Vista Point Properties

3819 E Calle Cortez, Tucson, AZ 85716

$749,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,365 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,452 Status: Active
Current Price: $749,000 List Date: 3/13/2026 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Description

INCREDIBLE HISTORIC JOESLERESQUE STYLED RESIDENCE in the Coveted Central Oasis, El Montevideo Estates. Thoughtful attention to detail has been painstakingly dedicated to preserve the home's original character and architectural elements. Mid-Century charm abounds, plus enjoy proximity to all mid-town amenities- shops and restaurants. Home blends modern comforts with the refined character found in classic Tucson homes. Lovely pine beamed ceilings in living areas, Wood Burning Cone Shaped Fireplace, Secondary BR's share a Large Jack-N-Jill Bath with Classic Original Tile. Recent upgrades include a Newer Roof, Newer Ceramic Tile in all traffic areas, a Newer HVAC, Custom Security Door, + Rainwater Harvesting. Gorgeous 2024 Kitchen Remodel with New Cabinets, Quartz Counters, and New Appliances.

Supplements: The Gourmet Kitchen also offers a Pot Rack, Exposed Brick above the stove, and a Butler's Pantry. The Kitchen area flows into the Outdoor Patio area #1 with Brick Pavers, Outdoor Dining Area, Rainwater Harvesting, and Gutters connecting to the Rainwater Harvesting tank added. High Adobe Walls, Mature Trees, and Desert landscaping treat your guests to a "Blue Willow" like Patio Space. In the backyard, your guests will be surprised and delighted by the "Cantina De Jesus," which looks straight out of a movie set, but actually provides the homeowner with numerous outdoor storage areas and workshops. Could be potential for a guest house or casita- one would just need to add plumbing. (Electrical is already there). Workshop area has 220V- great for projects. Also a potting shed and numerous creative outdoor spaces- limited only by your imagination. Additional upgrades to the home include- All windows were replaced by Tucson Window and Door. Electric Box was upgraded in 2007. New Gas Meter and Water Meter. Water Heater replaced in 2019. Split System HVAC- front unit replaced in 2021- back unit replaced in 2020. ADT Home Security System with Security Cameras (Stays). Breezeway connecting wings of the house with stained concrete flooring. Primary Suite Wing was a previous addition and is Burnt Adobe construction, and contains the Primary Bedroom, Laundry + Storage. The Primary Bath was Remodeled with a Walk in Shower, and is spacious and bright. The primary wing also offers a separate Executive office space (or 4th bedroom) with wood plank floors, exposed adobe, wood beams, and an old fashioned cast iron corner pot belly stove (stays). Entire house has numerous period built in cabinet and secret storage nooks/additional storage spaces. (When visiting check behind shuttered doors). The driveway has room to add on a single car, tandem carport. The backyard is a zen oasis with patio #2- a brick sitting area among tall mature trees, an outdoor brick fire pit, and a lovely metal ocotillo ribbed fencing. The beautiful backyard provides a peaceful oasis, and is also pool sized. This home was originally custom built for the former president of Valley National Bank. A rare offering in the classic El Montevideo Estates Community- it is a true Tucson treasure, with the money saving benefits of Historic tax status. The property also has one of only 57 remaining original Truly Nolen termite warranties from 1969. You'll love this location: it's just a short stroll to Locale for morning coffee, weekend brunch, or an elevated dinner. Midtown restaurants and shopping are minutes away, and the historic Sunshine Mile district is also close at hand. The home sits just 2.5 miles from the University of Arizona, and only 3.5 miles from downtown- offering quick access to everything from arts and culture, to major medical and employers. Less than half a mile away is Gene C. Reid Park, Tucson's iconic recreation hub: run or walk the scenic 2-mile path, play one of two 18-hole golf courses, visit the Reid Park Zoo, wander the rose garden and duck pond, or take your dog to Miko's Corner Playground for off-leash fun. The Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center offers year-round swimming and wellness programs. Welcome to your own Tucson Historic, Mid-town Oasis, where all the work has been done. Here, in the midst of a shaded Eucalyptus grove- you will find the perfect place to begin your next chapter!

More Information MLS# 22606790

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 3819 Direction: E Street Name: Calle Cortez State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85716 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: 2030.85 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: From Parcel:001010010 /El Montevideo Estates E12' Lot 13 & W58' Lot 14 Blk 4 Historic Property Township: 14 Community: None Range: 14 Section: 9 Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - R1 Fire Protection: Included in Taxes Fema Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 125-17-0890 Area: Central Subdivision: El Montevideo Estates

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $749,000 List Price: $749,000 Listing Date: 2026-03-13 Status: Active

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: 71 x 135 x 72 x 136 Lot Acres: 0.22 Lot Sqft: 9452 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No Guest House SqFt: 0 Main House SqFt: 2365 Source of SqFt: Assessor # of Covered Prkng: 0 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: No # of Fireplaces: 2 Unit Level: 1 School District: TUSD Elementary School: Howell Middle School: Mansfeld High School: Tucson Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 316.7 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 79.24 Combined SqFt: 2365 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2 Year Built: 1948

Showing Information

Directions: From 5th and Alvernon, South to Calle Cortez, West to Address.

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Brick: 1 Burnt Adobe: 1

Style

Bungalow: 1 Pueblo: 1 Spanish: 1

Sewer

Connected: 1

Roof

Modified Bitumen: 1 Shingle: 1

Water

Water Company: 1 Other: City of Tucson

Living Areas

Family Room: 1

Dining Areas

Formal Dining Room: 1

Fence

Wood: 1 Wrought Iron: 1 Other: Burnt Adobe

View

Residential: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 1 Countertops: Quartz Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Electric Range: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Pantry: Butler Refrigerator: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless

Road Maintenance

City: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops: Quartz Shower Only: 1

Lot Features

North/South Exposure: 1 Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Countertops/Hall: 1 Jack & Jill: 1 Shower & Tub: 1 Other: Original Period Tile

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Natural Gas: 1

Extra Room

Storage: 1 Workshop: 1 Other: Outbuildings

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Guest Facilities

None: 1

Association & Fees

HOA: No

Interior Features

Built-in Features: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Workshop: 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N Split Bedroom Plan: 1

Fireplace

Fire Pit: 1 Wood Burning: 1 Wood Burning Stove: 1

Fireplace Location

Family Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Other: Outdoor Fire pit

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA: 1

Floor Covering

Carpet: 1 Ceramic Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Submit With Offer

Loan Pre-Qual: 1 Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1 Other: Proof of Funds

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

Level: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1 Garden Window(s): 1

Technology

Alarm System: 1 Cable TV: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Security

Alarm Installed: 1 Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1 Wrought Iron Security Door: 1

Green Features

Building Materials: 1 Water: 1

Landscape - Front

Decorative Gravel: 1 Desert Plantings: 1 Low Care: 1 Shrubs: 1 Trees: 1

Landscape - Rear

Decorative Gravel: 1 Desert Plantings: 1 Low Care: 1 Shrubs: 1 Trees: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

None: 1

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Patio: 1

Pool

Conventional: No None: 1

Property Disclosures

Insurance Claims History Report: 1 Military Airport Vcty: 1 Public Airport Vcty: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

None: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Paved: Gravel

RV Parking

Space Available: 1

Exterior Features

Courtyard: 1 Front Faces: South Native Plants: 1 Rain Barrel/Cistern(s): 1 Other: Fire Pit

Neighborhood Feature

Historic: 1 Park: 1 Paved Street: 1

Subdivision Restrict

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

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.224576 Geo Lon: -110.910895

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Brick; Burnt Adobe Style: Bungalow; Pueblo; Spanish Roof: Modified Bitumen; Shingle Living Areas: Family Room Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Exhaust Fan; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall; Jack & Jill; Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Storage; Workshop Guest Facilities: None Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; Split Bedroom Plan; Workshop Fireplace: Fire Pit; Wood Burning; Wood Burning Stove Fireplace Location: Family Room; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Garden Window(s) Technology: Alarm System; Cable TV; High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Main Heating: Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Water Company Accessibility Option: Level Security: Alarm Installed; Closed Circuit Camera(s); Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Green Features: Building Materials; Water Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Wood; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees Landscape - Rear: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees View: Residential; Sunset Road Type: Paved RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Courtyard; Native Plants; Rain Barrel/Cistern(s) Lot Features: North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Park; Paved Street Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Military Airport Vcty; Public Airport Vcty; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026
3819 E Calle Cortez, Tucson, AZ 85716- MLS# 22606790
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