1265 Morning Star Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

$4,590,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,280 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 46,901,487 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,590,000 List Date: 12/09/2025 Last Modified: 8/25/2026

Overview

Description

This extraordinary 1076.71-acre property showcasing premium improvements at every turn. The ranch features a stunning main residence, a versatile guest house that doubles as an office or conference space, and a full complement of ranch facilities--including a hay barn, tack room, shop, stables, pens, two ramada's, heli pad and a spacious 72-acre fenced horse pasture. The property borders the Sonoita State park comprising thousands of acres of preservation land and providing additional privacy to the ranch. In addition, the owners have access to the adjoining Salero Ranch which provides thousands of acres of additional riding opportunities. SEE MORE

Supplements: Every structure and feature on the property has been meticulously cared for and remains in exceptional condition! Situated at a comfortable 4,000-foot elevation, the ranch enjoys lovely climate, breathtaking panoramic views, and unlike much of Arizona's rugged landscape, this property offers wide stretches of soft, non-rocky ground, making it ideal ...

Listing Details MLS# 22531376

Address Information

Street #
1265
Street Name
Morning Star
Suffix
Drive
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85648
County
Santa Cruz
Country
USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code
112-39-028
Area
SCC-Rio Rico East
Subdivision
Morning Star Ranch

General Property Information

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Status
Existing
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Lot Acres
1076.71
Lot Sqft
46901487
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Combined SqFt
4280
Main House SqFt
3580
Guest House SqFt
700
Source of SqFt
Assessor
# of Garage Spaces
7
# of Covered Prkng
7
Full Baths
4
1/2 Baths
Yes
Total Baths
5
Basement
No
# of Fireplaces
Yes
Year Built
2000
School District
Santa Cruz Valley United School District #35
Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary
Middle School
Coatimundi Middle School
High School
Rio Rico High School
Horse Property
Yes - By Zoning
Horse Facilities
Yes
List Price/SqFt
1072.43
Lot Size Price/SqFt
0.1

Property Features

Stories: Two Construction: Frame - Stucco Style: Ranch Roof: Built-Up Living Areas: Great Room Dining Areas: Dining Area Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Shower Only Laundry: Dryer; Washer Extra Room: Office; Workshop Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; Furnished; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Great Room Floor Covering: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: Alarm System; High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air Main Heating: Heat Pump Water Heater: Electric Gas: Propane Sewer: Septic Accessibility Option: None Security: Alarm Installed; Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Pool: Heated Spa: Conventional Fence: Barbed Wire; Slump Block; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Artificial Turf; Decorative Gravel; Flower Beds; Natural Desert; Shrubs; Trees Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf; Decorative Gravel; Flower Beds; Natural Desert; Shrubs; Trees View: Mountain(s); Panoramic; Rural; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: HOA Driveway: Circular RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Barbecue; Courtyard; Native Plants; Pond on Lot; Shed(s); Workshop Lot Features: Corner Lot; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Gated; Horses Allowed; Walking Trail Assoc Fees Includes: Garbage Collection; Gated Community; Street Maint Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; Submit Submit With Offer: Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title
Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info
None

More Information

Showing Information

Directions
I-19 south of Tubac to Palo Parado Exit 25. East to Pendleton Drive then north 2 miles to Camino Josephina. East on Camino Josephina for 5 miles to Morning Star Drive then south 3 miles to the locked gate.

Kitchen Features

Countertops
Tile
Pantry
Closet
Appliance Color
Stainless

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N
N

Electric

Electric Company
Unisource

Water

Other
HOA

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage
Yes

Pool

Conventional
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Gravel

Exterior Features

Other
Helipad

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions
No
CC&Rs
Yes
Deed Restrictions
Yes

Home Protection

Offered
No
IDX
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2026
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