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5750 W Placita Del Risco

Tucson AZ 85745

5
4
2
3597 sq. ft.
49223 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $1,000,000
Cathleen Jernigan C and C PartnersCathleen Jernigan C and C Partners, last sold this property on 26 August 2025 after 61 days on market.

Overview

A Botanical Refuge in the Foothills of the Tucson Mountains. Welcome to a one-of-a-kind desert sanctuary where luxury meets ecological harmony. Nestled in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains and perched above the protected Sweetwater Preserve, this custom-designed estate offers 360-degree unobstructed views, more than $430,000 in curated upgrades, and a lifestyle defined by natural beauty, sustainability, and tranquility. Crafted with intention and elegance, the main residence features premium finishes, floor-to-ceiling glass that captures sweeping desert and mountain vistas, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that blurs the line between home and habitat. Each sunrise and sunset becomes a private spectacle from nearly every room. Next, step into the expansive outdoor retreat with an oversized patio leading to a resort-style heated pool and spa with upgraded shell-bit plaster. Prepare for endless nights of entertaining or secluded nights full of relaxation while overlooking the desert skies and allowing the desert landscape to become your personal canvas. Currently being utilized as an Art studio the 1,000 sq ft guest house offers a private 1 bed, 1 bath residence complete with its own patioperfect for guests, extended family, or luxury rental potential. Tucked between the main residence and guest house is a thoughtfully designed courtyard, centered around a sustainable graywater system that collects runoff from the guest house to nourish nearby treesan elegant and efficient solution that reduces irrigation needs while supporting a thriving desert ecosystem.The surrounding landscape has been carefully shaped into a refuge of restoration for both people and wildlife. When the studio was constructed in 2018, every cactus within the building footprintincluding numerous young saguaroswas meticulously hand-dug and transplanted to other areas of the property. One such saguaro now stands proudly on the pool deck, a living symbol of the home's commitment to stewardship and renewal.Today, the yard has evolved into a vibrant desert habitat, alive with the movement of native birds, butterflies, bees, and pollinatorsoffering a rare blend of ecological integrity and personal sanctuary.This is much more than just a homeit's a living sanctuary where luxury and sustainability live in harmony, where every sunrise brings inspiration, and every sunset whispers peace. It was thoughtfully designed, meticulously maintained, and deeply connected to the land it rests on. This is a very rare opportunity to own a property so unique, so please take the time to schedule your private tour today, because tomorrow will be too late.

Features

5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
3597 sq. ft. floor area
49223 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Tucson over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5750 W Placita Del Risco is $800.5k.

Median value
$800.5k
Estimated value range
$360k - $1.32m
Median days on market
77
Estimated value trend
30%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Tucson. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5750 W Placita Del Risco

2025
Sold
$1,000,000
26 Aug 2025 by Cathleen Jernigan C and C Partners, of Jason Mitchell Group
2018
Sold
$445,000
21 Mar 2018 by Michael Oliver, of Keller Williams Southern Arizona

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in Tucson

In the last 12 months, 9 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 5750 W Placita Del Risco, have been sold.

This represents a 29% increase in five-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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