Every time I passed by I’d notice the house at 2850 E Via Alcalde – and wonder what’s up with that. You can’t help noticing it, because it sits unfinished and wrapped in thick yellow insulation behind a chain link fence off Via Alcalde. A street that is otherwise very very old foothills.
But construction stopped some time ago, and now, finally, it’s been listed for sale. So, for one reason or another, whoever was building it has called it quits. And just looking at it, I know this was not done as a spec. Someone had this custom built. And it is not a short sale or foreclosure either.
It looks like they spent a boatload of money prepping the site and building it up so the house would sit higher and have better city views. And it’s all steel frame construction – you never see that in a spec – and with a massive mission tile roof to boot. I’d guess that it’s about 2/3 to 3/4 finished, so the hard part is done and, pretty much, a buyer just has to choose all the finishes and fixtures. The fun part. Oh, and pay for it. + hardscape, landscape, pool if you wish, etc
It is, on 2.3 acres/4,355 sf/4 Beds/3.5 Baths/steel frame construction/3 car/ in Catalina Foothills Estates/asking $985,000 ($226/sf)/It is being sold unfinished
And the listing describes it as;
THE ''BUBBLE HOUSE! DESIGNED BY ROB ROBINETTE WITH THE UTMOST AND LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN TOXIC FREE CONSTRUCTION.
And besides, I have it on good authority that the neighbors will be very appreciative and friendly and nice towards whoever comes along and buys it and finishes it. So that finally, that ugly chain link fence can come down.
The listing > 2850 E Via Alcalde Tucson, AZ 85718
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