Sonora Desert Views

One of the nation’s fastest growing towns, Marana, AZ, is host to the Southwest’s premier luxury community of Saguaro Ranch.

Meticulously planned to preserve the Sonora Desert surroundings, these homes sit on 4-5 acres and building height restrictions guarantee that every house has spectacular views of the Saguaro-dotted desert around them. 

This community offers various other amenities to the lucky owners such as, a post office & general store, a Ranch House with many community rooms, an organic farm, great hiking, biking, & bridle paths, a swimming pool and spa, and much, much more. 

For more information on Saguaro Ranch real estate or other Tucson foothills homes, please contact Tucson Re/Max agent Kathy Vallee.

3438  W Moore Rd,  Tucson, AZ  85742

Just listed!

 This custom masonry home is located just outside the tunnel a of Saguaro Ranch. This home graces 4.26 acres of Mesquite and Palo Verde’s desert living in NW Tucson.The Ritz-Carlton Gold Club at Dove Mountain and Ritz-Carlton Residences, private luxury homes, golf and country club facilities, are just five miles away.

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For the next three years Tucson will host "The Accenture Match Play Tournament". Every February you will have the opportunity to see Tiger Wood and 63 other world famous golfer’s particiapte for the championship title at Dove Mountain "The Gallery" Golf and Country Club. In 2007 the Title was given to Henrik Stenson of Sweden.

As far as real estate development for this area…BOOM! It is quickly becoming the fastest growing area in Tucson. What’s going on…here is a small list for the future development in Marana: The Ritz Carlton Residences, Saguaro Ranch Phace III, Saguaro Ranch Guest Condominiums, Dove Mountain Resort, Tangerine Ridge, & Tangerine Hills.

Commercial activity continues to thrive in Marana. Here is a list of some of the project underway in Marana, Arizona.

Marana Place Center, Village Center at Cortaro Ranch, Marana Market Center, Willow Ridge Commercial, Silverbell Annimal Medical Center, Ritz Carlton Resort at Dove Mountain, and much more!

We specialize in Dove Mountain & Marana real estate! Please give us a call at 888-219-1024 if you are interested in selling or buying a home in Dove Mountain – Marana or Or Valley, Tucson, Arizona.

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Don & Kathy Vallee, CRS

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RE/MAX All Executives

Tucson, Arizona

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Arizona Foothills Magazine September/October Issue 2007

Best Places to Live – Tucson, AZ

Armory Park Del Sol - Considered the energy efficient Neighborhood tht has won every award for energy in Southern Arizona; technology as well. Located 5 to 10 minutes from downtown Tucson, featuring eclectic architecture of Victorian, Mission Revival, Territorial, & bungalow style housing.

Canyon Ranch Living – Renowned Spa resort consisting of a 30 acre community with custom homes & casitas. Located at the base of the Catalina Mountains near Sabino Canyon.

Dove Mountain – This is home of the Accenture Match Play Championship & The Gallery Golf Club at Dove Mountain. World class golf! The Ritz Carlton residence custom homes on the golf course for $1.5 million and up.

Red Rock Village - 25 minutes Northwest of Tucson is a 25 acre community park with softball, soccer, & swim complex for the kiddos. Plenty to do in this new community between Tucson & Phoenix. Eleven different floor plans with a variety of choices.

River Walk – Modern, well equipped new home with pool, gym, and manicured yard. Great option for the busy professional! Chic dwellings near the dry river bed "Rillito". There are 118 3 story town homes with luxuries for the discerning buyers. Located at teh base of the Catalins Foothills near the St. Phillips Plaza, La Encantada, & Joesler Village.

Saguaro Ranch – Stephen Phinny, the developer of this 1,035 acre equestrian community. The residents are required to capture the Old West architecture with rocks, boluders, & natural desert landscape. State of the art gym, 10,000 sqft. Spa, & professionaly managed equestrian center.

Spendido – A retirement community (55 and older) high end living, with wellness programs, & unsurpassed amenities. Apartments & homes range from 846 sqft. to 2,931 sqft. in size. Located at teh base of teh Tortollita Mountains near Stone Canyon Golf community & Honey Bee Canyon Estates. Gorgeous views of Pusch Ridge & majestic Saguaros.

Stone Canyon – Oro Valley development with a Tuscan Flair. Lavish one to t3wo acre estates enhanced with stone, boluders, & majestic saguaros. A lavish private golf course with clubhouse. Home of the Street of Dreams 2007.

The Post – Located in downtown Tucson near Congress, Great for music, theatre, & art lovers. Designed by Richard + Bauer with contemporary architecture & surroundings. Residents can enjoy the clubhouse, media room, living room, & two terraces.

Sam Hughes – Quaint historical neighborhood located near the University of Arizona. Architecture includes Missin Revival, Art Deco, Tudor revival, and mid-century modern homes.

For more informatin call Don or Kathy Vallee, CRS

RE/MAX All Executivces

520.219.1024

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$4.95M luxury home in Saguaro Ranch just sold and sets the record for the highest home sold in Tucson 2007 so far this year.

The development of Saguaro Ranch has taken the Luxury home market and turned it around for us! Tucson has a nice selection of luxury homes on the market in Stone Canyon, Saguaro Ranch, Catalina Foothills, and now in Dove Mountain- The Ritz Carlton Residences.

Please visit our website www.TucsonValley.com to see all Tucson MLS homes on the market with virtual tours and Photos. Tucson real estate remains a top second home destination.

Kathy Vallee is a certified Luxury home specialist.

13485  N Old Ranch House Rd "UNDER CONTRACT"

This spec home located in the prestigious Sagauro Ranch gated community was designed by the award winning architect Michael Franks of Tucson, Arizona.

Now under contract after 83 days on the market.

Saguaro Ranch is an exclusive luxury home community with residential lot prices starting at $1.5 million. Saguaro Ranch is an environment with unspoiled desert landscape with rock outcroppings and desert foliage with giant saguaros, mule deers, coyotes, maountain lions, and javelinas.

Stephen Phinny (Gerber family) spearheaded this project with 180 single family residences on parcels averaging five acres.

The home will be built utilizing natural materials such as adobe & native rock, rammed earth, and muted color tones.

If you would like a private showing of this beautiful community please call Don and Kathy Vallee, RE/MAX All Executives, Tucson AZ.

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The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association officially broke ground mid-March with seven custom builders and Mayor Ed Honea in attendance. Mayor Ed Honea commented "It will bring jobs, and is an asset to the community. We appreciate home building".

The Arizona Daily Star reported in the April 29, 2007 Sunday newspaper that Steve Canatsey, owner of Canatsey Building & Development, is chairing the event. He was the chair of the last parade of hmes held in 1988.  New construction homes in Marana, Arizona.

Tucson, Arizona also hosts the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, Tucson Rodeo, NFL Super Bowl in Glendale, and spring Training, and not to forget the Accenture Match play tournament.

The parade of Homes will feature 29-lot, 36 acre parcel being developed by Lex Sears. The lots will consist of 1 acre homesites at the Sonoran Preserve on teh Bajada, located in Marana, Arizona near Dove Mountain and Saguaro Ranch.

The seven builders are: Canatsey Building, Bauer Homes, Lathrem Homebuilders, Becklin Construction, Casa Bonitas Development, JD Raney Construction, and Washburn Custom Builders.

The sponsors for the event are: Southwest Gas, Jim Click Automotive Group, Expert Solar Systems, Bank of Arizona, and First American Title.

April 10, 2007 Leslie Christie a CNN Money reporter has written a great article on "The Boom Areas of America, 10-fastest growing U.S. counties".

According to the U.S. census bureau Maricopa county or Phoenix, Arizona has been listed as number 6 for fastest growing area in the nation.

Today Maricopa County or Phoenix, Arizona reports a population of 3.8 million and Tucson’s popluation has grown to 843,000.

Why should you consider Tucson or Phoenix? We have great weather, job growth and high tech companies moving here, and the cost of living is relatively low.

Tucson is a low key, casual, beautiful place to live. We have been discovered!The Accenture Match play tournament brought in 67 world famous golf pros and a couple of them bought homes in the luxurios Gallery Canyon Pass area.

WOW! The Ritz Carlton residence will feature several luxury homes behind the exclusive gates of Canyon Pass. The starting spec home has over 4800 square feet and hosts high end technology with fabulous Tortolita views. The homes in this area will start at 1.3 million.

Want more? How about the opening of "The Street of Dreams". There are eight luxury homes for sale in Stone Canyon. Stone Canyon is a private gated golf community designed by Jay Morrish. What sets this area apart is the gorgeous rock outcroppings and boulders. The greens meander through out several luxurious homes and a state of the art country club.

The best is yet to come! Saguaro Ranch was developed by Stephen Phinny a real estate developer and son of Ambassador Robert H. Phinny, and grandson of Daniel F. Gerber, founder of Gerber Products Company.

Saguaro Ranch offers architectural features to further enhance the Sonoran desert beauty, natural rock outcroppings, boulders, and Tortolita mountain views! Steve Phinny had a dream to build a full service equestrian ranch catering to the ultra rich. We have been discovered by some movie stars! Yes, build and they will come!

Marana and Oro Valley has been compared to "Scottsdale" or "The Boulders" need I say more. Are we worried about the housing market in Tucson?

If you would like more information on any of the developments mentioned please email us. Please feel free to visit our website at www.TheValleeTeam.com

Don & Kathy Vallee, RE/MAX All Executives, Tucson, Arizona.

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Here is a great link to look up the crime statistics for Marana, Arizona. Go to The Pima Country Sheriiffs department:  www.pimasheriff.org and click on “Crime Maps”.

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A new look for Tucson!

Northwest Tucson Real Estate – Marana, Arizona

We attended a special reception unveiling Tucson’s most expensive home, priced at $1,000.00 per square foot. A contemporay home reveals the private side for the most discriminating buyer!

Window walls through out, maximize exposure to the outdoors. A custom home built by Ranheim Development Group captures the organic beauty of the Sonoran desert with several terraces, succulent cactus gardens & water features. The rear garden has a spacious deck and pool with gorgeous natural rock outcoppings.  The master bedroom "is the perfect example of mixing outside and inside", and hosts an indoor and out door fireplace.

Built on 4.15 acres in the guard gated equestrian community of Saguaro Ranch. This 5300 square foot home bosts of extensive outdoor living spaces, two out door kitchens, four fireplaces & gas firepits, high tech automation, media room, polished concrete floors, wine room, Guest house, Private pool & spa with special effects water feature, gourmet kitchen, state of the art media screens, & much more!

Offered at $5,950,000.000

To schedule a private showing call Don or Kathy Vallee, CRS, RE/MAX All Executives at 888-219-1024. Please email  for more information!