5353 N Camino Escuela
Tucson, AZ · Catalina Foothills Estates
$3,995,000$681/sq ft
Listing courtesy of Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
7
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
5,868
Sq Ft
8.04 Acres
Lot Size
- Built 1936
- Single story
- 2-car garage
- Heated pool
- Mountain & Sunrise views
- No HOA
- Solar
- Horse property
About This Property
Set at the end of a winding, private gated gravel drive, high on a ridge overlooking the city below with Finger Rock towering above, this magnificent estate occupies one of the Catalina Foothills' finest view lots. From its commanding perch, sweeping vistas stretch across the Tucson Valley toward Baboquivari Peak and, on the clearest days, all the way to Mexico. It is easy to understand why the original owners chose this extraordinary home site nearly a century ago. Encompassing more than eight acres atop a saguaro-studded hilltop, the estate lies within the magical and coveted ''Old Foothills,'' where money whispers and life seems to move at a slower, more gracious pace. At its heart is an extraordinary 1936 residence designed by renowned Swiss-born architect Josias Joesler,
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Property Details
The Home
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1936
- Stories
- One
- Style
- Spanish, Santa Fe
- Construction
- Masonry Stucco, Mud Adobe, Stucco Finish
- Roof
- Built-Up - Reflect
- Flooring
- Mexican Tile, Concrete
- Fireplaces
- 7
- Living Area
- 5,868 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 8.04 Acres
- Lot Dimensions
- Irregular
- Faces
- North
Systems & Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- Gas Pac, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic
- Solar
- Yes
Parking
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Carport Spaces
- 1
- Covered Spaces
- 3
- Attached Garage
- Yes
- Parking Features
- Workshop in Garage, Electric Door Opener, Detached, Separate Storage Area, Circular Driveway
Outdoor & Setting
- Pool
- Conventional, Heated
- View
- Mountain(s), Sunrise, Sunset, Desert, City, Panoramic
- Lot Features
- Adjacent to Wash, Hillside Lot, Dividable Lot, Elevated Lot, Shrubs, Sprinkler/Drip, Decorative Gravel, Sprinklers In Front, North/South Exposure
Community & HOA
- HOA
- No HOA
- Association
- Catalina Foothills
- Community Features
- Horses Allowed, Walking TrailAsk →
- Horse Property
- Yes
Schools
- Elementary
- Manzanita
- Middle
- Orange Grove
- High School
- Catalina Fthls
- District
- Catalina Foothills
Financial & Legal
- Annual Taxes
- $10,282 (2025)
- Financing Accepted
- VA Loan, Conventional, Cash, Submit
- Zoning
- Pima County - CR1
- Parcel Number
- 10815104G
Listing
- MLS #
- 22623140
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 44
- Listed
- Sep 23, 2026
- Listing Brokerage
- Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
- Listing Agent
- Bryan Durkin
- Co-Listing Agent
- Michael Giachetti
- Last Updated
- Oct 3, 2026, 3:21 PM MST
Features & Amenities
Interior
Kitchen
Laundry
Exterior & Outdoor
Windows & Security
Location
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How this compares in Catalina Foothills
This home is listed at $681 per square foot. Homes in Catalina Foothills sold for a median of $660,000 ($296/sq ft) across 1,044 closed sales reported to MLSSAZ, Nov 2025 – Oct 2026, taking a median of 63 days from listing to closing.
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Arizona homeowners policies average roughly $2,200–$4,200 a year, depending on the home and coverage (ValuePenguin and NerdWallet, 2026).
- Principal & interest
- $20,201
- Property tax · current bill
- $857
- HOA · no HOA
- $0
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- HOA
- No HOA
- Taxes
- $10,282/yr
- School district
- Catalina Foothills
- MLS #
- 22623140
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