Vista Point Properties

1919 E 3rd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

$1,775,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,676 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,848 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,775,000 List Date: 5/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/23/2026

Description

This Magnificent & Historic 1928 beautifully preserved & graciously updated home provides a truly rare opportunity to own one of Tucson's finest homes. A lovely gated, lushly landscaped front courtyard with sparkling fountain, decorative tiled wall art, gorgeous flowers & hedges, invites you into this exceptional home with 3899 sq. ft. in the main house. The spacious interior encompasses a foyer entry, an exquisite living room with 12ft. high beam ceilings with corbels, dramatic natural stone fireplace, 9 ft. High picture windows, custom draperies, large Spanish chandeliers, French doors, gorgeous wood floors throughout, formal dining room, charming gourmet island kitchen with 13ft. high beam ceilings, custom cabinets, limestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, continued......

Supplements: ..... Viking 6 burner gas range & double ovens, Viking refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Viking warming drawer, Viking wine cooler, pantry, breakfast area, gas fireplace with marble mantle, cozy family room with built in cabinets, 4 bedrooms & 4.5 baths in the main house including primary suite with luxurious bath featuring marble countertops & marble floors , beautiful matching marble tiled vanities, Jetted tub, separate marble tiled steam shower & walk in closet. Additional amenities include an incredible media room with electrical retractable large projector & large movie screen, temperature controlled 700 bottle wine cellar, gorgeous Spanish chandeliers, beautiful sconces & crown molding throughout, tile roof, 3 HVAC units, 3 hot water heaters & water softener. The stunning 777sq ft. guest house features a large living area with fireplace, kitchenette with microwave, sink, small refrigerator, bedroom & bath with shower, Saltillo tile floors, & French doors to the backyard. Enjoy the resort like backyard with gas heated pebble tec pool & spa, fireplace, lush landscaping & incredible foliage, 5 citrus trees, artificial turf, lovely fountain, outdoor Kitchen with barbecue, oven, refrigerator, basement & circular driveway. Some furniture can be included in purchase price. Move right in & be part of Tucson History. For your enjoyment, The following is a list of all the previous owners since 1928 & some personal information about each of them. 1919 EAST 3RD STREET Built 1928. Spanish Colonial Revival style influenced by the 1916 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park, San Diego, California A Chronology of Residents: 1928-1933 Ferdinand and Elizabeth Biston (retired) and daughter Ramona 1934 Joseph Boyd Moss and Ramona Butz Biston Moss *Ramona was a very active member of the Sigma Phi sorority at the University of Arizona and served as Treasurer 1935-1936 Home vacant and listed for sale 1937 Mrs. T L Daily (tenant) 1938-1948 Jaqueline "Jack" Smith Holliday and Florence Baker Holliday *Iron and Steel magnates from Hammond, Indiana and Winter residents. An early 20th Century "Power Couple" whose winter visits would set off Tucson's "Social Season". Jack and Florence Holliday were so influential that U. S. President Herbert Hoover would invite them to visit him in the White House and every winter in Tucson their arrival would be announced in the Arizona Daily Star newspaper. 1948-1961 Mrs. Sharlot Avery Swem *Supreme Officer of the International Order of Job's Daughters and President of the Methodist Church, who was mentioned more times in the Arizona Daily Star than any other of our home's owners. 1962-1963 Home vacant. Listed owner, Kenneth Myers *The house was being remodeled during this period 1964-1966 Warren J. and Cora M. King (retired) 1967 Robert Shearer (main house) John Paquin (guest house)-tenants 1968-1979 Alfred H. and Ann Rambow *Alfred had been a U. S. Naval officer during World War II, and later a TUSD teacher and President of the local Central YMCA , Ann would become Membership Chairman of the American Association of University Women and active in local philanthropic work. 1980-1990 Stephen A. and Rebekah Chapman *Stephen owned local business Chapman Steel manufacturing and Rebekah was a successful local realtor. The Chapmans did extensive remodeling on the house, including the kitchen. 1990-2002 Kay Duda *Kay installed the swimming pool. She primarily bought the home so that her children could live here while attending the U of A. She only lived here briefly herself. Aside from our family, Kay Duda owned our home longer than anyone else over the past 98 years. 2002-Current The Mike and Ilene Pavon family *After 24 wonderful years caring for our home and raising our triplet children here we are ready to invite another family to become part of our home's history. 2026-?... Are you ready to become part of history?

More Information MLS# 22611517

Address Information

Street #: 1919 Direction: E Street Name: 3rd Suffix: Street State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85719 County: Pima Country: USA

Location Tax Legal

Tax Code: 125-06-0110 Area: Central Subdivision: University Manor

Contract Information

Current Price: $1,775,000 List Price: $1,775,000 Listing Date: 2026-05-04 Status: Active Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: 75 x 164 x 76 x 163 Lot Acres: 0.27 Lot Sqft: 11848 Lot Size Source: Assessor Combined SqFt: 4676 Main House SqFt: 3899 Guest House SqFt: 777 Source of SqFt: Floor Plan Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 5 1/2 Baths: 1 Total Baths: 6 Unit Level: 1 Basement: Yes # of Fireplaces: 5 Year Built: 1928 School District: TUSD Elementary School: Sam Hughes Middle School: Mansfeld High School: Tucson Horse Property: No Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 379.6 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 149.81

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.232098 Geo Lon: -110.943159

Showing Information

Directions: From Campbell, E/Speedway, S/Norris, W/3rd to 1919

Kitchen Features

Countertops: limestone Pantry: Cabinet Appliance Color: Stainless

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops: marble Other: steam shower

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N: Y

Floor Covering

Other: marble

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Pool

Conventional: Yes

Spa

Other: sauna

Landscape - Front

Other: hedges

Driveway

Paved: Gravel

Exterior Features

Front Faces: South

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No CC&Rs: Yes Deed Restrictions: Yes

Home Protection

Offered: No

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Masonry Stucco Style: Santa Barbara; Spanish Roof: Built-Up - Reflect; Tile Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Lazy Susan; Microwave; Refrigerator; Warming Drawer; Water Purifier; Wet Bar; Wine Cooler Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Jetted Tub; Separate Shower(s) Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall; Exhaust Fan; Powder Room; Separate Showers; Shower & Tub Laundry: Laundry Closet; Dryer; Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Extra Room: Media; Rec Room; Storage Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Columns; Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Skylights; Split Bedroom Plan; Walk-In Closet(s); Water Softener; Water Purifier; Wet Bar; Wine Cellar Fireplace: Gas; Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Guest Quarters; Kitchen; Living Room; Patio; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile; Mexican Tile; Wood Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: Alarm System; Cable TV; High Speed Internet; Pre-Wired Srnd Snd Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Heat Pump; Zoned Main Heating: Heat Pump; Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas; Recirculating Pump Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Water Company Accessibility Option: None Security: Alarm Installed; Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Pool: Heated Spa: Conventional Fence: Masonry; Stucco Finish Landscape - Front: Artificial Turf; Decorative Gravel; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf; Flower Beds; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees View: Residential; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Driveway: Circular RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue; Courtyard; Fountain; Kennel/Dog Run; Outdoor Kitchen Lot Features: Adjacent to Alley; North/South Exposure Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Paved Street; Sidewalks; Street Lights Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; Submit; VA Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: June - 23 - 2026
1919 E 3rd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719- MLS# 22611517
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