$2,995,000
Tucson, AZ 85718
MLS# 22605636
4 beds | 4 baths | 3797 sqft

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Property Description
Set across more than six pristine protected acres in the Catalina Foothills, with uninterrupted 360-degree mountain, desert, and city vistas, the Ramada House stands as a singular offering -- iconic, private, and now permanently protected. Originally conceived by renowned architect Judith Chafee in 1975, this is widely regarded as her masterpiece and one of the most significant examples of Desert Modernism in the American Southwest. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and internationally studied, the Ramada House is more than a residence -- it is a landmark of American architectural history, reintroduced in its strongest and most compelling form. Qualified for reduced property taxes. Now fully restored and sensitively renovated by designer Casey W. Smith, the
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Address Information
Country: USA
Street #: 2801
Direction: E
Street Name: Camino Norberto
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85718
County: Pima
Location, Tax & Legal
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 5301.82
Legal Description: From Parcel:001010010 /Catalina Foothills Estates Swly Ptn Lot 56 & Swly Ptn Lot 124 & Strip Lyg Wly & Adj Lot 56 Histor
Township: 13
Community: None
Range: 14
Section: 17
Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - CR1
Fire Protection: Subscription
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No
Tax Code: 108-15-057C
Area: North
Subdivision: Catalina Foothills Estates
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Current Price: $2,995,000
List Price: $2,995,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-02
Status: Active
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Acres: 6
Lot Sqft: 374614
Lot Size Source: Other
Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning
Main House SqFt: 3797
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Covered Prkng: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 0
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 2
School District: Catalina Foothills
Elementary School: Manzanita
Middle School: Orange Grove
High School: Catalina Fthls
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 788.78
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 7.99
Combined SqFt: 3797
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Year Built: 1975
Showing Information
Directions: Camino Real & River North to Camino Norberto. West to address. OR Skyline & Campbell south to Camino Juan Paisano. East to Camino Real. South to Camino Norberto. West to address.
Electric
Electric Company: TEP
Gas
Natural: 1
Stories
Two: 1
Construction
Concrete Block: 1
Style
Contemporary: 1
Modern: 1
Sewer
Septic: 1
Roof
Built-Up - Reflect: 1
Water
Public: 1
Other: City of Tucson
Living Areas
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Dining Areas
Breakfast Nook: 1
Formal Dining Room: 1
Fence
View Fence: 1
View
City: 1
Desert: 1
Mountains: 1
Panoramic: 1
Sunset: 1
Road Type
Dirt: 1
Kitchen Features
# of Ovens: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Induction Cooktop: 1
Pantry: Cabinet
Appliance Color: Other
Road Maintenance
County: 1
Primary Bathroom Features
Double Vanity: 1
Separate Shower(s): 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Lot Features
Adjacent to Wash: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Main Cooling
Central Air: 1
Zoned: 1
Additional Bathroom Features
Jack & Jill: 1
Powder Room: 1
Shower Only: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer: 1
Main Heating
Natural Gas: 1
Zoned: 1
Extra Room
Library: 1
Storage: 1
Other: Chicken Coop/ WkShop
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Guest Facilities
None: 1
Association & Fees
HOA: Yes
Interior Features
Built-in Features: 1
Storage: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Interior Steps Y/N: Y
Primary Downstairs: 1
Split Bedroom Plan: 1
Assoc Fees Includes
None: 1
Fireplace
Wood Burning: 1
Fireplace Location
Living Room: 1
Other: Library
Terms
Cash: 1
Submit: 1
Floor Covering
Concrete: 1
Wood: 1
Submit With Offer
Loan Pre-Qual: 1
Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1
On-site Wastewater: 1
Window Covering
Stay: 1
Accessibility Option
None: 1
Window Features
Double Pane Windows: 1
Technology
Telephone: 1
Security
Security Gate: 1
None: 1
Landscape - Front
Decorative Gravel: 1
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Natural Desert: 1
Landscape - Rear
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Natural Desert: 1
Garage/Carport Feat
Electric Door Opener: 1
Separate Storage Area: 1
Patio/Deck
Balcony: 1
Patio: 1
Paver: 1
Pool
Conventional: Yes
Heated: 1
Property Disclosures
Insurance Claims History Report: 1
Seller Prop Disclosure: 1
Spa
None: 1
Special Conditions
None: 1
Driveway
Car(s) Pad: 1
Paved: Concrete
RV Parking
None: 1
Exterior Features
Front Faces: South
Native Plants: 1
Neighborhood Feature
Horses Allowed: 1
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: No
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Assoc Amenities
None: 1
Home Protection
Offered: No
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 32.305715
Geo Lon: -110.930044
GarageCarport Feat
Attached Garage: 1
Property Features
Stories: Two
Construction: Concrete Block
Style: Contemporary; Modern
Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room
Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Induction Cooktop
Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Separate Shower(s); Soaking Tub
Additional Bathroom Features: Jack & Jill; Powder Room; Shower Only
Laundry: Dryer; Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Washer
Extra Room: Library; Storage
Guest Facilities: None
Interior Features: Built-in Features; High Ceilings; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Floor Covering: Concrete; Wood
Window Covering: Stay
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Technology: Telephone
Main Cooling: Central Air; Zoned
Main Heating: Natural Gas; Zoned
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Gas: Natural
Sewer: Septic
Water: Public
Accessibility Option: None
Security: Security Gate; None
Pool: Heated
Spa: None
Fence: View Fence
Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert
Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert
View: Desert; Mountains; Panoramic; Sunset
Road Type: Dirt
Road Maintenance: County
Driveway: Car(s) Pad
RV Parking: None
Exterior Features: Native Plants
Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash; North/South Exposure
Neighborhood Feature: Horses Allowed
Assoc Fees Includes: None
Assoc Amenities: None
Terms: Cash; Submit
Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater
Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Seller Prop Disclosure
Special Conditions: None
Supplements
residence now stands in its most resolved architectural form -- its architectural integrity preserved, its systems and finishes thoughtfully elevated for modern living. Every refinement honors Chafee's original intent: disciplined geometry, filtered light, and architecture shaped by climate rather than trend.
A monumental timber ramada -- Chafee's defining gesture -- spans the residence, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow while creating a powerful thermal canopy above. Below, the home unfolds in layered planes that step naturally with the terrain. Terraces, courtyards, and transitional spaces dissolve the boundary between interior and desert, reinforcing the seamless integration of structure and landscape.
Concrete masonry construction, mortar-washed surfaces, and exposed structural timber speak to Chafee's rigorous modernism, while refined updates enhance livability without compromising architectural authenticity. The residence is also equipped with state-of-the-art twin gas-powered backup generators. Public and private spaces are thoughtfully layered, creating both intimate retreat and dramatic entertaining environments beneath the filtered desert light.
Concrete masonry construction, mortar-washed surfaces, and exposed structural timber speak to Chafee's rigorous modernism, while refined updates enhance livability without compromising architectural authenticity. Public and private spaces are thoughtfully layered, creating both intimate retreat and dramatic entertaining environments beneath the filtered desert light.
The Ramada House has been featured in the MOMA traveling exhibit: "Judith Chafee: Framing the Desert" highlighting her contributions to regional, sustainable architecture, along with her international recognition. The Ramada House has been featured and studied on Smithsonian-affiliated architectural tours of the American Southwest.
Located within the most coveted enclave of the Catalina Foothills -- the storied "Old Foothills" -- this offering represents a rare convergence of architectural significance, land preservation, and enduring desert beauty.
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
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