5887 E Placita Alta Reposa, Tucson, AZ 85750

$1,499,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,251 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 39,901 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,499,900 List Date: 12/12/2025 Last Modified: 1/21/2026

Description

Perched high on a coveted Alta Vista ridge, this single-level luxury estate delivers jaw-dropping 360° views—from the saguaro-studded Catalina Mountains to glowing city lights and legendary Southern Arizona sunsets. Every room is framed by nature, wildlife, and endless sky. A dramatic arched entry welcomes you into 4,251 sq ft of timeless Mediterranean-inspired design with soaring beamed ceilings, Italian tile, and walls of French doors that blur indoor and outdoor living. The split floor plan offers rare privacy, two primary suites, multiple offices, and an entertainer's kitchen built for gatherings. Outside, a resort-style pool and spa (new 2024) overlook the foothills, creating a setting that simply must be experienced in person. Homes like this rarely come available—

Supplements: Wake up above the citywhere every window frames a postcard view. Perched on a prized ridge in prestigious Alta Vista, 5887 E Placita Alta Reposa offers a rare opportunity to own a single-level luxury estate with sweeping 360° mountain, desert, and city-light views. From sunrise over the Catalina Mountains to glowing sunsets behind the Santa Ritas, this home delivers a daily experience that photos simply can't capture. A dramatic arched portico sets the tone, welcoming you into a beautifully crafted Mediterranean-inspired retreat where elegance and warmth coexist. Inside, 4,251 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space unfolds with Italian tile flooring, soaring barrel-vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, arched doorways, and walls of Pella French doors that blur the line between indoors and the Sonoran landscape beyond. The great room is nothing short of spectaculardesigned to gather, entertain, and relax while nature becomes your backdrop. Native wildlife, mature desert plantings, and panoramic views create a sense of peaceful seclusion just minutes from Ventana and Sabino Canyon trailheads. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen was built for both function and connection: induction-top island, double ovens, wine refrigerator, ice maker, dual sinks, granite countertops, and abundant cabinetry with oversized pantry storage. The kitchen flows effortlessly into a sunny breakfast nook and formal dining roomperfect for everything from quiet mornings to holiday celebrations. A split floor plan ensures privacy for all. The guest wing is ideal for visitors, while two separate officeseach with inspiring mountain viewsoffer flexibility for work, creativity, or additional entertaining (one includes a custom wet bar and pool views). This home features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including two primary suitesa rare and highly sought-after layout. The main owner's retreat is a true sanctuary with vaulted wood-planked ceilings, dramatic beam work, expansive Catalina views, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-style bath with jetted soaking tub positioned beneath picture windows, oversized shower, and three vanities. Step outside and the property truly shines. A full-length covered patio creates multiple outdoor living areas overlooking a resort-style free-form pool and elevated spa, complete with waterfall, Baja shelf (new 2024), natural boulder accents, and lush desert landscaping. Whether hosting guests or enjoying a quiet evening under the stars, this outdoor space is unforgettable. Recent upgrades include a brand-new 2025 roof and 2024 pool resurfacing. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage with epoxy floors, abundant storage, quality Pella windows throughout, and an efficient 3-zone HVAC system. Located in District 16 schools and moments from shopping, dining, and recreation. Homes offering single-level luxury, true privacy, panoramic views, and meticulous care are exceptionally rare in Alta Vista. This is more than a homeit's a vantage point, a retreat, and a lifestyle. Schedule your private showing and experience it in person.

More Information MLS# 22531490

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 5887 Direction: E Street Name: Placita Alta Reposa State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85750 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: 10419.43 Legal Description: From Parcel:001010010 /Alta Vista Lot 14 Township: 13 Community: None Range: 13 Section: 1 Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - CR1 Fire Protection: Subscription Fema Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 109-29-0140 Area: North Subdivision: Alta Vista (1-98)

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $1,499,900 List Price: $1,499,900 Listing Date: 2025-12-10 Status: Active

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: 132'x 298'x 161'x 256' Lot Acres: 0.91 Lot Sqft: 39901 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No Main House SqFt: 4251 Source of SqFt: Assessor # of Covered Prkng: 3 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: No # of Fireplaces: 1 School District: Catalina Foothills Elementary School: Ventana Vista Middle School: Esperero Canyon High School: Catalina Fthls Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 352.83 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 37.59 Combined SqFt: 4251 # of Garage Spaces: 3 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 3 1/2 Baths: 1 Total Baths: 4 Year Built: 1990

Showing Information

Directions: Sunrise/Craycroft, North on Craycroft, North on E Placita Alta Reposa to property address on left.

Builder/New Constr.

Builder Name: Andrew G Arena

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Frame - Stucco: 1

Style

Contemporary: 1 Santa Fe: 1 Southwestern: 1

Sewer

Connected: 1

Roof

Built-Up: 1 Tile: 1

Water

Public: 1

Living Areas

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

Dining Areas

Breakfast Bar: 1 Breakfast Nook: 1 Dining Area: 1 Formal Dining Room: 1 Great Room: 1

Fence

Masonry: 1 Stucco Finish: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

View

City: 1 Mountains: 1 Panoramic: 1 Sunrise: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 2 Countertops: Granite Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Induction Cooktop: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Microwave: 1 Pantry: Cabinet Prep Sink: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Wine Cooler: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless

Road Maintenance

County: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

2 Primary Baths: 1 Bidet: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Jetted Tub: 1 Separate Shower(s): 1

Lot Features

Dividable Lot: 1 Elevated Lot: 1 Hillside Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Ceiling Fans: 1 Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1 Other: 3 UNITS

Additional Bathroom Features

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

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Sink: 1 Storage: 1 Gas Dryer Hookup: 1

Main Heating

Forced Air: 1 Gas Pac: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Other: 3 UNITS

Extra Room

Den: 1 Library: 1 Office: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Guest Facilities

None: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Amt (Monthly): 43 HOA Payment Frequency: Annually HOA: Yes HOA Name: Alta Vista HOA HOA Telephone: 520-623-2324

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Wet Bar: 1 Central Vacuum: 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 Fire Sprinkler System: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N Split Bedroom Plan: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Assoc Fees Includes

None: 1

Fireplace

Wood Burning: 1

Fireplace Location

Family Room: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA: 1

Floor Covering

Ceramic Tile: 1 Other: Italian Tile

Submit With Offer

HOA Addendum: 1 Loan Pre-Qual: 1

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Technology

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

Security

Alarm Installed: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Landscape - Front

Low Care: 1 Natural Desert: 1 Shrubs: 1 Sprinkler/Drip: 1 Trees: 1

Landscape - Rear

Decorative Gravel: 1 Grass: 1 Low Care: 1 Shrubs: 1 Sprinkler/Drip: 1 Trees: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Electric Door Opener: 1 Separate Storage Area: 1

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Patio: 1

Pool

Conventional: Yes Heated: 1

Property Disclosures

Insurance Claims History Report: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

Conventional: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Paved: Asphalt

RV Parking

None: 1

Exterior Features

Barbecue: 1 Built-in Barbecue: 1 Front Faces: South

Neighborhood Feature

Paved Street: 1

Subdivision Restrict

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

Assoc Amenities

None: 1

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.329596 Geo Lon: -110.866887

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage: 1

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Frame - Stucco Style: Contemporary; Santa Fe; Southwestern Roof: Built-Up; Tile Living Areas: Family Room; Great Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Dining Area; Formal Dining Room; Great Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Induction Cooktop; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Prep Sink; Refrigerator; Wine Cooler Primary Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths; Bidet; Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Jetted Tub; Separate Shower(s) Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Pedestal Sink(s); Powder Room; Shower & Tub Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Storage; Sink Extra Room: Den; Library; Office Guest Facilities: None Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Beamed Ceilings; Fire Sprinkler System; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Split Bedroom Plan; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Family Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: Alarm System; Cable TV; High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Zoned Main Heating: Forced Air; Gas Pac; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Alarm Installed; Smoke Detector(s) Pool: Heated Spa: Conventional Fence: Masonry; Stucco Finish; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Low Care; Natural Desert; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees Landscape - Rear: Decorative Gravel; Grass; Low Care; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees View: Mountains; Panoramic; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: County RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Barbecue; Built-in Barbecue Lot Features: Dividable Lot; Elevated Lot; Hillside Lot; North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Paved Street Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Documents

Listing Office: Oliver Realty, LLC
IDX
Last Updated: January - 21 - 2026
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