4228 N Placita De Sandra, Tucson, AZ, 85718
About This Home
Wake up to mountain views. End the day with sparkling city lights. Set on a premier 1.5-acre lot in Bellas Catalinas Estates, this foothills home offers panoramic views of the Catalina Mountains, the Tucson skyline, and the surrounding Sonoran Desert from nearly every window. The updated kitchen features a spacious walk-in pantry and opens to inviting living spaces, including a stunning living room and library with expansive windows that frame the Catalina Mountains like artwork. The oversized primary suite is a private retreat with multiple windows overlooking the city and a hillside dotted with towering saguaros, along with a large walk-in closet. Outside, the beautifully landscaped backyard offers the perfect place to relax, entertain, and enjoy Tucson's unforgettable sunsets. This is Tucson foothills living at its best, offering the privacy, views, and connection to the desert landscape that make this area so special.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Materials
- Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
- Construction materials: Frame - Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Exhaust Fan,Disposal,Refrigerator,Gas Cooktop,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Washer,Dryer
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Entrance Foyer,Walk-In Closet(s),High Ceilings,Built-in Features
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,446
- Total interior livable area: 3,446 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wide Doorways,Wide Hallways
Details
- Parcel number: 108261690
- Zoning: Tucson - CR1
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated
- Patio & porch: Covered,Paver,Patio
- Exterior features: Native Plants
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Stucco Finish,Masonry,View Fence
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),City,Sunset,Panoramic,Sunrise
Lot
- Lot size: 1.57 Acres
- Features: Decorative Gravel,Sprinklers In Front,Adjacent to Wash,Cul-De-Sac,Hillside Lot,North/South Exposure,Elevated Lot
- Lot size dimensions: Irregular
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage Cabinets
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Pima County and Arizona
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,517 | $78,204 |
| Home Insurance | $279 | $3,348 |
| Property Taxes | $751 | $9,012 |
| Electricity | $364 | $4,379 |
| Total | $7,911 | $94,932 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Contingent | $1,289,000 |
| 2026-07-09 | Listed for sale | $1,289,000 |
| 2017-04-26 | Sold | $720,000 |
| 2017-04-24 | Listed for sale | $779,000 |
| 2017-03-28 | Pending sale | $779,000 |
| 2017-02-28 | Listed for sale | $779,000 |
| 2017-01-09 | Sold | $600,000 |
| 2015-06-15 | Listing removed | $3,600 |
| 2015-05-28 | Price change | $3,600 |
| 2015-04-28 | Listed for rent | $3,800 |
| 2013-03-31 | Listing removed | $3,600 |
| 2013-01-20 | Price change | $3,600 |
| 2012-12-20 | Price change | $3,800 |
| 2012-11-14 | Price change | $4,000 |
| 2012-10-14 | Listed for rent | $3,900 |
| 2011-02-28 | Listing removed | $1,050,000 |
| 2011-02-21 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000 |
| 2006-11-21 | Sold | $1,250,000 |
| 2001-04-13 | Sold | $695,000 |
| 1999-08-04 | Sold | $110,000 |
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