3155 W Elephant Head RD Amado, AZ 85645
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,497 sqft
Price per Sqft $473
Subdivision Other/Unknown
MLS Listing ID 22516402
Style Ranch,Southwestern
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1972
Annual Tax Amount $8,100
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 157.720 Acres
Acres 157.72
Lot Dimensions Irregular
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source MLS of Southern Arizona
Property Description
SEE MORE... The ranch features two attractive residences at its headquarters, perfect for owners or extended family, along with four additional homes for guests or staff. Designed in a harmonious Colonial Spanish style, the buildings blend seamlessly with the landscape. The main house, custom-built manufactured home by the current owners, includes north and south porches, paved patios, a fountain, and native gardens designed to attract birds and butterflies. Inside, the home boasts high ceilings, quality wood laminate floors, stainless-steel appliances, barnwood-style cabinetry, a farm sink, and an open living-dining area with a wood-burning stacked stone fireplace. Sliding glass doors lead to a covered terrace with panoramic views of irrigated pastures and distant mountains. A spacious carport and a large, barn-style garage with insulation and climate control sit nearby, offering ample room for vehicles and storage.
The second residence, known as "The Casita," includes three bedrooms, two and a half baths, an office, and a laundry room. Set in a fully fenced yard with a front porch, garden, rose beds, and a large fountain, this home has also been thoughtfully upgraded. The master suite includes a renovated bath with a soaking tub and walk-in closet, while the living room features a charming custom-tiled fireplace. The durable metal roof and shaded backyard enhance both comfort and practicality.
Designed for serious equestrians and ranchers, the property includes 80 acres of irrigated pastures divided by solar electric fencing, stallion corrals, dry lots, and several working arenas. A roping arena with alley, squeeze chute, and breakaway setup complements additional facilities including a dressage court, three round pens, a hot walker, and covered vet stocks. Historic retorque corrals, now rare in the region, still remain. The original adobe barn, featured in John Wayne westerns, adds to the ranch's rich legacy. All stalls are oversized, with most measuring 12 by 24 feet, while the Show Barn offers 12 by 16 stalls with turnouts. This barn also includes an air-conditioned tack room, ADA-compliant bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and a wide paved aisle ideal for events. Outdoor spaces accommodate tents for gatherings, weddings, or ranch events.
In addition to the extensive equestrian facilities, the ranch includes pastures, tanks, working pens, troughs, and ample water from multiple wells on both the deeded land and the state lease. A large machine 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 (suitable for hay trucks, horse trailers and heavy equipment) 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 horse 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.
Location
State AZ
County Pima
Community Other/Unknown
Area Green Valley Southwest
Zoning Other -GR
Direction From I19 heading South Take Exit Canoa Ranch Road to East Frontage. Go South on East Frontage to W. Elephant Head Road,turn East. Property on the Right past the bridge. See gate ''Rancho Sonado''
Rooms
Guest Accommodations No
Master Bathroom Double Vanity
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Dryer
Exterior
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Barbed Wire
Pool None
Community Features None
Utilities Available Phone Connected
Amenities Available None
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Private Well
View Sunrise, Sunset, Mountain(s), Pasture, Rural
Roof Type Metal
Porch Patio
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage No
Building
Lot Description East/West Exposure, Flower Beds, Shrubs
Sewer Septic Tank
Architectural Style Ranch, Southwestern
Schools
Elementary Schools Sahuarita
Middle Schools Sahuarita
High Schools Sahuarita
School District Sahuarita
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 304-44-0070
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Horse Property Yes - By Zoning
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Special Listing Condition None
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