Authentic Ray Birch Home Nestled on 3.35 Acres with Breathtaking Mountain Views. This Spacious 4,205 SqFt Residence Offers 5BD/4BA & Showcases Upscale Santa Fe Charm Throughout; Kiva Fireplaces, unique Viga-Beamed Ceilings, Saltillo Tile & distinctive Saguaro Ribbed Cabinetry. Kitchen Features an Expansive Island with Bar Seating, Gas Cooktop & Panoramic Views from Bay Window. Two Luxurious Primary Suites situated on Opposite Sides of Home ensure Maximum Privacy. Your Private Outdoor Oasis is Complete with Heated Pool/Spa, Built-in BBQ Area, Cozy Kiva Fireplace & Banco Seating. The Garage Includes 2 Storage Rooms plus Heated and Cooled Studio/Workshop. Located in the Prestigious Gated Community of Sunrise Ranch, at the Base of Mt. Lemmon, w/ Hiking Trails just Steps from Your Front Door. Nestled within the exclusive, gated Sunrise Ranch community, this exceptional Ray Birch home sits on 3.35 acres of pristine desert, offering unrivaled privacy and breathtaking mountain views. Built in 1999, this residence was designed and constructed by the legendary Ray Birch for his own family, showcasing the finest elements of high-quality Santa Fe architecture. The 4,205 SqFt floor plan offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 luxurious bathrooms, and expansive living areas filled with custom details, such as viga beams, saguaro ribbed cabinetry, Saltillo tile flooring, and distinctive ceiling treatments.
The gourmet chef's kitchen is a highlight, boasting extensive counter space with rustic tile accents, a large center island with seating for six, a Subzero refrigerator, a convection oven, and a walk-in pantry. The open layout connects seamlessly to the family room, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The formal dining room features a built-in buffet, with an optional custom dining table that seats up to 10 guests.
The home offers two private primary suites, each with stunning mountain views, a kiva fireplace, and luxurious bathrooms with jetted tubs, oversized showers, and custom vanities. Both suites provide direct access to private patios, allowing you to enjoy the serene desert surroundings at your leisure.
Step outside to your own desert oasis.
The expansive backyard boasts a heated Pebble-Tec pool with a large lagoon area for sunbathing, an elevated spa with a cascading rock waterfall, and a built-in BBQ area perfect for al fresco dining. Cozy banco seating surrounds the kiva fireplace, creating an inviting space for relaxation. The wrap-around covered porch provides additional outdoor living space, allowing you to enjoy the unobstructed views of the surrounding desert and mountains, plus there are over 30 Saguaro cactuses on the property.
Additional features of this remarkable home include a 3-car oversized garage with two storage rooms with shelving and a climate-controlled workshop/studio with three large windows, ideal for hobbies or creative pursuits.
The property is beautifully landscaped with mature fruit trees, including lemon, grapefruit, and pomegranate, and offers direct access to hiking trails at the base of Mt. Lemmon. This home offers a rare combination of luxury, comfort, and location.
THE PROPERTY
> Gated Sunrise Ranch Subdivision
> Gorgeous Mountain Views
> Built in 1999 by Ray Birch Construction, Legendary for High-Quality Santa Fe Style Homes
> This Special Home was Designed and Built for Mr. Birch's Own Family
> Centered on 3.35 Acres of Pristine Desert at the end of a long cul-de-sac
> Over 30 Saguaros on the Property
> Hike from Your Patio to Many Trails at the Base of Mt. Lemmon
> 2nd Privacy Gate at Driveway Entrance
> 3-Coat Frame Stucco
> Roof Coated and Roof Scuppers Replaced - 2024
> Freshly Painted Back Yard and Courtyard Walls - 2025
> New Water Heaters with Recirculation Systems - 2024
> 2 New Trane HVAC's - 2020
> Oversized 3-Car Garage (1,196 Sq Ft) plus 2 Storage Rooms with Shelving
> 3rd Bay currently used as Workshop/Artist's Studio with Mini-split A/C
> Central Vacuum
> Mature Fruit Trees including Lemon, Grapefruit & Pomegranate
THE HOME
> Beautiful Hacienda Style Door Entry into Inviting Front Courtyard
> 4,205 Square Feet of Living Space
> 5 Bedrooms and 4 Full Bathrooms
> Unique Ceiling Treatments: Viga Beams, Saguaro/Ocotillo Ribbed, Exposed Wood, and Skip-Peeled Latillas
> 3 Gas Fireplaces: Family Room, Living Room, and Primary Bedroom
> Wet bar with Mini Fridge and Saguaro Ribbed Cabinet Doors
> Solid Wood Doors Throughout Entire Home
> Knotty Solid Wood Cabinetry, many with Saguaro Rib Accents
> Saltillo Tile Flooring Throughout - Resealed 2025
> Wired for Sound - Flush Speakers in Nearly Every Room
> 2 Primary Bedroom Suites
> Inlayed Talavera Tiles and Unique Sinks are Distinctive Features in Every Bathroom
> Each Bedroom has Access to Exterior and Private Covered Patio
> Raised Counter Height in 2nd Primary Suite/Guest Quarters
> 4th and 5th Bedrooms have Off-the-Wall Beds with Desks
> Large Laundry Room with Storage Cabinets and Sink
IN THE KITCHEN
> Gourmet/Chef's Kitchen
> Mountain Views!
> Open to Family Room
> Extensive Counter Space with Rustic Tile Accents
> Large Center Island with Seating for 6
> Subzero Integrated Wood Panel Refrigerator and Freezer
> Convection Oven and Separate Warming Drawer
> Reverse Osmosis System
> Large Walk-in Pantry
> Built-in Desk
> Formal Dining Room with Built-in Buffet - Custom Dining Table with Seating for 10 Available
PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE
> Spectacular Mountain Views
> Kiva Fireplace
> Doorway to 5th Bedroom/Den
> Jetted Jacuzzi Tub
> Separate Vanities
> Oversized Shower with Double Shower Heads
> Walk-in Closet
BACKYARD OASIS
> Unobstructed Panoramic Views
> Wrap-Around Covered Porch
> Heated Pebble-Tec Pool with Large Lagoon Area for Sunbathing
> Elevated Spa with Cascading Rock Waterfall
> Built-in BBQ Area with Kiva Fireplace and Cozy Banco Seating
> Low Care Desert Landscaping
Sold for $1,630,000 on 07/10/25
$1,630,000
11170 E Sunrise Ranch Pl, Tucson, AZ 85749
5beds
4,205sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
3.35 Acres Lot
$1,625,000 Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$5,255 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 08:53am
Listed by:
Laurie Hassey 520-918-8888,
Long Realty,
Layne Lundeen 520-631-6000
Bought with:
Laurie Hassey
Long Realty
Layne Lundeen
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22513632

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bathroom
- Features: 2 Primary Baths, Double Vanity, Exhaust Fan, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower(s)
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Description: Pantry: Walk-In,Countertops: Tile
- Features: Desk, Kitchen Island
Living room
- Features: Off Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Mini-Split, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Mini-Split, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Water Softener, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater: Natural Gas, Appliance Color: Stainless
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Entertainment Center Built-In, Exposed Beams, Foyer, High Ceilings 9+, Split Bedroom Plan, Storage, Walk In Closet(s), Water Purifier, Wet Bar, Ceiling Speakers, High Speed Internet, Family Room, Living Room, Interior Steps, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Mexican Tile
- Windows: Bay Window, Dual Pane Windows, Skylights, Window Covering: Stay
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bee Hive, Gas, Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room, Patio, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,205
- Total interior livable area: 4,205 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Attached Garage Cabinets, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Gravel, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: RV Parking: Space Available, RV Parking (Other): In Carport Or Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Flagstone
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Courtyard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, Conventional
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Conventional, Bath
- Fencing: Block,Masonry,Stucco Finish
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Sunrise, Sunset
Lot
- Size: 3.35 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, North/South Exposure, Subdivided, Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel, Desert Plantings, Low Care, Natural Desert, Trees, Landscape - Rear: Decorative Gravel, Desert Plantings, Low Care, Shrubs, Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 205320400
- Zoning: SR
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Santa Fe,Southwestern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame - Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Tep
- Gas: Natural
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Alarm Installed, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Gated, Horses Allowed, Paved Street
Location
- Region: Tucson
- Subdivision: Sunrise Ranch (1-11)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Gated Community, Street Maint
- Association name: Sunrise Ranch HOA
- Association phone: 520-561-7755
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA
- Ownership: Fee (Simple)
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,625,000