3155 W Elephant Head Road, Amado, AZ 85645 (MLS# 6882220)

3155 W Elephant Head Road, Amado, AZ 85645

$4,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,197 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,870,283 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,500,000 Last Modified: 8/17/2026

Overview

Description

Santa Rita Mountains Ranch. Conveniently located near Tucson, Green Valley, and Tubac, this remarkable 160-acre horse and cattle ranch offers a rare blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities. Adjacent to the property is a 6,000-acre Arizona state grazing lease, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, nature watching, and hunting or running cattle. The ranch has deep roots in the region's history, once part of the Canoa Land Grant and later owned by the Amado family, after whom the nearby town is named.Designed for the elite equestrian, the property includes 80 acres of irrigated pastures divided by solar electric fencing, a total of 5 barns totaling 33 stalls, a 375 x 185 arena with return alley and roping shoot. An additional 275x100 track

Supplements: compliments additional facilities including a dressage court, three round pens, a hot walker, and covered vet stocks. Historic retacque corrals, now rare in the region, still remain. The original adobe barn, now home to mares and babies, was featured in John Wayne westerns, adding to the ranch's rich legacy. All stalls are oversized, with most bein ...

Listing Details MLS# 6882220

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
3155
Compass
W
Street Name
Elephant Head
St Suffix
Road
City/Town Code
Amado
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85645
Country
US
County Code
Pima
Assessor Number
304-44-007
Subdivision
None
Tax Year
2023

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN
No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
3
Approx SQFT
2197
Price/SqFt
2048.25
Horses
Y
Builder Name
UNK
Year Built
1972
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure
Yes
Approx Lot SqFt
6870283
Approx Lot Acres
157.72
Flood Zone
No
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Marketing Name
Rancho Sonado
Elementary School District
Sahuarita Unified District
High School District
Sahuarita Unified District
Elementary School
Sahuarita Primary School
Jr. High School
Sahuarita Intermediate School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
I-19 Frontage Road and Elephant Head Road
Directions
From Tucson: Proceed on I-19 to Exit 56 to Canoa Road, at the traffic circle take exit onto E. Canoa Ranch Road turn right on i-19 Frontage Road, Turn Left onto Elephant Head Road. Ranch on right.

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

Parking Spaces

Carport Spaces
2
Total Covered Spaces
2

More Information

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
No Showing Service Used

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: Farm; Ranch Architecture: Ranch View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Double Vanity; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit Flooring: Vinyl Window Features: Vinyl Frame Spa: None Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Granite Counters; Laminate Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Technology: Pre-Wire Sat Dish Exterior Features: Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: RV Access/Parking Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Adobe Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Metal Cooling: Central Air; Evaporative Cooling; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Propane Utilities: Oth Elec (See Rmrks); Propane Water Source: Private Well Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Fencing: Wrought Iron Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; East/West Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Desert Back; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Horse Features: Corral(s); Stall; Barn; Tack Room; Arena; Hot Walker Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Unit Style: All on One Level Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional; Farm Home/ USDA Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 17 - 2026
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