Casa Mexicana aka The Pink House, 1937 Santa Fe style in Tucson, Arizona - $1.9 Million

Casa Mexicana aka The Pink House for sale in Tucson, Arizona. Built in 1937 by Swiss architect Josias Joesler, Santa Fe style, museum quality murals and handmade tile floors. $1,950,000.

Casa Mexicana aka The Pink House 1937 Santa Fe style Tucson Arizona - front view 2

House overview

Jewel in Tucson Foothills finally on the market! Built in 1937 by Swiss architect Josias Joesler who deemed it, ‘’Casa Mexicana.’’ The aesthetic of what has become known as ‘’the Pink House’’ is a vision of charm and flavor of the true Southwest.

Old World Colonial Mexican intrigue included in every detail of this home.

Museum quality murals are painted across a vast, French door enclosed Arizona sunroom overlooking a bright blue, tiled pool.
Handmade tile floors brought from Mexico cover the living room and each bedroom.

This three bedroom, three bath home has been restored to luxury and efficiency.

Each bedroom has a Joesler designed, now gas burning fireplace. The living room has a large, wood-burning fireplace. A sit-in, fully remodeled kitchen with Sub-zero refrigerator and high-end appliances welcome you as the heart of the home.

Every metal fixture: door handles, towel rods, exterior gates, iron doors, curtain rods - hand wrought by notable blacksmith Jose Tolano.
Hand painted front door tiles, ceiling and carved door panels - all crafted by artist Helen Murphy.

The detached garage includes washer and dryer. Home has an updated electrical, plumbing and HVAC system. Bathroom fixtures are from England: two showers and one deep, cast iron tub.

Three sitting patios. Extensive landscaping including climbing roses, aloes, mesquites, giant agaves, pomegranate and lemon trees. Enormous unobstructed views of the Catalina Foothills and Finger Rock. Space behind the property cleared for possible build of guest house or horse facilities.

Minutes from St Phillips Plaza, St Phillips Church, La Encantada, Trader Joes, CVS, Chase Bank and endless high-end restaurants. Country living in the city! Convenient but private.

This house was the cover of a Joesler Tour poster, and has been reviewed by Tom Ford and Ralph Lauren designer. Unique and elegant, rare opportunity not to be missed.