12201 E Quesada Pl
Tucson, AZ 85749
Tanque Verde
3 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,759 sqft (on 3.24 acres)
3 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,759 sqft
(on 3.24 acres)
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Description
A small castle on a hill, a fragment of a hilltown, a courtyard house, a mini-hacienda, an astronomical observatory, the soil lifted, Catalina gneiss extruded, an ode to the Sonoran Desert. Specs: - 2,759 SF interior floor space.- 827 SF covered outdoor spaces.- 324 SF courtyards.- Carport & path.- Open concept living/dining/kitchen area with porch access.- Master suite.- Two additional bedrooms each with a private bath.- Additional studio and bath with separate entrance.- City water, gas, electricity & data available on site.- Septic tank & drain field already in place.- 3.24 acres.The north property line abuts the Coronado National Forest, a protection that ensures the backyard will always be pristine Sonoran Desert landscape. Below the site weaving through Catalina Gneiss rock formations is Soldier Wash, which fills with streams and waterfalls during monsoon rains.
Sweeping vista of the valley of Tucson and surrounding mountain ranges to the south. Incredible sunrise and sunset views.
Last development off of the Mt Lemmon Highway before it ascends.
Coded electronic gate leading to property enhances sense of privacy.
10-minute drive to grocery, pharmacy and other shopping.
35-minute drive to Central Tucson.
Stunning, sustainable architecture:
Unique design is the epitome of modern luxury and sustainable desert living.
Celebrates the natural beauty of the landscape, welcoming it into the home with its interior courtyards and expansive floor-to-ceiling glazed doors and windows.
Optimized solar building orientation along with a super-insulated vegetated roof protects the house from the harsh summer sun while allowing for warming from the winter sun, a strategy that allows for large expanses of glass without overheating the interior (and saves on energy bills).
Eco-friendly thick earthen walls, a nod to traditional architecture and building techniques of the region, help passively manage heating and cooling.
The home's stunning entrance is a modern take on the zaguán, a staple of historic Southwestern architecture. Following from it a soaring 20 foot-high ceilinged atrium with reflecting pool creates a majestic welcoming space for home owners and guests, as well as enhances the home's ventilation.
Features a desert "green" roof planted with native grasses and wildflowers in a native soil mixture, as if the desert has grown up and onto the house. In addition to the thick vegetated roof plane's insulative and water management functionality, home owners and guests can climb the exterior staircase to walk the roof, to enjoy meals or the stunning views.
Neutral color palette with pops of color from custom-designed, hand-painted tile made locally by the architects in Tucson. These tile artworks are inspired by patterns found in Arizona pottery and architecture.
Indoor-outdoor living. Operable windows and doors allow living areas to spill into the covered outdoor spaces while inviting crisp mountain breezes into the house for passive cooling.
Surrounding natural landscape preserved as the landscape for the house. No maintenance or irrigation necessary.
The Gneiss House is tailored to its site and the unique biome of the Arizona Upland subdivision of the Sonoran Desert. The form and organization are a response to the rocky plateau of the site, which sits above Soldier Wash and has vistas of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness of the Coronado National Forest, the valley of Tucson and beyond.
An atrium entry features an impluvium to ritualize the seasonal monsoon rainfall and importance of water in this climate. Cast-in-place earthen blocks form enclosed masses, an abstraction of the local gneiss boulders. The space between these opens to the outdoors with operable glazing and captures a jewel-like courtyard
dedicated to a rescued Desert Tortoise -, thereby blurring inside and outside, house and landscape. Porches along the south façade double as solar shading and a thick, vegetated roof provides cover and insulation overhead. Conceptually the latter is like the desert floor itself has been quarried and raised overhead. The roof is fully occupiable thus doubling as an outdoor room and place of observation, a cosmic connection to place. The private room suites positioned around the courtyard along with a separated studio unit allow for flexible family/rental arrangements.
This home is to be built. Virtual tour available.
Sweeping vista of the valley of Tucson and surrounding mountain ranges to the south. Incredible sunrise and sunset views.
Last development off of the Mt Lemmon Highway before it ascends.
Coded electronic gate leading to property enhances sense of privacy.
10-minute drive to grocery, pharmacy and other shopping.
35-minute drive to Central Tucson.
Stunning, sustainable architecture:
Unique design is the epitome of modern luxury and sustainable desert living.
Celebrates the natural beauty of the landscape, welcoming it into the home with its interior courtyards and expansive floor-to-ceiling glazed doors and windows.
Optimized solar building orientation along with a super-insulated vegetated roof protects the house from the harsh summer sun while allowing for warming from the winter sun, a strategy that allows for large expanses of glass without overheating the interior (and saves on energy bills).
Eco-friendly thick earthen walls, a nod to traditional architecture and building techniques of the region, help passively manage heating and cooling.
The home's stunning entrance is a modern take on the zaguán, a staple of historic Southwestern architecture. Following from it a soaring 20 foot-high ceilinged atrium with reflecting pool creates a majestic welcoming space for home owners and guests, as well as enhances the home's ventilation.
Features a desert "green" roof planted with native grasses and wildflowers in a native soil mixture, as if the desert has grown up and onto the house. In addition to the thick vegetated roof plane's insulative and water management functionality, home owners and guests can climb the exterior staircase to walk the roof, to enjoy meals or the stunning views.
Neutral color palette with pops of color from custom-designed, hand-painted tile made locally by the architects in Tucson. These tile artworks are inspired by patterns found in Arizona pottery and architecture.
Indoor-outdoor living. Operable windows and doors allow living areas to spill into the covered outdoor spaces while inviting crisp mountain breezes into the house for passive cooling.
Surrounding natural landscape preserved as the landscape for the house. No maintenance or irrigation necessary.
The Gneiss House is tailored to its site and the unique biome of the Arizona Upland subdivision of the Sonoran Desert. The form and organization are a response to the rocky plateau of the site, which sits above Soldier Wash and has vistas of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness of the Coronado National Forest, the valley of Tucson and beyond.
An atrium entry features an impluvium to ritualize the seasonal monsoon rainfall and importance of water in this climate. Cast-in-place earthen blocks form enclosed masses, an abstraction of the local gneiss boulders. The space between these opens to the outdoors with operable glazing and captures a jewel-like courtyard
dedicated to a rescued Desert Tortoise -, thereby blurring inside and outside, house and landscape. Porches along the south façade double as solar shading and a thick, vegetated roof provides cover and insulation overhead. Conceptually the latter is like the desert floor itself has been quarried and raised overhead. The roof is fully occupiable thus doubling as an outdoor room and place of observation, a cosmic connection to place. The private room suites positioned around the courtyard along with a separated studio unit allow for flexible family/rental arrangements.
This home is to be built. Virtual tour available.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Home Details for 12201 E Quesada Pl
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Other, Concrete |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherDeckPatio |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 2021 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary |
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Lot Area: 3.24 acres |
Price History for 12201 E Quesada Pl
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2021 | ListingRemoved | MLSSAZ/Tucson AOR | |
| 07/31/2020 | $1,750,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/21/2014 | $120,000 | Sold | MLS of Southern Arizona #21400007 |
| 04/01/2014 | $139,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/29/2013 | $149,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/07/2013 | $159,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/04/2013 | $149,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 12/29/2012 | $159,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/19/2012 | $179,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/19/2012 | $199,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/20/2012 | $92,250 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/10/2012 | $225,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 02/24/2012 | $225,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/03/2012 | $250,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 12/10/2011 | $275,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/22/2011 | $300,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/11/2005 | $325,000 | Sold | MLS of Southern Arizona #2505046 |
| 05/15/1995 | $125,000 | Sold | MLS of Southern Arizona #9412636 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $1,935 |
| Assessment | $148,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 12201 E Quesada Pl
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 02/18/26 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,784 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $1,025,000 | 11/10/25 | 5 | 3 | 3,318 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $1,490,000 | 01/29/26 | 6 | 6 | 5,183 | |
0.43 | Single-Family Home | $1,350,000 | 03/31/26 | 5 | 5 | 3,413 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $1,925,000 | 03/26/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 5,260 | |
0.97 | Single-Family Home | $1,215,000 | 05/12/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 3,042 | |
0.97 | Single-Family Home | $1,300,000 | 06/20/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,714 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $932,094 | 02/12/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,803 | |
1.24 | Single-Family Home | $625,000 | 05/23/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,264 | |
1.43 | Single-Family Home | $1,795,000 | 04/28/26 | 4 | 4.5 | 3,523 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 12201 E Quesada Pl.
- Emily Gray Junior High School
- 7-8
- Public
- 420 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageClean and orderly school. Some of the parents are pot stirrers but if you steer clear of them then everything is fine.Parent Review4y ago - Agua Caliente School
- PK-6
- Public
- 449 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagegood school very good school it is the best schoolOther Review2y ago - Tanque Verde High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 760 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe sheriff's were called to the school in within weeks of graduation. A student had a gun in his car on campus. Said student graduated weeks later. According to the student handbook, that should not have happened. My son in terrified of this campus now.Their handbook states: A student who violates this policy by carrying or possessing a firearm shall either be placed in an alternative education program for a period of not less than one year, suspended for a period of not less than one year, or expelled and not be readmitted within a one-year period, if ever. The Governing Board, in its sole discretion, may modify the one-year duration of such disciplinary action on a case-by-case basis.A student who violates this policy by any means other than carrying or possessing a firearm shall be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to expulsion. Disciplinary action against a student with one or more disabilities shall be applied on a case-by-case basis in accordance with District policies and state and federal special education laws.Why didn't they deal with this situation accordingly.Parent Review8y ago 
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What Locals Say about Tanque Verde
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98 % Say car is needed
97 % Say there's wildlife
97 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say parking is easy
91 % Say there's holiday spirit
89 % Say it's quiet
88 % Say yards are well-kept
78 % Say people would walk alone at night
72 % Say neighbors are friendly
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
46 % Say kids play outside
33 % Say there are community events
23 % Say there are sidewalks
20 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
19 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
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12201 E Quesada Pl, Tucson, AZ 85749 is a 3 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,759 sqft single-family home built in 2021. 12201 E Quesada Pl is located in Tanque Verde, Tucson. This property is not currently available for sale. 12201 E Quesada Pl was last sold on Nov 21, 2014 for $120,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 12201 E Quesada Pl is $1,103,900.