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157 Montezuma Well Road, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,647 Sq Ft

This is a remote, rustic getaway - truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for enjoying the peace & deep quiet of the surrounding rolling oak, juniper grasslands, abundant wildlife & wonderful hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding right out your door. Lovingly maintained, this fully furnished rustic 3 BR, 2 bath gem is being offered for the first time at well below replacement cost and is ready for immediate enjoyment and/or further development with endless potential. The home's design features materials that connect with the landscape. The wrap-around porch and exterior walkways are assembled entirely using stones from the property. The inside opens up from the stone porch into a living room, dining room, and kitchen area with cabinetry and furniture built from mesquite & oak from the property and other local sources. Furniture, and architectural features throughout - including arched passageways, built-in bookcases, wood planked ceilings and custom interior doors and window shutters - are unique and hand crafted locally, all imbuing the interior space with a modest, rustic simplicity. The floors are hand-stained concrete, & the walls highly efficient insulated concrete forms, providing excellent energy savings. Outside, a large endless-current swim spa offers relaxation & fitness and a kitchen herb garden, fruit trees, a small greenhouse and vegetable garden & horse privileges support hobbies & homesteading. A private well, septic system, and underground electric, preserve unspoiled vistas. Tucked away in southern Arizona's beautiful 20,000-acre gated Salero Ranch community between Patagonia and Tubac, this enchanting Southwest-style home awaits your visit. Set on 38 secluded acres of rolling grasslands adorned with mesquite, juniper, and oak trees, and at a mild 4,400-foot elevation, this property could be a perfect weekend escape, a guest home for a future custom build, or even a full-time residence. Wildlife abounds here and the dark skies and clean air make every evening magical. Additional acreage is available, and there is direct access to endless hiking, horseback riding, birding and mountain biking including in the nearby Coronado National Forest and Arizona Game and Fish Preserve. Whether you're seeking serenity, solitude, adventure, or a place to grow, this peaceful remote sanctuary delivers a lifestyle that's as full of possibilities as the land itself.

  • MLS# 22526526
  • Date Listed10/12/2025
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 38.29 acres (1,667,912 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Septic Tank
  • Subdivision Salero Ranch
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Santa Cruz
  • Year Built 2009
  • Water Well
  • Square Feet 1,647 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $288.4

Interior Features

  • Appliances Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring Concrete
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
  • Heating Baseboard, Electric, Propane

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Greenhouse, Workshop
  • Roof Shingle, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Lot Size Acres 38.29
  • Lot Size SQFT 1,667,912.00
  • Lot Features Cul- De- Sac, Level, Native Plants

Financial Considerations

  • HOA Fee $53 Annually
  • Tax Amount $1,625
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

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Walkability in AZ / 85648

Source: Walkscore

1/100

Bikable

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Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 0/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 7/100.

Property Change History

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List Price decreased from $495,000 to $475,000
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Frequently Asked Questions for 157 Montezuma Well Road

Source: Realty.com

157 Montezuma Well Road, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 is a Single Family 1,647 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 45 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $475,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 45 photos of 157 Montezuma Well Road.

Our records indicate that 157 Montezuma Well Road was built in 2009.

The full address for this home is 157 Montezuma Well Road, Rio Rico, AZ 85648.

157 Montezuma Well Road has been listed on Realty.com since Sun October 12, 2025

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 0/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 7/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 157 Montezuma Well Road. Patagonia Elementary School (Grades: K - 5), Patagonia Elementary School (Grades: 6 - 8), Patagonia Union High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: First United Realty, Inc (tel: 800-726-0100)
Listing agent: Martin Ryan (tel: 520-429-0746) (#35633)

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