3807 E Calle Altar, Tucson, AZ 85716

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$449,900

Welcome to The Cork House at El Montevideo. The natural cork exterior gives this renovated home a distinctive texture and warm desert character. A tiled walkway leads to the entry, framed by mature plantings and professionally designed native landscaping.

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A wider view of the home shows the natural cork exterior, trees, and water-conscious landscaping. Cork also contributes to the home’s thermal insulation.

The front landscape blends mature trees, native-looking desert plantings, and open groundcover areas. Professionally designed landscaping complements the natural cork exterior and Tucson setting.

The entry establishes the home’s calm, modern interior palette. A vintage reeded glass screen invites you into the light-filled spaces beyond.

The living room pairs an original fireplace with bright, updated finishes. Large windows admit daylight and offer views of the landscaped yard, while the french doors extend the living space to the spacious covered patio.

The living room opens through glazed French doors to a covered patio, creating an easy connection between indoor gathering spaces and outdoor living. Generous windows bring garden views into the room.

The living room opens directly to the patio, providing a strong conection between indoors and outdoors.

Another view of the living room highlights the fireplace, natural light, and generous proportions. Updates complement the home’s historic character.

This view illustrates the connection among the living room, dining area, and adjoining rooms. The layout offers flexible spaces for working, relaxing, and entertaining.

The kitchen features ample cabinetry, a tile backsplash, generous counter space, a Bosch dishwasher, and an induction cooktop.

This view shows the kitchen’s practical and spacious galley configuration, with work surfaces and storage along both sides. Recessed lighting helps illuminate the cooking and preparation areas.

Cabinetry, patterned tile, and long, usable counter runs give the kitchen a distinctive look and functional workspace. The adjacent dining area is visible through the doorway.

The bedroom offers a bright, restful setting, with multiple windows, a neutral palette, and room for a queen-size bed and additional furnishings.

A second view of the bedroom shows closet storage and the adjacent bathroom entrance.

This updated bathroom features a walk-in shower with tile surround, a streamlined vanity, and a bright, modern appearance. The shower is designed without a raised curb.

Office or piano nook in the living room.

Multiple windows and a comfortable layout make this room adaptable to work, reading, or guests.

This additional angle captures the bright windows and generous daylight of the front bedroom.

The hall bathroom includes a bathtub, updated fixtures, and light finishes.

The frosted glass front door provides lots of light to the entry.

Dedicated laundry area with side-by-side machines and useful counter space.

Walk-in pantry storage with open shelving and daylight from a nearby window.

The covered rear patio features exposed beams, a ceiling fan, and a paved surface, with doors and windows connecting directly to the house. It provides a sheltered outdoor living area.

The rear elevation shows the relationship between the home, the generous covered patio, and the open landscaped yard. The cork cladding continues around the exterior.

The backyard offers open space, mature trees, and desert-adapted plantings.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,496 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,930 Status: Active

Current Price: $449,900 List Date: 11/12/2026 Last Modified: 11/13/2026

Overview

Description

RANGE PRICE 449K-469K OPEN HOUSE 11/15. 1P-4P The Cork House at El Montevideo combines the character of a historic Tucson neighborhood with the comfort & convenience of a thoroughly modernized home. Thoughtfully reimagined throughout with classic style, the home features inviting living spaces with high ceilings & a fireplace, a chef's kitchen with induction cooktop, & 2 beautifully renovated bathrooms. A generous covered patio & professionally designed desert landscaping extend living outdoors. Behind the scenes, high-performance windows, natural cork cladding, & energy-efficient systems provide comfortable temperatures, quiet heating & cooling, & continuous filtered fresh air. A new roof & updated electrical & plumbing systems add peace of mind. Spacious R-1 lot allows for possible ADU

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Listing Details MLS# 22627448

Address Information

Street #: 3807
Direction: E
Street Name: Calle Altar
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85716
County: Pima
Country: USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code: 125-17-0510
Area: Central
Subdivision: El Montevideo Estates

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: 66 X 138
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Sqft: 8930
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 1496
Main House SqFt: 1496
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Carport Spaces: Yes
# of Covered Prkng: Yes
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: Yes
Year Built: 1946
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Howell
Middle School: Mansfeld
High School: Tucson
Horse Property: No
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 300.74
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 50.38

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Concrete Block; Natural Material Roof: Built-Up - Reflect Living Areas: Living Room Dining Areas: Dining Area Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Range; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; Induction Cooktop; Refrigerator; Wine Cooler Primary Bathroom Features: Bidet; Dual Flush Toilet; Exhaust Fan; Low Flow Showerhead; Shower Only Additional Bathroom Features: Dual Flush Toilet; Exhaust Fan; Low Flow Showerhead; Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer Extra Room: None Guest Facilities: None Interior Features: Energy Star Air Pkg; Green Label Backings; Green Seal Coatings; Non formaldehyde Cabinets; Skylights; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Living Room Window Covering: Stay Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Insulated Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Triple Pane Windows Technology: High Speed Internet; Home Automation; Smart Thermostat Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment; Geothermal; Heat Pump; Whole House Fan Main Heating: Energy Star Qualified Equipment; ENERGY STAR/ACCA RSI Qualified Installation; Heat Pump Water Heater: Electric Gas: None Sewer: None Water: Public Accessibility Option: Wide Doorways; Wide Hallways Security: Alarm Installed; Smoke Detector(s) Green Features: Air Quality; Building Materials; Electric; Heating/Cooling Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Block Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip; Trees Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert; Shrubs; Trees View: Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Driveway: Car(s) Pad; Circular RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Native Plants; Rain Barrel/Cistern(s); See Remarks Green Building Verification Type: Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Lot Features: North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Paved Street Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; 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: Broadway / Alvernon - West, North on El Camino del Norte, East on Calle Altar to address

Construction

Other: cork

Style

Other: mid-century

Roof

Other: new 2025

Dining Areas

Other: dining room

Kitchen Features

Countertops: granite
Pantry: Walk-In
Appliance Color: Stainless

Laundry

Other: washer as-is; 220

Interior Features

Energy Efficient Lighting: All
Interior Steps Y/N: N

Floor Covering

Other: cork

Main Cooling

SEER Rating: 167

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage: Yes

Pool

Conventional: No

Exterior Features

Front Faces: South

Subdivision Restrict

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

Submit With Offer

Other: Proof of funds

Home Protection

Offered: No

Documents

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Listing Office: Arizona Realty and Law

Last Updated: November - 13 - 2026

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