3755 E Calle Cortez, Tucson, AZ 85716

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$924,000

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Mature garden with roses and fruit trees

Fully enclosed, quiet, private courtyard

High beamed ceilings create a sense of release

Dining room looking toward living room and kitchen

Bright open kitchen with quartz countertops, alder slab cabinets, and convenient desk/breakfast bar

Kitchen - Velux skylight with solar screen adjusts light and airflow

Primary bathroom with original soaking tub

Flexible room off primary bedroom - was originally a bedroom, then an office.

This space was used as a library and office- built in 2008 - has its own entrance and half-bath.

This would be a wonderful space for a home office, a home gym, a private fitness studio, or could be converted to guest quarters

Hall bath - incredible original tilework

Large laundry room with utility sink and access to backyard

Generous storage/workshop between garage and laundry room

Overhead - looking at the property from the SE

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,280 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,456 Status: Active

Current Price: $924,000 List Date: 11/12/2026 Last Modified: 11/15/2026

Overview

Description

*First Time on the Market*. Owned and lovingly cared for by the family who built it in 1975, this modern urban oasis is an environmentally sensitive response to the desert climate. Designed by architect and former UofA Dean of Architecture, Chuck Albanese, this modern residence is a masterclass in desert-sensitive design. The intentional L-shape utilizes western storage buffers and deep-set courtyard porches to masterfully manage heat gain while inviting the outdoors in. Cited in the National Register of Historic Places records, preserved with its original mahogany doors, high beamed ceilings, custom aesthetic, and located in Historic El Montevideo, this Albanese original represents a rare opportunity for the architectural collector. The original sprawling floor plan features

Supplements: four bedrooms and an office/5th bedroom. The spacious library was added in 2008 and could easily be converted into a second en-suite or a guest quarters, or used as a professional's office. A sophisticated kitchen boasts Alder cabinetry, Quartz counters, and a professional-grade appliance suite including a Wolf gas cooktop, Viking warming drawer, a ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 22627419

Address Information

Street #: 3755
Direction: E
Street Name: Calle Cortez
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85716
County: Pima
Country: USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code: 125-10-0810
Area: Central
Subdivision: El Montevideo Estates

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: 86 x 140 x 87 x 141
Lot Acres: 0.26
Lot Sqft: 11456
Lot Size Source: Owner
Combined SqFt: 3280
Main House SqFt: 3280
Source of SqFt: Owner
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Prkng: 2
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 2
Total Baths: 4
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: Yes
Year Built: 1975
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Howell
Middle School: Mansfeld
High School: Tucson
Horse Property: No
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 281.71
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 80.66

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Frame - Stucco Style: Modern Roof: Built-Up - Reflect; Metal Living Areas: Great Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area Kitchen Features: Convection Oven; Desk; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Warming Drawer Primary Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub; Walk-in Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall; Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Powder Room; Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Storage; Sink; Washer Extra Room: Library; Office; Workshop Guest Facilities: None Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Beamed Ceilings; High Ceilings; Skylights; Walk-In Closet(s) Fireplace: Insert Fireplace Location: Great Room Floor Covering: Carpet; Wood Window Covering: Stay Technology: High Speed Internet; Telephone Main Cooling: Central Air; Ductless; Zoned Main Heating: Mini-Split; Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas Electric: Solar PV System Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Rolling Security Shutters; Smoke Detector(s) Spa: None Fence: Block; Stucco Finish Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Vegetable Garden View: Residential Road Type: Paved RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Courtyard; Native Plants; Rain Barrel/Cistern(s) Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; North/South Exposure Neighborhood Feature: Historic; None Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Lead-Based Paint; Military Airport Vcty; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None

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Showing Information

Directions: From Broadway and Alvernon, go North on Alvernon, West on Calle Cortez, property will be on the right side of the street second from the end of the cul-de-sac.

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 2
Countertops: quartz
Pantry: Closet
Appliance Color: Stainless

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops: Formica
Other: 2 separate sinks

Additional Bathroom Features

Other: Formica

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N: N

Floor Covering

Other: Quarry tile; linoleu

Electric

Electric Company: TEP
Solar PV Ownership: Owned

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage: Yes

Pool

Conventional: No

Driveway

Paved: Pavers

Exterior Features

Front Faces: South

Subdivision Restrict

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

Submit With Offer

Other: Solar Addendum

Home Protection

Offered: No

Documents

Lead Paint Discl ›

Airport ›

Affiliated Business Disclosure Statement ›

Listing Office: Tierra Antigua Realty

Last Updated: November - 15 - 2026

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