architect Josias Joesler in the late 1930s, this adobe house on over two acres features beamed ceilings, carved doors, lintel beamed doorways, bookcases built into the 18'' adobe walls, hand-forged iron gates, and a private walled courtyard. The living room has twelve-foot viga beamed ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and exceptional picture windows. The kitchen has been updated with Carrera marble countertops and Viking appliances. The fully windowed dining room has French doors leading to the covered patio overlooking the pool. The primary bedroom suite offers furniture-style built-in closets, large windows, and a private patio.

Supplements: The second bedroom, or guest suite has a sitting area, fireplace, ramada covered patio and French doors with private access to the courtyard. Along with three beautiful bedrooms, there is a large library, separate office and family room. Built around a walled courtyard, this U-shaped design creates areas of privacy and quiet throughout the house. T ...

Listing Details MLS# 22320099

Address Information

Street #
5070
Direction
N
Street Name
Calle La Vela
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85718
County
Pima
Country
USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code
108-15-043B
Area
North
Subdivision
Catalina Foothills Estates

General Property Information

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Status
Existing
Lot Dimensions
irr
Lot Acres
2.28
Lot Sqft
99316
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Combined SqFt
3557
Main House SqFt
3557
Source of SqFt
Assessor
# of Garage Spaces
2
# of Covered Prkng
2
Full Baths
3
1/2 Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Basement
No
# of Fireplaces
2
Year Built
1946
School District
Catalina Foothills
Elementary School
Manzanita
Middle School
Orange Grove
High School
Catalina Fthls
Horse Property
No
Horse Facilities
No
List Price/SqFt
420.3
Lot Size Price/SqFt
15.05

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Burnt Adobe; Mud Adobe Style: Spanish Roof: Built-Up - Reflect; Tile Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Exhaust Fan; Gas Range; Lazy Susan; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Purifier Primary Bathroom Features: Bidet; Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Pedestal Sink(s); Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Library; Office; Storage Guest Facilities: None Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; High Ceilings; Storage; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet; Mexican Tile Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Garden Window(s) Technology: High Speed Internet; Smart Thermostat; Telephone Main Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Main Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Septic Water: Public; Water Company Accessibility Option: None Security: Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Spa: None Fence: Masonry; Stucco Finish Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Grass; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees View: Desert; Mountain(s); Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Dirt Road Maintenance: County Driveway: Circular RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue; Courtyard; Fountain; Native Plants Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: None Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater Property Disclosures: Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title
Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info
None

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2023-09-29
Pending Date
2023-10-24
Sold Date
2023-10-24
Sold Price/SqFt
414.68
Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt
14.85
How Sold
Cash

More Information

Showing Information

Directions
River and Campbell. North on Campbell. Left of Calle La Vela. Driveway is first and second left on Calle La Vela.

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens
Yes
Countertops
Marble
Appliance Color
Stainless

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops
Tile

Interior Features

Energy Efficient Lighting
None
Interior Steps Y/N
Y

Fireplace Location

Other
Bedroom 2

Electric

Electric Company
TEP

Water

Other
Tucson Water

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage
Yes

Pool

Conventional
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Gravel

Exterior Features

Front Faces
North

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions
No
CC&Rs
Yes
Deed Restrictions
Yes

Home Protection

Offered
No

Sold Info

Seller Paid Repairs
1750
IDX
Listing Office: Tierra Antigua Realty
Last Updated: December - 23 - 2024
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