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  • $1,328,800

    12050 S Desert Sanctuary Rd, Benson, AZ 85602

    10beds
    6,844sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1941
    120.24 Acres Lot
    $1,328,800 Zestimate®
    $194/sqft
    $4,298 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,328,800

    $904,000 - $1.86M

    $4,298/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Welcome to the Desert Sanctuary Ranch, a secluded 120 acre ranch nestled in a private valley with stunning views of the Rincon Mountains and surrounding rolling desert. This spectacular property boasts over 6,700 sq. ft. of fully restored total living space including the Main House (2,156 sq ft 3 Bedroom/3 Bath), 4 Guest Houses, Pool House, ''Prayer House'', Dining Hall and Kitchen, and numerous storage buildings. The main house features a grand front entry, southern style porch which enters into the open living room and formal dining room with refinished Douglas Fir wood floors, a custom hearth and mantel, completely updated kitchen with granite countertops , tile floors and maple cabinets. The large master with it's sitting area/office and oversized custom closet make way into the remodeled bathroom with soaring custom glass shower enclosure. Head out to the outdoor oasis with a 20' x 40' sparkling pool, new decking and pool equipment. The property borders State lands and is only minutes from modern amenities, while still embracing a secluded feel. Bring your vision and turn the Desert Sanctuary into a home, multi-family estate/compound, retreat center, or mixture to your heart's desire. Rich in history, this property has historical data dating back to the 1800s when it was homesteaded by the first Sheriff of Pima County and supported a 600 acre cattle ranch with the original farmhouse still standing at the back of the property. In the early 1960s Timothy Leary purchased the property and co-founded the Sri Ashram on the property welcoming guests from all over the world. In the mid-1970s the property was purchased by The World University and used as a non-denominational university.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 10
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 7
    Heating
    • Forced air, Heat pump, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Pane Windows, Storage
    • Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 6,844 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 120.24 Acres
    • Features: Dividable Lot, Elevated Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 30610003D

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Built-up
    Condition
    • Year built: 1941

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Propane
    • Sewer: Septic

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Benson

    Other

    Other facts
    • Extra Room: Studio, Storage, Workshop, Rec Room
    • Spa: Hot Tub
    • Laundry: Room
    • Construction: Precast Concrete, Frame - Stucco, Masonry Stucco
    • View: Mountain, Sunset, Sunrise, Panoramic, Desert
    • Window Cover: Some
    • Guest Facilities: House
    • Status: Active
    • Construction Status: Existing
    • Miscellaneous: Deed Restrictions: Yes
    • RV Parking: Space Available, Full Hookup
    • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air - Elec
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Floor Covering: Wood, Concrete, Ceramic Tile
    • Terms: Conventional, Cash, Owner Carry
    • Lot Size Source: Assessor
    • Ownership: FEE (Simple)
    • Roof: Built-Up, Tile
    • Patio: Covered, Patio
    • Landscape - Front: Low Care, Desert Plantings
    • Landscape - Rear: Low Care, Desert Plantings
    • Facilities: Rec Center, Walking Trail, Pool, Horses Allowed, Historic
    • Location Fireplace: Living Room
    • Style: Southwestern, Territorial, Ranch
    • Source of SqFt: Owner
    • Fence: Wrought Iron, Masonry
    • Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - RH
    • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
    • Air Conditioning: AC Central
    • Gas: Propane
    • Environmental Discl: Affidavit of Disclosure, Seller Prop Disclosure, Lead-Based Paint, Insurance Claims History Report
    • Fire Prot Incl Taxes: Subscription
    • Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
    • Family Room: Living Room
    • Water: Pvt Well (Registered)
    • Area: Benson/St. David
    • Driveway: Paved: Gravel
    • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Microwave, Electric Oven
    • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Pane Windows, Storage
    • Fireplace: Wood Burning
    • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Dog Run, Fountain, BBQ, Waterfall/Pond, Workshop
    • Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning
    • Lot Features: Dividable Lot, Elevated Lot
    • Kitchen Features: Appliance Color: Stainless
    • Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
    • Technology: High Speed Internet
    • Water Heater: Electric
    • Road Maintenance: County
    • Kitchen Features: Pantry: Cabinet
    • Garage/Carport Feat: Detached
    • Assoc Fees Includes: No Fees
    • Kitchen Features: Countertops: granite
    • # of Fireplaces: 3.00
    • Main House SqFt: 2156.00
    • Tax Code: 306-10-003H
    • Electric: Electric Company: Sulphur Springs
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Fence: Other: smooth wire
    • Lot Acres: 120.24
    • Bathroom Features: Shower Only
    • Road Type: Dirt
    • Stories: One
    • Guest Facilities: Other: call LA
    • Water: Other: Multiple Wells
    • RV Parking: Other: 5 sites
    • Fireplace Location: Other: Multiple in Building
    • Guest House SqFt: 4688.0000
    • Roof: Other: Concrete & Corrugate
    • Ownership: FEE (Simple)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/9/2025Listing removed$1,175,000+2.2%$172/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6122435
    12/13/2023Listing removed--
    Source: ARMLS #6122435
    12/16/2021Sold$1,150,000-2.1%$168/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6294552
    10/20/2021Pending sale$1,175,000+18.1%$172/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6294561
    9/27/2021Contingent$995,000-15.3%$145/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22123645

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$885 -3.4%$6,825
    2024$916 +0.3%$6,825
    2023$914 -14.6%$6,825

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 85602

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Acacia
    • Middle: Old Vail
    • High: Vail Dist Opt
    • District: Vail

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

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