Building Guidelines at Saguaro Ranch

One drive through the 600-ft tunnel and subsequent Sonoran desert oasis and it’s clear to see why Saguaro Ranch is a picture-perfect location to build a house. Take a look at five important Saguaro Ranch building guidelines and start planning your dream home.

1. We’re all about nature.

Saguaro Ranch is located in one of the most beautiful, naturally preserved locations in the country. We plan on keeping it that way. We talk with builders about cleanup, working hours (which vary by season) and other best practices to help SR stay as undisturbed as possible. In fact, if a protected plant (such as saguaro) is threatened in building your house and is of a certain size, it will be transplanted instead of cut down.

2. We want homes to reflect the area…

Our design guidelines outline materials that are permitted for building. We want homes to use natural colors that occur in the landscape while still maintaining a contemporary Arizona feel. The same for materials — no wood siding, but adobe and stone and other materials are permitted (and encouraged).

3. ...but there are still a lot of custom measures you can implement.

We encourage uniqueness! For our estate lots, there’s infinite potential for how you can build in this space. Solar panels, large panoramic windows, fireplaces — the world (desert?) is your oyster.

Homes must have at least 2,700 square feet and we maintain certain height restrictions (we don’t want to block anyone’s view), and if you’ve got ideas that comply with the surrounding environment, we’re all ears.

4. You can choose your own builders.

When you’re getting ready to purchase one of our residential lots for sale, we’ll drive to the site you have in mind with you and your architect. You’ll share your vision with us and submit your building concepts. Once your plans are reviewed and approved by our Design Review Committee, you’re good to go. But don’t worry — we’ll share our design guidelines with the builders and architect so they know what to expect.

5. We have a limited number of residential lots for sale.

In such a pristine setting, it’s no wonder we currently have a limited number of Estate Lots available. We invite you to come visit and check out our self-guided driving tour to check these Estate Lots out. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help.

Why Choose Saguaro Ranch?

Building a house is a huge investment. You want to research all your options and find the best possible location before diving in. So out of all the homesites for sale in Tucson, why is Saguaro Ranch the best? What does our real estate community offer that makes us stand out above the rest?

We’re glad you want to find out. Take a look at what makes Saguaro Ranch so unique (and why you should build with our real estate community).

Privacy & Peace in the Great Outdoors

We’re close to the city and simultaneously, far from it. This 1,100 acre reserve is desert living at its finest — and 80 percent of this land will remain undisturbed. Hike, bike, or run on one of our many trails, sit outside and take in the stunning sunsets, or marvel at the wondrous flora and fauna. You can do it all here.

Saguaro Ranch is a luxury real estate development and gated community that, while close to downtown Tucson, offers space and privacy. This is a sanctuary for people looking for serenity, away from the hustle and the bustle of the city.

Location, Location, Location

Saguaro Ranch is in the heart of the Tortolita Mountains, a location that makes you feel more like you’re living in a national park than a real estate community. At the same time, we’re just a short drive (about 20-25 minutes) from Dove Mountain and Oro Valley and less than 40 minutes from downtown Tucson. 

When you build at one of our esteemed homesites for sale, you’re close to the action and can dine out or explore all that Tucson has to offer with ease. But if you feel like staying in and enjoying the tranquility of Saguaro Ranch, you don’t need to leave your doorstep. Our premiere location truly gives homeowners the best of both worlds.

Breathtaking Vistas

Desert tortoises, gila monsters, blooming cacti, and the stunning Tortolita Mountains, all in one spot. Know this: the breathtaking vistas that surround you aren’t likely to change. 

Saguaro Ranch isn’t like another super developed area where your views of the mountains are suddenly blocked by a new house or building. Since we’re keeping 80 percent of the land untouched, what you see is what you’ll get — and what you see is guaranteed to impress.

Countless Amenities

Once finished, our owner’s club will include the following:

• 25-yard lap pool

• Hot tub

• Firepits

• Patios

• Gorgeous workout facility

• Tennis court

• Bocce ball court

• Pickleball courts

• Venue space for events

And that’s not even counting our proximity to highly esteemed golf courses, downtown Tucson, and the surrounding wildlife and nature. Once you purchase and build on one of our homesites for sale, you won’t want to leave.

real estate development options

Whether you’re interested in building or buying your next house, both options are available for you at our Marana, AZ real estate development. In addition to our estate lots, you can also buy a high-end, Miramonte-designed home at Moonlight Canyon. You don’t even have to have your mind made up right now — take a self-guided driving tour of the property to see what piques your interest.

It goes without saying that Saguaro Ranch is an unparalleled, outstanding real estate community. You belong here, and you deserve to build your dream home at one of our incredible estate lots. Fill out our contact form to set up a visit or request more information!