3528 E Camden St, Tucson, AZ 85716

Property Description

Rare opportunity to restore a truly distinctive old-Tucson adobe compound on a generous double lot in historic Speedway Park. Three separate adobe structures including a 3BR main residence, 1BR guest house w/kitchen & artist studio/workshop all connected by courtyards & cute patio areas! Handcrafted details evoke Tucson's Sonoran Desert heritage & Old Mexico style including substantial adobe walls, coved ceilings brick & original wood floors, stained glass & wood, wrought-iron & tile accents throughout. Huge lot w/shaded areas & plenty of room for pool or gardens allow for anything you can dream of. A unique property w/historic charm, creative possibilities & a rare amount of land-this one Is ready for significant restoration & investment opportunities! See supplemental remarks... The property has an unmistakable old-Tucson character, with handcrafted details and influences inspired by traditional Sonoran Desert adobe homes and old Mexico. Throughout the compound are hand-painted tile, Saltillo and terracotta flooring, stained glass, carved wood, wrought-iron accents, adobe niches, mosaics, terracotta vessels and other unique details that give the property a collected, artistic feel. The main adobe residence is centered around a large living room with substantial hand-finished adobe walls, coved ceilings, wood floors and a traditional fireplace. Three bedrooms branch from the central living space. The separate one-bedroom guest house includes a kitchen, living area and bath and provides a more conventional independent living space. A third adobe structure serves as an artist studio/workshop. The generous double lot allows the buildings to be arranged more like a private adobe compound than a typical residential property, with courtyards, shaded portals, ramadas, patios and gravel pathways connecting the spaces. A central courtyard features a mature mesquite, niches and an area for a fountain, while other areas offer opportunities for gardens, outdoor gathering spaces and creative use. This is a highly individual property with architectural character, history and potential that would be difficult to replicate today. The property is a substantial fixer and will require significant work and investment, offering an opportunity for the next owner to restore and reimagine this unusual Tucson compound.