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  • $1,350,000

    5380 E Placita Del Mesquite, Tucson, AZ 85712

    4beds
    3,064sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    0.57 Acres Lot
    $1,336,000 Zestimate®
    $441/sqft
    $32/mo HOA

    What's special

    Nestled within the storied enclave of ''Adobes del Bosque,'' one of Tucson's most architecturally significant communities in the historic Fort Lowell District, this authentic mud adobe residence is a reverent expression of regional craftsmanship and timeless design. Built using stabilized earthen materials and traditional methods, the home stands as a masterclass in architectural integrity, gracefully merging historic form with the understated luxuries of modern life. Enter through a serene, walled courtyard, a quiet procession that opens to 3,064 square feet of richly composed interiors. The material palette is both grounding and elevated, with sixteen-inch-thick adobe walls offering mass and thermal performance, while smooth plaster surfaces lend a tactile sense of calm and continuity. Design here speaks softly in a vernacular of warm authenticity, where concrete floors, natural pigments, and earthen textures engage in a quiet dialogue with shifting light and shadow. Inside, soaring wood-beamed ceilings span the great room, structural poetry rendered in the language of the Southwest. Natural light filters through deeply inset windows and a procession of doors, animating a sequence of intimate, elegantly scaled spaces. True to its origins, the home is aligned along a north-south axis, harmonizing both form and function with the rhythms of the desert. The kitchen is soulful in its simplicity. Knotty alder cabinetry in a honey-toned finish offers an organic richness, contrasted by sleek stainless steel appliances. The space opens seamlessly to the adjacent dining area, inviting ease, connection, and conversation. Every detail is expressive, with arched niches, hand-hewn wood beam vigas, and rough-sawn fir plank ceilings speak to a legacy of craftsmanship and material honesty. Privately situated in the west wing, the owner's suite is a study in retreat. A corner fireplace grounds the room in warmth, while generous scale and clean lines provide clarity and calm. The walk-in closet is discreetly integrated into the suite's design, while the bath pairs dual sinks with polished fixtures, a walk-in shower, and a towel-warming drawerdetails that whisper indulgence without excess. Outdoors, sunlight drapes across curated patios and garden paths, culminating in the shimmer of a sun-drenched spool beside an elegant fireplace. This is a landscape composed in layers, where indoor and outdoor spaces blur through covered portals, rhythmic shadows, and deeply considered sight lines. A place of quiet reflection, architectural legacy, and enduring beauty.
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    Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 11:23am

    Listed by:

    Jameson Gray 520-638-8730,

    Gray St. Onge,

    McKenna St. Onge 520-638-8730

    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22519861MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Arizona Room
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
    Dining room
    • Features: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
    Kitchen
    • Description: Pantry: Closet
    Heating
    • Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Heater: Natural Gas, Appliance Color: Stainless
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Arizona Room
    • Flooring: Concrete
    • Windows: Window Covering: Stay
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    • Fireplace features: Bee Hive, Living Room, Patio, Primary Bedroom
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,064
    • Total interior livable area: 3,064 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: No RV Parking, Attached, Concrete
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    • Details: RV Parking: None
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
    • Exterior features: Courtyard
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Spool, Conventional
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Mud Adobe
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 0.57 Acres
    • Features: Subdivided, Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings, Low Care, Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings, Low Care
    Details
    • Parcel number: 110094030
    • Zoning: HR1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Territorial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Mud Adobe
    • Roof: Built-Up
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2000

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Tep
    • Gas: Natural
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Paved Street
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Adobes Del Bosque (1-18)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $32 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Tucson

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $441/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $652,529
    • Annual tax amount: $7,771
    • Date on market: 7/29/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee (Simple)
    • Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
    • Road surface type: Paved
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