12925 N Phoenix Ave, Mount Lemmon, AZ 85619

Exceptional hillside retreat perched above the town of Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon, offering panoramic views & easy year-round access on a paved county-maintained road. Thoughtfully designed, this versatile custom-built home provides plenty of space and parking for everyone. On the first floor, currently a game and recreation room, a private efficiency suite with a full bath, electric fireplace, bar, & kitchenette, as well as a spacious living & sleeping area, functions perfectly as a guest quarters or fifth bedroom. The upper two floors, accessible by elevator, offer three additional bedrooms, two separate loft spaces, & two & a half bathrooms. Each floor opens to a generous wraparound deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. One of the decks features translucent panels and an outdoor fireplace that let you enjoy fresh air and mountain views in every season. The second floor opens into a dramatic great room anchored by a stone-clad fireplace, alongside an additional bedroom. Take the elevator or the beautifully built spiral staircase to the third floor, where a bright living area with a fireplace, dining room, and well-equipped kitchen awaits. On this level, you'll also find a lofted living room, plus steps leading up to the bedroom wing. The owner's suite offers its own private deck with sweeping views, a luxurious bath with heated floors, and a Jacuzzi tub. Another bedroom on this level features a unique sleeping loftideal for guests or extra flexibility. Practical features include both stair and elevator access to all floors, ample paved parking across two lots, and a garage specifically designed for recreational gear. The road is county-maintained, ensuring reliable access, even in snowy weather. Additional features include: a workshop, abundant storage, a rentable unit on the first level, and easy access to restaurants & shopping. MOUNT LEMMON: Explore Southern Arizona's sky islands in Coronado National Forest. Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Catalina Mountains, topping out at more than 9,000 feet. Visit this mountain retreat to cool off in the warmer months and to enjoy a snowy playground in winter. Mt. Lemmon attracts top cyclists from around the world who come here to train on the 26-mile highway that leads to Summerhaven, which is one of the best tests of climbing and descending in the country. HIKING & BIKING ON MT. LEMMON: At the base of the Catalinas, hiking trails lead through the lush Sonoran Desert. As the elevation increases up the mountain, trails climb through rocky outcroppings and ultimately dense pine forests. There is a wide range of terrain and mountain biking trails for all levels. ROCK CLIMBING ON MT. LEMMON: With more than 2,500 established routes, Mount Lemmon is one of Arizona's most developed and popular rock-climbing areas. Visitors find crags to climb at elevations from 2,500 feet in the foothills to more than 9,000 feet at the highest summits, making this a year-round destination for traditional crack climbs, bolted sport climbs, and bouldering. SKI VALLEY ON MT. LEMMON: Ski Valley, the southernmost ski resort in the continental U.S., is another of Arizona's best-kept secrets. Skiers play on more than 20 trails that range from green circles to black diamonds. During the warmer months, the ski lift carries nature lovers to some of the best viewpoints in Arizona.