$985,000
5980 E Avenida Arriba
Tucson, AZ 85750
MLS# 22625282
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  2675 sqft


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Welcome Home! Aggregate Concrete Driveway 2-Car Garage Walkway Front Courtyard Front Courtyard Front Courtyard Front Porch Foyer Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace Living Room w/ Window Seat Living Room & Dining Dining Area Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Breakfast Nook Family Room w/ Access to Front Porch Family Room Family Room Primary Suite w/ Gas Fireplace Primary Suite Primary Suite w/ Access to Back Porch Primary Bath Primary Bath Primary Bath Bedroom 2 w/ En-suite Bath Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2 Bathroom 2 Bedroom 3 Laundry Room Expansive Patio w/ Views Morning Coffee Serinity Re-surfaced Pool Backyard Backyard Backyard Stunning Views Catalina Mountain Views Sunset Views Sunset & City Light Views Elevated Private Lot 360 Degree Mountain Views 1.24 Acre Elevated Lot 2-Car Garage Welcome Home! Floorplan

Property Description
Discover a rare Catalina Foothills retreat where privacy, timeless character, and thoughtful craftsmanship come together on an elevated 1.24-acre lot with breathtaking Catalina Mountain views, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and dazzling city lights. Originally built and owned by Captain Monthan of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, this distinctive residence has been thoughtfully remodeled with intentional attention to detail, blending enduring architectural charm with modern comfort. Expansive front patios provide an extraordinary setting for morning coffee, outdoor entertaining, and taking in the dramatic mountain backdrop. At the rear of the property, a beautifully refreshed backyard, resurfaced pool, and expansive patio create a private oasis framed by sweeping 180-degree mountain and

Details
Maps
Documents
Address Information
Country: USA
Street #: 5980
Direction: E
Street Name: Avenida Arriba
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85750
County: Pima
Location, Tax & Legal
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 5283.78
Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
Legal Description: From Parcel:001010010 /Vista Ciudad Estates Lot 70 & Nly Ptn Of Lot 69
Township: 13
Community: None
Range: 14
Section: 24
Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - CR1
Fire Protection: Subscription
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No
Tax Code: 109-21-363A
Area: North
Subdivision: Vista Ciudad Estates (33-81)
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Current Price: $985,000
List Price: $985,000
Listing Date: 2026-10-15
Status: Active
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Lot Acres: 1.24
Lot Sqft: 54101
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Horse Property: No
Guest House SqFt: 0
Main House SqFt: 2675
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Covered Prkng: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 0
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 2
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Whitmore
Middle School: Magee
High School: Sabino
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 368.22
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 18.21
Combined SqFt: 2675
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Year Built: 1984
Showing Information
Directions: River Road/Craycroft Road. East on River Rd. North on Tanuri Dr. Continue Northwest on Valle Vista Ciudad. North on Wilmot. West on Avenida Arriba to address. 5980 E Avenida Arriba.
Electric
Electric Company: TEP
Gas
Natural: 1
Stories
One: 1
Construction
Burnt Adobe: 1
Style
Contemporary: 1
Sewer
Connected: 1
Roof
Built-Up: 1
Water
Public: 1
Living Areas
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Dining Areas
Breakfast Nook: 1
Dining Area: 1
Fence
Block: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
View
City: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Sunrise: 1
Sunset: 1
Road Type
Paved: 1
Kitchen Features
Countertops: Granite
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Pantry: Cabinet
Refrigerator: 1
Appliance Color: Stainless
Road Maintenance
County: 1
Primary Bathroom Features
Countertops: Quartz
Double Vanity: 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Lot Features
Elevated Lot: 1
Main Cooling
Central Air: 1
Additional Bathroom Features
Shower & Tub: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Main Heating
Natural Gas: 1
Extra Room
None: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Guest Facilities
None: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Amt (Monthly): 3
HOA Payment Frequency: Annually
HOA: Yes
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Skylights: 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Interior Steps Y/N: N
Split Bedroom Plan: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Water Softener: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Assoc Fees Includes
Common Area Maint: 1
Fireplace
Gas: 1
Fireplace Location
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
VA: 1
Floor Covering
Ceramic Tile: 1
Engineered Wood: 1
Submit With Offer
HOA Addendum: 1
Loan Pre-Qual: 1
Window Covering
Stay: 1
Accessibility Option
None: 1
Window Features
Plantation Shutters: 1
Double Pane Windows: 1
Technology
Cable TV: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Telephone: 1
Special Conditions
None: 1
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape - Front
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Sprinkler/Drip: 1
Trees: 1
Landscape - Rear
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Shrubs: 1
Sprinkler/Drip: 1
Garage/Carport Feat
Attached Garage Cabinets: 1
Electric Door Opener: 1
Patio/Deck
Covered: 1
Patio: 1
Pool
Conventional: Yes
Property Disclosures
Insurance Claims History Report: 1
Seller Prop Disclosure: 1
Spa
None: 1
Driveway
Paved: Concrete
RV Parking
None: 1
Exterior Features
Courtyard: 1
Front Faces: North
See Remarks: 1
Neighborhood Feature
None: 1
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Assoc Amenities
None: 1
Home Protection
Offered: No
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 32.283835
Geo Lon: -110.864974
GarageCarport Feat
Attached Garage: 1
Property Features
Stories: One
Construction: Burnt Adobe
Style: Contemporary
Roof: Built-Up
Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room
Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator
Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Shower & Tub
Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub
Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer
Extra Room: None
Guest Facilities: None
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; Skylights; Split Bedroom Plan; Walk-In Closet(s); Water Softener; Water Purifier
Fireplace: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room; Primary Bedroom
Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile; Engineered Wood
Window Covering: Stay
Window Features: Plantation Shutters; Double Pane Windows
Technology: Cable TV; High Speed Internet; Telephone
Main Cooling: Central Air
Main Heating: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Gas: Natural
Sewer: Connected
Water: Public
Accessibility Option: None
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s)
Spa: None
Fence: Block; Wrought Iron
Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees
Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip
View: Mountain(s); Sunrise; Sunset
Road Type: Paved
Road Maintenance: County
RV Parking: None
Exterior Features: Courtyard; See Remarks
Lot Features: Elevated Lot
Neighborhood Feature: None
Assoc Fees Includes: Common Area Maint
Assoc Amenities: None
Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA
Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Loan Pre-Qual
Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Seller Prop Disclosure
Special Conditions: None
Supplements
city views. Whether enjoying a peaceful sunrise or the glow of Tucson's city lights after sunset, the outdoor spaces are designed to embrace the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Inside, gorgeous engineered birch hardwood flooring and porcelain tile flow throughout, complemented by upgraded recessed lighting, custom light fixtures, new windows, and refinished French exterior doors. The inviting living room features a gas fireplace, charming window seat, and stunning mountain and city vistas. A beautiful beamed ceiling adds warmth and character to the family room, which opens directly to the front porch for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful private retreat with direct access to the rear patio, a refinished fireplace, and a generous walk-in closet. The upgraded primary bath features dual split vanities, a relaxing soaking tub, and a custom tile-surround walk-in shower, creating a spa-inspired space to unwind at the end of the day. Thoughtful improvements enhance comfort and peace of mind, including two new HVAC systems in 2019, a new roof in 2018, new clay patio tile in 2021, a new water heater in 2024, and new irrigation serving both front and backyards. The resurfaced pool and newer pool equipment further elevate the outdoor experience. Ideally situated in the coveted Catalina Foothills community, this exceptional property offers convenient access to golf, shopping, dining, biking and hiking trails, and the natural beauty of Sabino Canyon. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, distinctive character, spectacular views, and the best of the Catalina Foothills lifestyle.

IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: October - 16 - 2026

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