5240 E River House Rd

3,919 Sq. Ft.
$281 / Sq. Ft.
3,919
Sq. Ft.
$281
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Luxury Live Auction! Bidding to start from $1,100,000.00! Exquisite 3.5-acre estate in the heart of Tucson featuring a fully remodeled 2,801sqft main home with 2 car garage, 743sq guest house, and 375sq pool house. Modern upgrades include new metal roof, new AC units and mini splits, all new appliances, and fully remodeled with refined finishes throughout. The main home offers 3 ensuite bedrooms + powder room, a gourmet kitchen, great room with sweeping city views, and formal living with fireplace...Luxury Live Auction! Bidding to start from $1,100,000.00! Exquisite 3.5-acre estate in the heart of Tucson featuring a fully remodeled 2,801sqft main home with 2 car garage, 743sq guest house, and 375sq pool house. Modern upgrades include new metal roof, new AC units and mini splits, all new appliances, and fully remodeled with refined finishes throughout. The main home offers 3 ensuite bedrooms + powder room, a gourmet kitchen, great room with sweeping city views, and formal living with fireplace looking out at mountains you feel you can touch! Walls of glass concept open to an extended covered patio overlooking the pool, desert, turf yard, and Tucson skyline. Pool house opens to the shared backyard retreat for in-laws or adult kids. Guest house enjoys its own driveway, laundry, and patio. A rare blend of privacy, views, and luxury. New septic!
  1. Listed by Brittany Palma • Brokerage DRE #LC529176018 • Tierra Antigua Realty
    P: (520)-881-8110 Brittany@1stHeritageAdvisors.com

Property Details for 5240 East River House Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Unsubdivided
View
Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Panoramic, Desert
Zoning
Tucson - SR
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 11:34 PM

Property Details for 5240 East River House Road

StatusActive
MLS #22600689
Days on Market136
Taxes$5,987 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,459 SF
CountyPima County

Location

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Building Information for 5240 East River House Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,459 SF

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$5,980 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,481

Property Taxes

$499

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5240 East River House Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From River & Craycroft , West to Camino Blanco, South to River House Rd, East to the end. House on top of the hill to your south. Guest house entrance prior to main house.
  • FEMA Flood Zone: No
  • Fire Protection: Subscription
  • Landscape - Front: Low Care, Natural Desert, Desert Plantings, Decorative Gravel, Trees
  • Landscape - Rear: Low Care, Natural Desert, Desert Plantings, Decorative Gravel, Artificial Turf
  • Latitude: 32.27048
  • Longitude: -110.880588
  • MLS Area Major: North
  • MLS Area Minor: North
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: 13
Taxes and HOA
  • Comparable Only Listing: No
  • Parcel Number: 109-26-004C
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,987
  • Tax Legal Description: From Parcel:10926004A /Nwly Ptn E2 Nw4 Se4 3.50 Ac Sec 26-13-14
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
School Information
  • Elementary School: Whitmore
  • High School: Catalina
  • High School District: TUSD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Doolen
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Driveway: Circular, To Property Line
  • Driveway - Paved: Gravel
  • Garage Carport Features 2: Electric Door Opener, Attached Garage/Carport
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • RV Parking: Space Available
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • CCRs: Yes
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Lot Features: Decorative Gravel, Cul-De-Sac, Hillside Lot, North/South Exposure, Elevated Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.5
  • Lot Size Area: 3.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Price Per Sq Ft: $7
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 152459.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Public Survey Range: 14.0
  • Public Survey Section: 26
  • Road Responsibility: County
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Horse Facilities: No
Property and Assessments
  • Age Restrictions: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 3919.0
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Living Area: 3919.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
Building Features
  • Bathrooms Total: 5.5
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 1118.0
  • Levels: One
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2801.0
Utilities
  • Electric Company: TEP
  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Sewer - Other: GH connected
  • Technology: Smart Thermostat
  • Water Source: Water Company
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub, Shower Only, Double Vanity, Exhaust Fan
  • Additional Bathroom Features - Other: Quartz Counters
  • Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Lazy Susan, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Wine Cooler
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Extra Room: Storage
  • Extra Room - Other: POOL HOUSE
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks, Great Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Guest Facilities: House
  • Has Basement: No
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Interior Steps: Y
  • Heating: Gas Pac, Forced Air, Electric
  • Interior Features: Split Bedroom Plan, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Features - Countertops: Della Terra Quartz
  • Kitchen Features - Pantry: Cabinet
  • Laundry Features: Storage, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Main Cooling - Other: Mini Split-poolhouse
  • Main Heating - Other: Mini Split in PH &GH
  • Number of Ovens: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only, Soaking Tub, Low Flow Showerhead
  • Primary Bathroom Features - Countertops: Della Terra Quartz
  • Primary Bathroom Features - Other: 3 Full Baths
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Security Gate
  • Water Heater: Electric
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Native Plants
  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Slab, Patio
  • Pool - Conventional: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Roof - Other: Shingle of GH
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Unit Level: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Current Use: Owner Occupied
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Caretaker

Property History for 5240 East River House Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS of Southern Arizona #22600689

$1,100,000—
Nov 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545475107

$601,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS of Southern Arizona #22600689

$1,100,000
11/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545475107

$601,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5240 East River House Road

Taxable ValueLand$30,514Additions-Total$30,514
Tax Record2025$4,253 ($354 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size604,177 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyPIMAAPN109-26-004D

Schools near 5240 East River House Road

This home is within Tucson Unified District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 8 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
W V Whitmore Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Doolen Middle School
Public6 to 8

Catalina High Magnet School
Public8 to 12

Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

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5240 East River House Road is a single family home for sale in Tucson, AZ 85718. This property was listed for sale on April 7, 2026 by Tierra Antigua Realty, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 136 days and was last sold on November 19, 2024. This listing's school district is Tucson Unified District. Nearby schools include W V Whitmore Elementary School, Doolen Middle School and Catalina High Magnet School. 5240 East River House Road is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 3,919 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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