EMS Realty

Lisa A.Suarez, Designated Broker


$475,000
157 Montezuma Well Road
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
MLS# 22526526
Status: Active Contingent
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  1647 sqft


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157 Montezuma Well Road 157 Montezuma Well Road Aerial Looking Southeast Aerial Looking East Beautiful Kitchen Picture Window Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Hallway Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Primary Bathroom Second Bedroom Second Bedroom Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Third Bedroom Hallway Second Bathroom Dining Area Dining Area Great Room Great Room Great Room Great Room Great Room Window Looking NE North Side of Home West Side of Home Relax on the Porch Porch Swim Spa - Endless Current Swim Spa Enjoy the View From the Hill Relax Porch Hammock Greenhouse and Gardens Southwest Side of House Aerial Looking Northeast Aerial Looking NE Aerial Looking North Aerial with the Swim Spa and Gardens Walk up to the Home Labyrinth

Property Description
This is a remote, rustic getaway - truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for enjoying the peace & deep quiet of the surrounding rolling oak, juniper grasslands, abundant wildlife & wonderful hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding right out your door. Lovingly maintained, this fully furnished rustic 3 BR, 2 bath gem is being offered for the first time at well below replacement cost and is ready for immediate enjoyment and/or further development with endless potential. The home's design features materials that connect with the landscape. The wrap-around porch and exterior walkways are assembled entirely using stones from the property. The inside opens up from the stone porch into a living room, dining room, and kitchen area with cabinetry and furniture built from mesquite & oak from the property

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Address Information
Street #: 157
Street Name: Montezuma Well
Suffix: Road
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85648
County: Santa Cruz
Country: USA
Location Tax Legal
Tax Code: 112-43-460
Area: SCC-Tubac East
Subdivision: Salero Ranch
Contract Information
Current Price: $475,000
List Price: $475,000
Listing Date: 2025-10-12
Status: Active Contingent
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2026-01-19
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Acres: 38.29
Lot Sqft: 1667912
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 1647
Main House SqFt: 1647
Source of SqFt: Assessor
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Unit Level: 1
Basement: No
Year Built: 2009
School District: Patagonia Public Schools
Elementary School: Patagonia Elementary School
Middle School: Patagonia Elementary School
High School: Patagonia Union High School
Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 288.4
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 0.28
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 31.547382
Geo Lon: -110.849519
Showing Information
Directions: I-19, Exit 25 Palo Parado east, then north, on Pendleton Dr for 2 miles, turn east, on Camino Josefina for 5 miles to gravel road. Take the gravel road fork to the right & stay on Camino Josephina for 1.7 miles to LOCKED Salero Ranch Gate. (need code) East on Bond Canyon Rd for 3.5 miles to East Gate. South for 4 miles then south on Montezuma Well Rd Gate (need code) 1.4 miles to house on left.
Construction
Other: Mikey Block
Kitchen Features
# of Ovens: 1
Countertops: Mesquite
Extra Room
Other: Workshop Inside
Interior Features
Interior Steps Y/N: N
Electric
Electric Company: Unisource Energy Ser
Pool
Conventional: No
Spa
Other: Swim Spa
Landscape - Rear
Other: Fruit Trees
Driveway
Paved: Gravel
Exterior Features
Front Faces: West
Other: Small greenhouse
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Home Protection
Offered: No
Property Features
Stories: One
Construction: ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms); Stucco Finish
Style: Southwestern
Roof: Rolled; Shingle
Living Areas: Great Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen
Dining Areas: Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Refrigerator
Primary Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub
Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Shower Only
Laundry: Laundry Closet; Stacked Space; Washer
Extra Room: Workshop
Guest Facilities: None
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Workshop
Fireplace: None
Fireplace Location: None
Floor Covering: Concrete
Window Covering: Stay
Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Garden Window(s)
Technology: High Speed Internet; Telephone
Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Evaporative Cooling
Main Heating: Baseboard; Electric
Water Heater: Electric; Propane
Gas: Propane
Sewer: Septic
Water: Private Well; Pvt Well (Registered)
Accessibility Option: Level; Roll-In Shower; Wide Hallways
Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Green Features: Ins Concrete Forms
Pool: Above Ground; Endless/Current; Heated
Fence: Barbed Wire; Wire
Landscape - Front: Low Care; Natural Desert
Landscape - Rear: Low Care; Natural Desert; Vegetable Garden
View: Mountains; Panoramic; Sunrise; Sunset
Road Type: Gravel
Road Maintenance: HOA
Driveway: Car(s) Pad; To Property Line
RV Parking: Space Available; None
Exterior Features: Greenhouse; Native Plants
Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash; Cul-De-Sac; North/South Exposure
Neighborhood Feature: Gated; Historic; Horses Allowed
Assoc Fees Includes: Gated Community; Street Maint
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Submit With Offer: Domestic Well Addendum; HOA Addendum; On-site Wastewater
Property Disclosures: Seller Prop Disclosure; Topographic Map
Special Conditions: None
Supplements
and other local sources. Furniture, and architectural features throughout - including arched passageways, built-in bookcases, wood planked ceilings and custom interior doors and window shutters - are unique and hand crafted locally, all imbuing the interior space with a modest, rustic simplicity. The floors are hand-stained concrete, & the walls highly efficient insulated concrete forms, providing excellent energy savings. Outside, a large endless-current swim spa offers relaxation & fitness and a kitchen herb garden, fruit trees, a small greenhouse and vegetable garden & horse privileges support hobbies & homesteading. A private well, septic system, and underground electric, preserve unspoiled vistas. Tucked away in southern Arizona's beautiful 20,000-acre gated Salero Ranch community between Patagonia and Tubac, this enchanting Southwest-style home awaits your visit. Set on 38 secluded acres of rolling grasslands adorned with mesquite, juniper, and oak trees, and at a mild 4,400-foot elevation, this property could be a perfect weekend escape, a guest home for a future custom build, or even a full-time residence. Wildlife abounds here and the dark skies and clean air make every evening magical. Additional acreage is available, and there is direct access to endless hiking, horseback riding, birding and mountain biking including in the nearby Coronado National Forest and Arizona Game and Fish Preserve. Whether you're seeking serenity, solitude, adventure, or a place to grow, this peaceful remote sanctuary delivers a lifestyle that's as full of possibilities as the land itself.

Listing Office: First United Realty, Inc

Last Updated: January - 19 - 2026

157 Montezuma Well Road, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 - MLS# 22526526
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