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Address
3155 W Elephant Head Road, Amado, AZ
Price
$ 4,500,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#6882220
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyPIMA
- CityAmado
- AreaRancho Sonado
- Zip85645
- StyleRanch
- Year Built1972
- Taxes$ 8008
- Price$ 4,500,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2197
- Lot Size157.72 Acres
Data Source:
Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLSN)
Property Description
Santa Rita Mountains Ranch. Conveniently located near Tucson, Green Valley, and Tubac, this remarkable 160-acre horse and cattle ranch offers a rare blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities. Adjacent to the property is a 6,000-acre Arizona state grazing lease, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, nature watching, and hunting or running cattle. The ranch has deep roots in the region's history, once part of the Canoa Land Grant and later owned by the Amado family, after whom the nearby town is named.Designed for the elite equestrian, the property includes 80 acres of irrigated pastures divided by solar electric fencing, a total of 5 barns totaling 33 stalls, a 375 x 185 arena with return alley and roping shoot. An additional 275x100 track compliments additional facilities including a dressage court, three round pens, a hot walker, and covered vet stocks. Historic retacque corrals, now rare in the region, still remain. The original adobe barn, now home to mares and babies, was featured in John Wayne westerns, adding to the ranch's rich legacy. All stalls are oversized, with most being at least 12x14, with runs. The Show Barn includes an air-conditioned tack room, supplement room and lab, ADA-compliant bathrooms, laundry, and wash racks with hot and cold water. All barns have both fly and water mist systems. The ranch features a total of 6 homes to house staff, trainers and guests. Designed in a harmonious Colonial Spanish style, the buildings blend seamlessly with the landscape. In addition to the extensive equestrian facilities, the ranch includes irrigated and pastures, tanks, working pens, troughs, and ample water from multiple wells on both the deeded land and the state lease. A large shop, hay barn, and secure storeroom with roll-up doors complete the infrastructure. Located just ten minutes from the artistic and historic town of Tubac and thirty minutes from Tucson, with its major university and international airport, the ranch is both secluded and accessible. It is directly across from the 4,000-acre Historic Canoa Ranch, owned by Pima County and restored as a living history site offering cultural and educational events. A recently upgraded county-maintained bridge over the Santa Cruz River provides reliable year-round accesscritical in a region where some river crossings are seasonal. This ranch offers endless possibilities. It could serve as a private family compound, a working equestrian and cattle operation, a corporate or wellness retreat, a guest ranch or equestrian resort, or even a luxury equestrian community. With a shallow water table, abundant water, exceptional facilities, and unmatched location, there is truly nothing like this property in Southern Arizona.
| Elementary School | Middle School |
|---|---|
| Sahuarita Primary School Elementary School | Sahuarita Intermediate School Middle School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed $4,500,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic in & Cnctd,Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Propane |
| Cooling | Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Evaporative Cooling,Programmable Thmstat |
| Utilities | Butane/Propane |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow,By Agreement |
| Roof | Metal |
| Garage Spaces | 0.0 |
| Association Fee Includes | No Fees |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Stucco,Painted,Adobe |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| View | Mountain(s) |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| County | Pima |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | None |
| Possible Use | Ranch,Farm |
| Special Listing Conditions | N/A |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Tucson: Proceed on I-19 to Exit 56 to Canoa Road,at the traffic circle take exit onto E. Canoa Ranch Road turn right on i-19 Frontage Road,Turn Left onto Elephant Head Road. Ranch on right. |
| City | Amado |
| Disclosures | Seller Discl Avail |
| High School District | Sahuarita Unified District |
| Open Parking Spaces | 0.0 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6870283.0 |
| Carport Spaces | 2.0 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Spa Features | None |
| Elementary School | Sahuarita Primary School |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8008.19 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Middle/Junior High School | Sahuarita Intermediate School |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Builder Name | UNK |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Elementary School District | Sahuarita Unified District |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| New Financing: Conventional | True |
| Senior Community | No |
| New Financing: FHA | True |
| Ttl Monthly Fee Equiv | 0.0 |
| New Financing Cash | True |
| New Financing: VA | True |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Granite Counters,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,Tub with Jets,Laminate Counters |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Vinyl |
| Total Stories | 1 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Vinyl Frame |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Laundry Features | Inside |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 4 |
| Laminate Counters | True |
| Pantry | True |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Wrought Iron |
| Parking Features | RV Access/Parking |
| Lot Features | East/West Exposure,Borders Preserve/Public Land,Sprinklers In Rear,Sprinklers In Front,Desert Back,Gravel/Stone Front,Grass Back,Auto Timer H2O Front,Auto Timer H2O Back |
| Water Source | Private Well |
| Lot Size Area | 6870283.0 |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 157.72 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 2.0 |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Road Responsibility | Private Maintained Road |
| Horse Y/N | Yes |
| Horse Amenities | Arena,Barn,Corral(s),Hot Walker,Stall,Tack Room |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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