Listed: 4424 W. Butterfly Mountain
Exclusive Gated Community of Butterfly Mountain
Open 12/19-12/20 From 1-4pm

**WAS $1.4m NOW ONLY $895k-Attention car lovers & entertainers! Ultimate in privacy-backs to 36 acres-3.3 acre with both city lights & mountain views thru-out the entire home. Custom masterpiece, stone flooring, window walls, 2 fireplaces (master bedroom & living room with rock fireplace, Home theatre room, wine cellar, Casita with private access. Open classic cook’s kitchen Dacor with stainless steel, granite slab, distressed maple cabs, central vac,floorplan optimizes the ultimate in resort lifestyle-heated pool & spa.

Dramatic serene setting in exclusive gated community of Butterfly Mountain.
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Sonora Desert Views

One of the nation’s fastest growing towns, Marana, AZ, is host to the Southwest’s premier luxury community of Saguaro Ranch.

Meticulously planned to preserve the Sonora Desert surroundings, these homes sit on 4-5 acres and building height restrictions guarantee that every house has spectacular views of the Saguaro-dotted desert around them. 

This community offers various other amenities to the lucky owners such as, a post office & general store, a Ranch House with many community rooms, an organic farm, great hiking, biking, & bridle paths, a swimming pool and spa, and much, much more. 

For more information on Saguaro Ranch real estate or other Tucson foothills homes, please contact Tucson Re/Max agent Kathy Vallee.

The Ritz Carlton, AZ

Just 25 minutes from Tucson, high in the Sonoran Desert lies the Residences at The Ritz Carlton on Dove Mountain, AZ. 

The Ritz Carlton Residences combine the surrounding landscape beauty with full access to the resorts world-class spa services, recreation, and amenities. 

These luxury private custom homes offer magnificent home designs with valet, concierge, housekeeping, and cooking services that take care of life’s mundane details, which lets you sit back and enjoy the spectacular views. 

Not only are all of the Ritz Carlton Resort services at your finger tips, but all of the Dove Mountain golfing  and outdoor recreation opportunities are just outside your door as well. 

For more information on how to own real estate in Tucson or on the Ritz Carlton Private Residences, please contact Tucson RE/MAX agent Kathy Vallee.

Dove Mountain, AZ

Living at the master-planned golf resort community of Dove Mountain gives homeowners many high Sonoran Desert outdoor opportunities year round. 

Not only is Dove Mountain the home of the World Golf Championships, but miles of walking paths twist through Dove Mountain. 

The Tortolita Preserve that borders Dove Mountain offers natural wilderness hiking and mountain biking paths as well. 

If horses are your thing, Dove Mountain features miles of equestrian trails and a soon to be realized Equestrian Center is in the works. 

If you are worried about the hot temperatures normally associated with living in a desert – put those worries to rest.  The average Tucson temperature is around 68 degrees and the average temperature range is a comfortable 54 to 82 degrees, giving Tucson cooler summers than both Phoenix and the Palm Desert area. 

For more information on Dove Mountain real estate or Tucson area homes for sale, please contact Tucson re/max agent Kathy Valley.

Dove Mountain Area

Just north of Tucson, Arizona lies the Tortolita Mountains. 

A master planned golf resort community within the Tortolita Mountains is Dove Mountain.

Over 6,200 acres of mountainside and canyon living is available, as well as the new home of the Accenture Match Play Championship with Tiger Woods. 

Elevations of your new home can be from 2,700 to 4,300 feet high in the Tortolita Mountains.

Living at this elevation gives Dove Mountain homeowners a high Sonoran Desert lifestyle and fantastic views in almost every direction.

For more information on Dove Mountain real estate or Tucson area real estate, please contact Tucson RE/MAX agent Kathy Vallee.

Sunset in Tucson

Located in Pima County, just outside Tucson is Oro Valley, AZ 85742. 

This community provides ideal living for sun worshipers amongst the Sonora Desert since this area only receives of 11.41′ of rain compared to the national average rainfall of 38.64′.

The cost of living is also right at the national average here, and combined with the median household income of $71,384, that makes this neighborhood an ideal living situation. 

The median age is around 35 which makes this neighborhood a great place to raise a family as well.  Median housing prices are $192,800 and currently 374 homes are for sale. 

For information on how to find your perfect home in Tucson or other Oro Valley real estate, please contact Tucson Re/Max agent Kathy Vallee.

Horse and Cart Statute, Oro Valley, AZ

A beautiful community just north of Tucson, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 offers a chance to live amongst the Sonora Desert. 

Crime here is virtually nonexistent. The number of area schools and higher education facilities close by makes Oro Valley an ideal fit to any lifestyle. 

Average annual temperatures hover around 50 degrees, which makes any outdoor recreational activity a pleasure. 

A primarily white collar community, the median age is 57.03.  Median housing sales prices are around $268,500 and currently 396 homes are for sale. 

For more information on Oro Valley real estate or any other real estate opportunities in the Tucson area, please contact Tucson Re/Max agent Kathy Vallee.

Tucson Historical Neighborhoods

Sam Hughes, Encanto Park, Poets Square…just a few of central Tucson’s historical neighborhhoods feature tasteful architecture with burnt adobe, mud adobe, and slump block from 1950- 1970.  The Pie Allen neighborhood between Downtown and the University of Arizona was named for a pioneer merchant. 

The Barrio Holly wood was named in 1930 by residents who lived in this Westside neighborhood. The barrio features home built with adobe, vibrant colors, dirt yards, no cooling systems, and was home to many movie stars. 

Eastside Tucson known for the loose acronym EI G. H. E. K. O. which stands for Green Hills, Harold Bell Wright, El Dorado, and Kingston Knolls.

University Area-Iron Horse was nicked named by the Native American Indians call ed the train. Railroad tacks run through part of the neighborhood’s southern area.

West Side- Barrio Kroeger Lane was named by Dr. Kroeger who gave medical care to poor people during the 1930’s and 40’s.

Marana- Honea Heights named after Ed Honea who was the first town council and the father of the current mayor, Ed Honea.

Learn more about Tucson heritage at Tucson Department of Neighborhood Resources and Barrio Blue Moon Neighborhood Association on Neighborhood link.

Call Don or Kathy Vallee for ore information on historical neighborhoods.