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Tucson living begins at 4961 W Placita de los Vientos. The home features a gorgeous desert setting with thoughtful upgrades and money saving energy efficiency including fully owned solar. It's an ideal location for those who want the feeling of a private desert retreat without giving up convenient access to the rest of Tucson. — 4961 W Placita De Los Vientos
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15 days on market

4961 W Placita De Los Vientos

Tucson, AZ · Rancho Del Cerro (1-179)

$610,000$278/sq ft

Listing courtesy of Tierra Antigua Realty

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2,198

Sq Ft

1.01 Acres

Lot Size

  • Built 1980
  • Single story
  • 2-car garage
  • Mountain & Desert views
  • HOA $2/mo
  • Solar
  • Horse property

About This Property

Set on an elevated desert lot with beautiful mountain views and a private desert backdrop, this thoughtfully updated and remodeled Tucson home offers a rare combination of privacy, views, modern improvements, and timeless desert living. The property backs to Sweetwater Preserve, providing a peaceful and private setting. Inside, the extensively remodeled kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring modern cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, a spacious kitchen island and an open connection to the dining and living areas. Walls were thoughtfully reconfigured to create an inviting open floor plan with excellent sight lines throughout. The family room features additional high-efficiency windows surrounding the fireplace, bringing in natural light while showcasing the surrounding setting.

Property Details

The Home

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1980
Stories
One
Style
Territorial, Southwestern
Construction
Burnt Adobe
Roof
Built-Up - Reflect
Flooring
Mexican Tile, Vinyl
Fireplaces
1
Living Area
2,198 sq ft
Lot Size
1.01 Acres
Lot Dimensions
approx 125' X 325'
Faces
North

Systems & Utilities

Cooling
Central Air, Evaporative Cooling, Ceiling Fans, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating
Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Water
Public
Sewer
Septic
Utilities
Telephone
Solar
Yes

Parking

Garage Spaces
2
Covered Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Workshop in Garage, Electric Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Outdoor & Setting

Pool
None
View
Mountain(s), Desert
Lot Features
Hillside Lot, Borders Common Area, Elevated Lot, Subdivided, Shrubs, North/South Exposure

Community & HOA

HOA
$2.00/month
Fee Billed
Annually ($24.00)
HOA Includes
Common Area Maint
Association
Rancho del Cerro
Community Features
Paved Street, Horses Allowed
Horse Property
Yes

Schools

Elementary
Robins
Middle
Mansfeld
High School
Tucson
District
TUSD

Financial & Legal

Annual Taxes
$4,669 (2025)
Financing Accepted
FHA, VA Loan, Conventional, Cash
Zoning
Pima County - CR1
Parcel Number
214421350

Listing

MLS #
22620604
Status
Active
Days on Market
15
Listed
Aug 25, 2026
Listing Brokerage
Tierra Antigua Realty
Listing Agent
Adrienne Arino Canez
Co-Listing Agent
Honor Walsh
Last Updated
Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 AM MST

Features & Amenities

Interior

Kitchen Island

Kitchen

Disposal
ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
Tankless Water Heater
Convection Oven
Desk
Dishwasher
Exhaust Fan
Gas Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water Purifier
Wine Cooler

Laundry

Storage
Electric Dryer Hookup
Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior & Outdoor

Native Plants
Covered
Patio
Block fence
Wrought Iron fence

Windows & Security

Double Pane Windows
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Location is approximate and shown for orientation only. Open in Google Maps

How this compares in Tucson Mountains

This home is listed at $278 per square foot. Homes in Tucson Mountains sold for a median of $325,000 ($208/sq ft) across 751 closed sales reported to MLSSAZ, Sep 2025 – Sep 2026, taking a median of 72 days to go under contract.

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Estimated Monthly Payment$3,084

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MLS of Southern Arizona

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Listing information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or MLS of Southern Arizona. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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HOA
$2.00/month
Taxes
$4,669/yr
School district
TUSD
MLS #
22620604

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