Tucson Kent's World: Arizona: Mount Lemmon

One of the wonderful things about the Tucson area is its sense of history - whether it is the legacy of 10,000 years ago left behind by the earliest inhabitants, the architecture of the Conquistador period or the legends of the "Old West" that whisper around every corner.

The other day, I was exploring properties for sale on the Tucson MLS, and ran across this home, rich with the history of William "Buffalo Bill Cody."  He laid claim to the High Jinks gold mine, using the property as a retreat and to entertain until his death in 1917.

			Photo from Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave in Golden, Colorado Visit Website

Located on the back (north) side of Mt. Lemmon - close to the town of Oracle, Arizona, this property was placed on the National Historic Register in 1996.

In the 1920s, Buffalo Bill's foster son, Lewis H. "Johnny" Baker had a home built by Mexican stonemasons on the location.  Through the years, later owners added structures to the main property which now boasts a main house with eagle's nest to enjoy the commanding mountain views in all directions, 3 guest quarters, tack room and corrals on the 3-acre compound in the pines.

Yes, the property needs some work, but the history will never go away...just like the view.

This historic property is available "as is" for $362,500 - and would make a unique retreat, possibly a Bed & Breakfast or just a nice place to call your own while you enjoy walking in the footsteps of legend.

Click HERE to see the details on this property.

Listing information & photos courtesy of Franky & Bill Hill of Keller Williams Tucson, with the exception of the Buffalo Bill photo & banner from the Wild West Show, which comes from the Buffalo Bill Museum & Gravesite

In the previous post, I wrote about Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon as a great getaway for Tucson residents - summer or winter.  In that post, only homes for sale on Mount Lemmon were mentioned.

There are several building lots for sale in Summerhaven, as well as land acreage on Mt. Lemmon too!

Should building your own mountain paradise with a desert below you suit your fancy - or perhaps investing in some acreage on Mount Lemmon be more your speed, I'm TucsonKent.  Your Tucson real estate agent.

As temperatures start climbing into the triple digits, people in Tucson generally head for one of three places:

1. Indoors
2. To the lakes
3. To the mountains

One of the beautiful things about living in Tucson is that all three are close by!  (Okay, so indoors is always close by - whaddya want, its MY blog)

There are great getaways on the water within a short drive of 2 hours or so...and Mount Lemmon is even closer.  In fact, you've seen it countless times - its the backdrop for most of the scenic photos you've seen of Tucson.  Right in our own backyard is Coronado National Forest...with a 9,000 foot mountain!  Ski Valley is the southernmost ski area in the United States.

For generations, Tucsonans have enjoyed cabins and summer homes on Mount Lemmon.  Close enough to make it simple & easy - but worlds away as you breathe in the pine-scented air.  Summerhaven is the community up in the forest, with shopping & dining venues at your disposal.

People have built a variety of cabins to take advantage of the cool offerings of Mount Lemmon, winter or summer. 

Most of the homes are newer, since the fires of 2003 burned a good number of Summerhaven homes.  Rebuilding the homes and businesses on Mount Lemmon has proceeded at a good clip since it is such a popular area. 

Take a look at the variety of homes available on Mount Lemmon - see what you can buy in today's Tucson real estate market:

To find your own Summerhaven home on Mount Lemmon - give me a call.  I'm TucsonKent - your Tucson real estate agent who won't "snow" you - even on Mt. Lemmon!