6550 N Rattlesnake Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750

$2,295,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,055 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 330,185 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,295,000 List Date: 1/23/2026 Last Modified: 2/08/2026

Description

A rare offering in exclusive, gated Rattlesnake Canyon Estates, this extraordinary 36.2-acre creekside property is adjacent to Sabino Canyon & borders the Coronado National Forest, delivering unparalleled privacy, scale, & proximity in a coveted foothills setting. This is a singular opportunity w/ nothing comparable in Tucson. Built in 1956, this is the only lot in Rattlesnake Canyon w/ a well & city water. Known as the ''Rock House,'' the iconic residence reflects exceptional architectural authenticity, constructed using chipped stone sourced directly from the land. The property includes a 2,290-square-foot main residence, oversized two-car garage, and a 765-square-foot guest casita, all approached by a private gated entry & and long paver-lined driveway. CONT...

Supplements: A charming pond, & terraced stone patios, create multiple outdoor living environments with unparalleled views in every direction. Custom metalwork is featured throughout, complemented by hand-hewn beams, carved interior doors, stacked-stone fireplace, Marvin windows, and artisan details. Renovations include the addition of the primary bath with stone shower in 2007, with the garage and guest casita added in 2012. This is the only property in Rattlesnake Canyon Estates with a private well. Direct access to endless hiking and biking trails completes this truly irreplaceable offering. Sited high within the canyon, the property commands close-up Catalina Mountain views, sweeping valley & city lights, layered canyon silhouettes, & dramatic sunrises & sunsets. The east patio is thoughtfully sited to capture 360-degree views & seamless indoor-outdoor living. Situated behind two gated entries between the Sabino and Ventana Canyon corridors, the setting offers remarkable seclusion without isolationjust minutes to world-famous Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort & Spa, premier dining, shopping, & world-class golf. A seasonal desert creek enhances the land, offering the rare experience of water in the Sonoran Desert. One of only five parcels in this gated enclaveranging from 36-49 acres. Historic grinding stones found throughout the property.

More Information MLS# 22602298

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 6550 Direction: N Street Name: Rattlesnake Canyon Suffix: Road State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85750 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: 7998 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: Sixteenth: Se Quarter: Sw Section: 21 Township: 21N Range: 08E Sw4sw4nw4se4; Nw4nw4sw4se4; Lot 5 & 8 Less: Bates 894/93 Township: 13 Community: None Range: 15 Section: 5 Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - SR Fire Protection: Subscription Fema Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 114-02-001F Area: North Subdivision: Unsubdivided

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $2,295,000 List Price: $2,295,000 Listing Date: 2026-01-23 Status: Active

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot Acres: 36.2 Lot Sqft: 330185 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No Guest House SqFt: 765 Main House SqFt: 2290 Source of SqFt: Floor Plan # of Covered Prkng: 2 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: Yes # of Fireplaces: 1 School District: Catalina Foothills Elementary School: Canyon View Middle School: Esperero Canyon High School: Catalina Fthls Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 751.23 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 6.95 Combined SqFt: 3055 # of Garage Spaces: 2 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 3 Total Baths: 3 Year Built: 1956

Showing Information

Directions: Sunrise & Sabino Canyon, North to Rudasill, West to Canyon View Gate, North on Canon Del Parajo to Rattlesnake Canyon gate, North to property.

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Concrete Block: 1 Stone: 1 Stucco Finish: 1

Style

Southwestern: 1

Sewer

Septic: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Water

Private Well: 1 Public: 1

Living Areas

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1

Dining Areas

Dining Area: 1

Fence

Stone: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

View

City: 1 Desert: 1 Mountains: 1 Sunrise: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Pavers: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Microwave: 1 Pantry: Cabinet Refrigerator: 1 Warming Drawer: 1

Road Maintenance

HOA: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Exhaust Fan: 1 Shower Only: 1

Lot Features

Adjacent to Alley: 1 Elevated Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Exhaust Fan: 1 Shower Only: 1

Laundry

Laundry Closet: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Natural Gas: 1 Zoned: 1

Extra Room

Arizona Room: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1 Tankless Water Heater: 1

Guest Facilities

House: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Amt (Monthly): 250 HOA Payment Frequency: Annually HOA: Yes HOA Name: Rattlesnake Canyon

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N Split Bedroom Plan: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Water Softener: 1

Fireplace

Fire Pit: 1 Gas: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Fireplace Location

Living Room: 1 Patio: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Submit: 1

Floor Covering

Concrete: 1 Stone: 1

Submit With Offer

Domestic Well Addendum: 1 HOA Addendum: 1 Loan Pre-Qual: 1 Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1 On-site Wastewater: 1 Other: Proof of Funds

Window Covering

None: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Technology

High Speed Internet: 1

Security

Security Gate: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Landscape - Front

Natural Desert: 1

Landscape - Rear

Natural Desert: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Detached: 1 Electric Door Opener: 1 Other: Oversized

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Patio: 1

Pool

Conventional: No None: 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: Pavers

RV Parking

Not Allowed: 1

Exterior Features

Front Faces: South Pond on Lot: 1

Neighborhood Feature

Gated: 1

Subdivision Restrict

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

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.330061 Geo Lon: -110.827736

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Concrete Block; Stone; Stucco Finish Style: Southwestern Roof: Metal Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room Dining Areas: Dining Area Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Refrigerator; Warming Drawer Primary Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Shower Only Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Shower Only Laundry: Laundry Closet; Dryer; Washer Extra Room: Arizona Room Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; High Ceilings; Split Bedroom Plan; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Water Softener Fireplace: Fire Pit; Gas; Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Living Room; Patio Floor Covering: Concrete; Stone Window Covering: None Technology: High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Main Heating: Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless Water Heater Gas: Natural Sewer: Septic Water: Private Well; Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Stone; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Natural Desert Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert View: Desert; Mountains; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Pavers Road Maintenance: HOA RV Parking: Not Allowed Exterior Features: Pond on Lot Lot Features: Adjacent to Alley; Elevated Lot; North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Gated Terms: Cash; Conventional; Submit Submit With Offer: Domestic Well Addendum; HOA Addendum; Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: February - 08 - 2026
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