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$2,799,000
40 E Plaza Del Encanto
Tucson, AZ 85716
MLS# 22605891
4 beds  |  4 baths  |  5720 sqft

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Newly plastered and restored fountain
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Newly plastered and restored fountain Circular front driveway Wood burning fireplace with marble threshold Flood of natural light from North facing windows Two French doors leading to the sun room and original oak floors throughout residence Off the front Foyer and North facing windows Access to Butlers room Plenty of storage and glass front cabinets Pendant lighting over kitchen island Chef-grade Viking range, two sinks, and open to sun room Wood-and-glass front cabinetry, vintage style fixtures, and large bright picture window to the lush desert landscaping Dining area in sun room off the kitchen Wood burning fireplace Door leading into the grand living room Door leading to grand living room Windows to the backyard French door out to hallway spaces French door to backyard covered patio Windows looking out to desert landscaping Pantry, storage, and open to living area Views to Covered patio, off Guest Ensuite, and Ramada Wood burning fireplace and lovely built in sotrage/shelving Double door to covered backyard patio Large closet off the bathroom Separate shower and soaking tub Lovely vintage tile Ensuite Bathroom and walk-in Closet Windows looking out to North facing front yard Sower/tub combo Ensuite Bathroom and walk-in closet, window facing West Shower/tub combo and lovely vintage tile Flex room off 2-car garage Entry to Study/2-Car Garage Storage closet Covered Patio off Primary Suite Pool Off sun room Facing covered patio off Primary Suite Brick paver walkways off Ramada Primary Suite covered patio Off the back of the music room/next to Ramada Newly resurfaced plaster pool Lush landscaping Looking onto El Encanto Estates circular park with walking trail, bench seating, and little community library Fully fenced in El Encanto's Neighborly Owl Floorplan

Property Description
Historic elegance abounds at 40 E Plaza del Encanto, set on nearly an acre within Tucson's prestigious El Encanto Estates and offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of the city's architectural history. This exquisite estate blends timeless craftsmanship with serene desert living and urban sophistication. Built in 1934, this Spanish Colonial Revival home was one of the original El Encanto homes, with design overseen by renowned architect Lewis ''Starky'' Starkweather. Behind the gated north semi-circle driveway, handcrafted wrought-iron fencing, mud adobe walls, mature trees, and a grand fountain set a tone of privacy and sophisticated charm. The stunning handcrafted mahogany door opens into an inviting foyer with double-arched entries that showcase dramatic scale and (continued)

Details
Documents
Address Information
Country: USA
Street #: 40
Direction: E
Street Name: Plaza Del Encanto
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85716
County: Pima
Location, Tax & Legal
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 7021.76
Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
Legal Description: El Encanto Estates Inc Lots 103 & 104 Less The S10' Historic Property (Potential Additional Tax)
Township: 14
Community: None
Range: 14
Section: 9
Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - RX2
Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No
Tax Code: 125-15-0920
Area: Central
Subdivision: El Encanto Estates
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Current Price: $2,799,000
List Price: $2,799,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-05
Status: Active
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Acres: 0.89
Lot Sqft: 38550
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Horse Property: No
Main House SqFt: 5720
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Covered Prkng: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 3
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Sam Hughes
Middle School: Mansfeld
High School: Tucson
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 489.34
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 72.61
Combined SqFt: 5720
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4
Year Built: 1934
Showing Information
Directions: 5th/Country Club, S to Calle Portal, E to Calle Primorosa, NE to Plaza Del Encanto, south side of circle
Electric
Electric Company: TEP
Gas
Natural: 1
Stories
One: 1
Construction
Masonry Stucco: 1
Mud Adobe: 1
Style
Spanish: 1
Sewer
Connected: 1
Roof
Built-Up: 1
Tile: 1
Water
Public: 1
Living Areas
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Off Kitchen: 1
Dining Areas
Breakfast Nook: 1
Formal Dining Room: 1
Fence
Wood: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Other: Adobe Block
View
Mountains: 1
Road Type
Paved: 1
Kitchen Features
# of Ovens: 2
Convection Oven: 1
Countertops: tile/butcher block
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Exhaust Fan: 1
Gas Range: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: Butler
Prep Sink: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Appliance Color: Stainless
Other: Viking Gas Range
Road Maintenance
City: 1
Primary Bathroom Features
Exhaust Fan: 1
Pedestal Sink(s): 1
Separate Shower(s): 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Other: Dressing Room
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Subdivided: 1
Main Cooling
Ceiling Fans: 1
Central Air: 1
Zoned: 1
Additional Bathroom Features
Exhaust Fan: 1
Pedestal Sink(s): 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Main Heating
Forced Air: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Zoned: 1
Extra Room
Storage: 1
Studio: 1
Other: Den/Library/Butler
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Guest Facilities
Quarters: 1
Association & Fees
HOA: No
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Storage: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Interior Steps Y/N: Y
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Assoc Fees Includes
None: 1
Fireplace
Wood Burning: 1
Fireplace Location
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
VA: 1
Floor Covering
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Submit With Offer
Loan Pre-Qual: 1
Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1
Window Covering
Stay: 1
Accessibility Option
None: 1
Technology
Alarm System: 1
Cable TV: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Telephone: 1
Security
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape - Front
Desert Plantings: 1
Sprinkler/Drip: 1
Trees: 1
Landscape - Rear
Grass: 1
Sprinkler/Drip: 1
Trees: 1
Garage/Carport Feat
Detached: 1
Electric Door Opener: 1
Patio/Deck
Covered: 1
Patio: 1
Ramada: 1
Pool
Conventional: Yes
Property Disclosures
Insurance Claims History Report: 1
Military Airport Vcty: 1
Seller Prop Disclosure: 1
Spa
None: 1
Special Conditions
None: 1
Driveway
Paved: Gravel
RV Parking
Space Available: 1
Exterior Features
Fountain: 1
Front Faces: North
Neighborhood Feature
Historic: 1
Park: 1
Paved Street: 1
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: No
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Home Protection
Offered: No
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 32.224545
Geo Lon: -110.923444
Property Features
Stories: One
Construction: Masonry Stucco; Mud Adobe
Style: Spanish
Roof: Built-Up; Tile
Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen
Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Exhaust Fan; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Prep Sink; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis
Primary Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Pedestal Sink(s); Separate Shower(s); Shower & Tub
Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Pedestal Sink(s); Shower & Tub
Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer
Extra Room: Storage; Studio
Guest Facilities: Quarters
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Fireplace Location: Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom
Floor Covering: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Window Covering: Stay
Technology: Alarm System; Cable TV; High Speed Internet; Telephone
Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Zoned
Main Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Gas: Natural
Sewer: Connected
Water: Public
Accessibility Option: None
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Spa: None
Fence: Wood; Wrought Iron
Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees
Landscape - Rear: Grass; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees
View: Mountains
Road Type: Paved
RV Parking: Space Available
Exterior Features: Fountain
Lot Features: Corner Lot; North/South Exposure; Subdivided
Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Park; Paved Street
Assoc Fees Includes: None
Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA
Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual
Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Military Airport Vcty; Seller Prop Disclosure
Special Conditions: None
Supplements
architectural character, including a grand living room and an elegant formal dining room designed for distinctive gatherings, whether entertaining or family. Soaring ceilings, crown moldings, fireplace with wood mantle and marble threshold, distinctive chandeliers, and gorgeous, original oak floors (which extend throughout the residence), are prominent features. The sun room, with gorgeous terracotta cement tile, extends along the south side of the home, featuring expansive picture windows and a full-length covered brick patio to reinforce indoor/outdoor living. This room seamlessly connects the east kitchen and the west-side library room, both of which feature mahogany floors. The updated kitchen, with an adjacent butler's room, is both elegant and functional, featuring a chef-grade Viking range, two sinks, wood-and-glass-front cabinetry, a generous peninsula with pendant lighting, vintage-style fixtures, and a large, bright picture window framing the lush desert landscaping beyond. To the south of the kitchen, a large ensuite area features a private bedroom, guest bathroom, and a sitting room with double French doors opening onto a covered patio overlooking a grass lawn and a sparkling pool area. Directly across the lawn, the home's west wing includes three large bedrooms, each with a private bath and oak flooring throughout. The primary suite features a sitting area with a gorgeous fireplace, a separate dressing area with double closets, and a tiled bathroom. Double French doors open onto an east-facing covered patio, with the south patio, lawn, covered ramada, fire pit, and pool area beyond. Within the walled backyard area, an independent heated/cooled space with a wood ceiling and exposed brick walls offers an opportunity for an office, music room, or art studio. Recent upgrades include replacement of all gas lines, newer heating and cooling units for the main house, complete built-up roof recoatings (garage, studio, house), pool replaster, tiling, and equipment upgrades, fountain replaster/upgrades, and the addition of an automatic solar-powered wrought iron driveway gate on the east side of the property. Lovingly restored, this home exudes historic authenticity, beauty, and peace in Tucson's most exclusive central neighborhood, a true desert sanctuary within urban vibrance. After more than 22 years off the market, this storied residence awaits its next steward to experience Tucson's heritage at its most refined.

IDX
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026

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