Diamond in the rough! This is the investment opportunity you've been craving. Perched on 3.5 acres on the first ridge above the Rillito River, this adobe home offers unobstructed panoramic mountain, city, and sunrise to sunset views. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath main house includes a maid's quarters/nursery off the primary suite. The split floor plan could be reimagined into three ensuite bedrooms plus a powder room. The great room features wood-beamed ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and opens to a vast covered patio perfect for entertaining. Property highlights include a pool, pool house with kitchen and bath, and a guest house ideal for extended family, office, or rental use. Close to shopping, dining, and the Loop multi-use path.
Sold for $601,000
$601,000
5240 E River House Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
3beds
3,544sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
3.5 Acres Lot
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$170/sqft
$4,730 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Damion Alexander 520-918-5439,
Long Realty,
Megan Linderman,
Long Realty
Bought with:
1st Heritage Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22426513
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage, None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,544
- Total interior livable area: 3,544 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: None
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Panoramic, Desert
Lot
- Size: 3.50 Acres
- Features: Adjacent to Wash, Hillside Lot, North/South Exposure, Elevated Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10926004C
- Zoning: Tucson - SR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Tucson
- Subdivision: Unsubdivided
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$310/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000-20.7%$310/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listing removed | $1,388,000$392/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $1,388,000-4.3%$392/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000-6.5%$409/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,550,000$437/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $1,550,000-4.6%$437/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $1,625,000-4.4%$459/sqft |
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| 9/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+182.7%$479/sqft |
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| 11/20/2024 | Sold | $601,000+9.3%$170/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Contingent | $550,000$155/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $550,000-59.3%$155/sqft |
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| 9/5/2020 | Listing removed | $2,395$1/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,395-4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/1/2020 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 5/14/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 3/29/2020 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Price change | $2,495-3.9%$1/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Price change | $2,595-3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2019 | Price change | $2,695-3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 9/30/2019 | Price change | $2,795+3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,695-10%$1/sqft |
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| 5/10/2019 | Listing removed | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 4/9/2019 | Price change | $2,995+11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 3/9/2019 | Price change | $2,695-6.9%$1/sqft |
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| 11/30/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,895$1/sqft |
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| 7/17/2017 | Sold | $1,350,000$381/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,987 +6.2% | $76,944 +25.4% |
| 2024 | $5,637 +2.1% | $61,357 +15.8% |
| 2023 | $5,523 -0.8% | $52,990 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $5,567 +3.3% | $49,692 -9.9% |
| 2021 | $5,389 | $55,123 -33.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $83,402 -14.6% |
| 2019 | $12,397 -3.4% | $97,621 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $12,830 -1% | $86,348 -9.7% |
| 2017 | $12,963 +4.6% | $95,655 +5% |
| 2016 | $12,397 -0.7% | $91,100 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $12,484 | $89,607 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $652,793 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $10,576 +18.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $8,942 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Catalina Foothills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10W V Whitmore Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Tucson Unified Virtual AcademyGrades: K-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 2/10Catalina High Magnet SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whitmore
- Middle: Doolen
- High: Catalina
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Arizona
- Pima County
- Tucson
- 85718
- Catalina Foothills
- 5240 E River House Rd