40 E Plaza Del Encanto, Tucson, AZ 85716
40 E Plaza Del Encanto, Tucson, AZ 85716
40 E Plaza Del Encanto, Tucson, AZ 85716
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Michael J Martinez

Michael J Martinez

+1(520) 971-3475
$2,699,000
Est. payment /mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
5,720 SqFt
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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 5,720 sqft

Price per Sqft $471

Subdivision El Encanto Estates

MLS Listing ID 22605891

Style Spanish

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1934

Annual Tax Amount $7,021

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.885 Acres

Acres 0.89

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Historic elegance abounds at 40 E Plaza del Encanto, set on nearly an acre within Tucson's prestigious El Encanto Estates and offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of the city's architectural history. This exquisite estate blends timeless craftsmanship with serene desert living and urban sophistication. Built in 1934, this Spanish Colonial Revival home was one of the original El Encanto homes, with design overseen by renowned architect Lewis ''Starky'' Starkweather. Behind the gated north semi-circle driveway, handcrafted wrought-iron fencing, mud adobe walls, mature trees, and a grand fountain set a tone of privacy and sophisticated charm. The stunning handcrafted mahogany door opens into an inviting foyer with double-arched entries that showcase dramatic scale and (continued)

Location

State AZ

County Pima

Area Central

Zoning Tucson - RX2

Rooms

Other Rooms Storage, Studio

Guest Accommodations Quarters

Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room

Kitchen Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Kitchen Island, Prep Sink, Refrigerator, Reverse Osmosis

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned

Cooling Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned

Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fountain

Parking Features Detached, Electric Door Opener

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Wood, Wrought Iron

Community Features Historic, Park, Paved Street

View Mountain(s)

Roof Type Built-Up,Tile

Accessibility None

Road Frontage Paved

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, North/South Exposure, Subdivided

Dwelling Type Single Family Residence

Story One

Sewer Connected

Water Public

Level or Stories One

Schools

Elementary Schools Sam Hughes

Middle Schools Mansfeld

High Schools Tucson

School District Tusd

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, VA

Horse Property No

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, VA

Special Listing Condition None

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MLS OF ARIZONA (MLSAZ) / Tucson Association of REALTORS®(TAR MLS)
Copyright 2026 MLS of Southern Arizona
Listed by Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

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