157 Montezuma Well Road, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,647 sqft

Property Description

A remote, private, fully furnished getaway. Perfect for leaving the hustle and bustle behind to enjoy the peace & deep quiet of rolling oak, juniper grasslands with abundant wildlife & wonderful hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding right out your door. This lovingly maintained rustic 3 BR, 2 bath gem is being offered for the first time at well below replacement cost & ready for immediate enjoyment, without the customary two-year build time. The home's thoughtful design features pine/fir ceilings, hand painted concrete floors, & highly efficient insulated concrete forms that provide excellent energy savings. The open-concept great room flows seamlessly into a kitchen adorned with mesquite cabinets & countertops, while multiple doors lead out to the wraparound rock floored porch that welcome indoor-outdoor living with stunning views. In addition, there is a small workshop. Outside, a fantastic endless current swim spa offers relaxation & fitness. Fertile covered gardens, a small greenhouse & horse privileges support hobbies & homesteads. The infrastructure is top-notch: a great private well, septic system, and underground electric preserve unspoiled vistas. Tucked away in southern Arizona's prestigious and dramatically 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 hills adorned with mesquite and oak trees, this exquisitely charming 1,647 square foot residence is a retreat of rustic comfort, extreme privacy, and natural beauty. At a mild 4,400-foot elevation, the climate is ideal year-round, making this property a perfect full-time residence, weekend escape, or guest home for a future custom build. 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 expansive as the land itself. MOVE-IN READY!! MUST SEE THIS STEAL!!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

October 12, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

First United Realty, Inc : 800-726-0100

MLS ID:

22526526

Interior

• General: Ins Concrete FormsKitchen Island
• Appliances: RefrigeratorGas RangeGas CooktopMicrowave
• Laundry: Laundry ClosetWasherStacked Space
• Flooring: Concrete
• A/C: Ceiling FansEvaporative Cooling
• Heating: BaseboardElectricPropane
• Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
• Disability Feature: LevelRoll-In ShowerWide Hallways

Exterior

• General: Native PlantsGreenhouse
• Style: Southwestern
• Other Structures: GreenhouseCovered
• Pool: Above GroundHeatedEndless/Current
• Parking: None

Construction

• Roofing: ShingleRolled/Hot Mop
• Windows: Double Pane WindowsGarden Window(s)
• General: ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms)Stucco

Location

• Road/Access: Gravel
• HOA Amenities: Gated CommunityStreet Maint53.0Annually
• Golf: GatedHistoricHorses Allowed
• Originating MLS: MLS of Southern Arizona
• School District: Patagonia Public Schools
• County: Santa Cruz

Lot

• Zoning: SCC - GRSalero RanchUnit 5Lot 160112-43-460
• View: SunsetPanoramicSunrise
• Fencing: Barbed WireWire

Utilities

• Utilities: Phone Connected
• Water: Pvt Well (Registered)
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

This listing courtesy of First United Realty, Inc