
Saguaro Ranch Homes for Sale — Tucson, AZ
A 1,200-acre guard-gated community carved into the Tortolita Mountains north of Marana, reached through a roughly 600-foot tunnel blasted through the mountainside at the north end of Thornydale Road.
Key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County, Arizona
- Average sale price
- $4,200,000
- Price range
- $2.4M – $8M+
- School district
- Marana USD
- Approximate population
- ~200
- Approximate number of homes
- ~90 homes
What defines this area
- 1,200-acre guard-gated community in the Tortolita Mountains
- Entered through a ~600-foot tunnel carved into the mountainside
- 80% of land preserved as undisturbed Sonoran Desert
- Four-plus-acre custom estate homesites
- 180 total homesites platted across the community
- Custom architect-designed desert-contemporary & territorial homes
- Private clubhouse, pool, fitness center & pickleball courts
- Moonlight Canyon phase built by Miramonte Homes
- ~25 minutes to downtown Tucson via Tangerine Rd & I-10
About Saguaro Ranch
A 1,200-acre guard-gated community carved into the Tortolita Mountains north of Marana, reached through a roughly 600-foot tunnel blasted through the mountainside at the north end of Thornydale Road. Originally platted in the mid-2000s around four-plus-acre estate homesites and a guest ranch, the project paused during the recession before new ownership relaunched it in 2019, adding the Moonlight Canyon phase built with Miramonte Homes. By design, only about 20% of the acreage is developable; the remaining 80% stays preserved as undisturbed Sonoran Desert, giving custom estates sweeping, unobstructed mountain views on multi-acre lots. Homes are custom, architect-designed desert-contemporary and territorial estates rather than production floor plans, and residents share a private clubhouse, pool, fitness facility, and pickleball courts inside the gates.
Saguaro Ranch is a luxury neighborhood in Pima County, on the northwest side of metro Tucson, Arizona, served by Marana USD. Homes trade in the $2.4M – $8M+ range, with an average sale price of $4,200,000 across roughly 90 homes and a population of about 200. Kyle Berglund, REALTOR® at Tierra Antigua Realty, represents buyers and sellers here — call (520) 250-8904.
Compare nearby Tucson neighborhoods
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- Northwest Tucson — Family, average $385,000
- Oro Valley — Family, average $498,000
- Marana — New Build, average $430,000
- Dove Mountain — Luxury, average $1,100,000
- Casas Adobes — Family, average $455,000
- Colonia Solana — Luxury, average $895,000
- Rancho Vistoso — Suburban, average $505,000
Frequently asked questions
What city is Saguaro Ranch in?
Saguaro Ranch is in Pima County, Arizona. Jurisdiction: Pima County, Arizona.
What is the average home price in Saguaro Ranch, Tucson?
The average sale price in Saguaro Ranch is approximately $4,200,000, with homes generally ranging from $2.4M – $8M+. These are rounded, long-run estimates drawn from historical MLSSAZ, Zillow ZHVI, and Redfin data for general orientation — not a current-month figure. Averages are means and can be skewed by a small number of high-value sales, so individual home values vary materially.
What school district serves Saguaro Ranch?
Saguaro Ranch is served by Marana USD. Confirm exact school assignments by specific address, as boundaries can change.
Is Saguaro Ranch a good place to live?
Saguaro Ranch is a luxury neighborhood in Pima County, on the northwest side of metro Tucson, Arizona, known for 1,200-acre guard-gated community in the Tortolita Mountains, Entered through a ~600-foot tunnel carved into the mountainside, 80% of land preserved as undisturbed Sonoran Desert, Four-plus-acre custom estate homesites. A 1,200-acre guard-gated community carved into the Tortolita Mountains north of Marana, reached through a roughly 600-foot tunnel blasted through the mountainside at the north end of Thornydale Road. It has an approximate population of ~200 across roughly ~90 homes.
What kind of homes are for sale in Saguaro Ranch?
Saguaro Ranch is a luxury submarket where homes generally trade between $2.4M – $8M+, with an average sale price of $4,200,000.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Saguaro Ranch?
Kyle Berglund, a licensed Arizona REALTOR® (License #SA668710000) at Tierra Antigua Realty, specializes in Saguaro Ranch and the greater Tucson area, including Pima County. Call (520) 250-8904 or email contact@kyleberglund.com for a free consultation.