Ranch Living in Tucson, AZ
Spectacularly-located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, AZ, this 109-acre one-of-a-kind estate was purchased and developed in the early 1940’s as a secluded destination and working ranch for the McAdams family of Ohio – looking to create a legacy property for their family. The focus of the Ranch is a rare and architecturally-significant estate residence and accompanying guest residence designed by famed southwest Architect Josiah Joesler. The original “Ranch” was designed as a working ranch, complete with livestock corrals for the family’s collection of Hereford Cattle and Horses.
Location
Desert Springs Ranch is one of the last significant privately-owned estate properties adjacent to Catalina State Park, on the East side of Oracle Road in Pima County, directly adjacent to the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona. Located a mere 17 miles north of downtown Tucson, Desert Springs Ranch sits at the prominent intersection of Tangerine and Oracle Roads (Hwy 77).
The land affords spectacular views to the east and convenient access to shopping and commercial sites to the west. Its location directly adjacent to Catalina State Park provides the lure of nature, access to trails and exposure to wildlife.
Property Information
The Ranch consists of 6 legal parcels which generally correspond to the approximate configuration of existing Pima County Zoning districts. These zone Districts consist of a combination of “Suburban Ranch” residential (3.3 acre lots), “Rural Village Commercial” and “Master Resort”. The legal parcels, as well as the County Zoning Districts are depicted below.
Assessor Parcels/Acreage/Pima County Zoning
Parcel 1 (yellow) AP 222-46-0120 4.39 acres “Rural Village Commercial”
Parcel 4 (Purple) AP 222-46-0150 12.71 acres “Major Resort”
Parcels 2 & 5 (Orange) AP 222-46-013a 41.38 acres “SR Suburban Ranch 3.3”
Parcel 3 (Red) AP 222-46-0140 11.95 acres “Rural Village Commercial”
Parcel 6 (Blue) AP 222-46-0160 34.71 acres “SR Suburban Ranch 3.3”
Roadway parcel AP 222-46-0170 4.49 acres
Total 109.63 Acres
Existing Utilities and Service Providers
Water – Onsite groundwater wells
Sewer – Septic
Electric – Tucson Electric
Gas – Propane
Telephone – Century Link
Internet – Century Link
Cable TV – Direct TV or Dish Network
Fire Protection – Golder Ranch
School District – Amphitheater
Historic Photos
About the Oro Valley/Tucson Region
Oro Valley, with a population of approximately 44,000 and located directly north of the city limits of Tucson, is situated in the heart of a growing “Bio Science” region within the Tucson Metropolitan Area. The Oro Valley area is a product of growth stemming from a variety of resources, fostering recognition as an exceptional place to live and work. Nestled between the Catalina and Tortolita mountain ranges, the town sits at an elevation of 2,620 feet and covers more than 36 square miles.
Oro Valley is one of the sunniest, most comfortable places in the country. Oro Valley has average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees and average lows of 53.8 degrees.
Forbes magazine has ranked the Tucson region as one of the top 20 "Most Innovative Cities". The city was ranked 31st for technology and science jobs, 27th for creative jobs, 16th in patents per capita and 45th in venture investments per capita.
Two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies – Ventana Medical Systems/Roche and Sanofi and their 1,400 employees – are located within Innovation Park, a planned bio-tech campus in Oro Valley.
The Tucson/Oro Valley Region is also home to the University of Arizona, the synergy from the talent and intellectual assets offered by private and public partnerships is driving the recognition as place for innovation and entrepreneurship.
There are a multitude of activities in the region including hiking, horseback riding, boating, water skiing and fishing. In the winter, Mount Lemmon – only 60 minutes away in the Santa Catalina Mountains - offers a great downhill skiing challenge for all ages and levels.
Residents in Oro Valley enjoy an upscale lifestyle and the population is balanced across all age segments. Projections indicate continued, healthy growth. Per capita income is among the highest of any community in Arizona.
The University of Arizona is a rich source for area start-ups and provides robust incubator support. Located a few miles north is the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 research complex, which is focused on earth science and addressing issues of global environmental change using multidisciplinary research.
In addition, the University of Arizona Bio5 Institute is close by. The Institute focused on agriculture, engineering, medicine, pharmacy and science. Bio5 has brought these five disciplines together to tackle the complex biology-based challenges affecting our world.
The Oro Valley/Tucson region is home to several destination resorts including The Hilton at The Conquistador, The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain, and The Ventana Canyon Resort.