1887 E DESERT GARDEN Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718

$2,175,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,243 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 48,964 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,175,000 Last Modified: 3/29/2026

Description

Perched high above the city within the prestigious 24/7 guard-gated community of Pima Canyon Estates, this Desert Modernism estate is framed by the Santa Catalina Mountains and Tucson's legendary dark skies. Arrival is quietly dramatic: a discreet motor court, porte-cochère, exposed concrete walkways, and a custom steel-and-glass entry anchored in stacked stone. Just across the street, a lush Zen garden with a tranquil pond and serene sitting areas offers a peaceful extension of the property's restorative atmosphere. Inside, the desert doesn't disappear--it becomes the view. Soaring ceilings and walls of glass bring the Catalinas into everyday living, while travertine floors flow through an open plan designed for effortless gathering. Owner is licensed to sell real estate in Arizona.

Supplements: Thoughtful North/South orientation, a water filtration system, EV charging station, and privately owned solar panels that offer incredible efficiency with an average electric bill of approximately $35.00 per month. The kitchen is the home's social center, featuring Mont Blanc quartzite counters with seamless integrated backsplash, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and Visual Comfort lighting. French doors open to a veranda courtyard where city lights and mountain silhouettes set the scene for dinner and sunset. A single-level private primary wing is positioned for sweeping Catalina views and total privacy, featuring an electric fireplace and an adjoining meditation/bonus room. The spa-inspired bath offers dual vanities, a generous walk-in shower, and a freestanding soaking tub designed for true retreat. Across the home, two additional bedrooms each feature renovated en-suite baths and share a private living area--ideal for guests or multigenerational living. A substantial fourth bedroom is perfectly suited as a dedicated home office. Outdoors, the architecture continues: an integrated pool and elevated spa mirror sky and mountain, complemented by a putting green, while deep cantilevered overhangs create shade and true outdoor "rooms." A spiral staircase leads to a private view deck--your front-row seat to Tucson's color-washed sunsets and star-filled nights. A separate veranda with a trickling fountain adds a quiet, restorative corner of the grounds. This is not just a home with views. It's a sustainable, secure, and modern lifestyle built around the outdoor setting, privacy, and the Sonoran Desert at its finest.

More Information MLS# 7005850

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $2,175,000 Status: Active Current Price: $2,175,000 List Date: 2026-03-20

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 20 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 00121 PIMA CANYON ESTATES MAP 48 PLAT 89 Assessor's Parcel #: 158 Assessor Parcel Ltr: 0 Tax Municipality: Pima - COUNTY Taxes: 13173.8 House Number: 1887 Compass: E Street Name: DESERT GARDEN St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Tucson State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85718 Zip4: 7840 County Code: Pima Assessor Number: 220-20-158-0 Subdivision: PIMA CANYON ESTATES Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 4 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 4243 Price/SqFt: 512.61 Approx Lot SqFt: 48964 Approx Lot Acres: 1.124 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Elementary School District: Amphitheater Unified District High School District: Amphitheater Unified District Elementary School: Winifred Harelson Elementary School Jr. High School: Lawrence W Cross Middle School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 4 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 4 Year Built: 2000

Legal Info

Range: 14 Section: 31 Township: 12 Lot Number: 121

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Stucco: 1

Roofing

Built-Up: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes HOA Transfer Fee: 0 HOA Fee: 701 HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly HOA Name: Pima Canyon Estates HOA Telephone: 602-957-9191 Special Assessment HOA: No HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $ Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 701 Disclosure Fees HOA: 400 Other Fees HOA: 0 Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 233.67

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Contemporary: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Fireplace Living Rm: 1 Fireplace Master Bdr: 1 Exterior Fireplace: 1

Flooring

Stone: 1 Tile: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1 Heated: 1

Community Features

Gated: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Breakfast Nook: 1

Heating

Zoned: 1 Natural Gas: 1

View

Panoramic: 1 City Lights: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Gas Range: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 No Interior Steps: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Media Room: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: 1

Technology

High Speed Internet: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Other: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Built-in BBQ: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1 Other: 1

Spa

Private: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 3

Parking Features

Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1 Attached Garage: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

SW Gas: 1 Oth Elec (See Rmrks): 1

Existing 1st Loan

Other (See Remarks): 1

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Front: 1 Desert Back: 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1 Street Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Prof Managed: 1

Remarks Misc

Directions: Going East on Ina Rd, turn left (north) on Pima Canyon Dr through guard gate, right on East Desert Garden Dr, then immediate left to address. Geo Lat: 32.346704 Geo Lon: -110.944852

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: Panoramic; City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Stone; Tile Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Heated Spa: Private Community Features: Gated Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook Kitchen Features: Gas Range; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Media Room Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; No Interior Steps Technology: High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Other Parking Features: Attached Garage; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Built-Up Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Zoned; Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: SW Gas; Oth Elec (See Rmrks) Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Other Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Desert Back Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Other (See Remarks) New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
Listing Office: 1912 Realty
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Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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