Dove Mountain Homes for Sale
Marana’s master-planned luxury option at the base of the Tortolita Mountains, home to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.
Dove Mountain, out in Marana at the base of the Tortolita Mountains, is Tucson’s master-planned luxury option. Custom estates, gated neighborhoods, multiple golf communities, and The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Tucson’s only 5-star resort, anchoring the whole thing.
Through August 2026, 36 luxury homes closed here, ranging from $1.025M to $4.5M, with an average sale price of $2.053M, the second-highest average of any community on this list.
Purpose-built around golf and hospitality
Dove Mountain is part of the same broader northwest Tucson growth story that built Oro Valley, land that was ranch country through the 1800s, concentrated development along Oracle Road for decades, then a wave of master-planned communities from the 1990s onward as builders pushed further from the city center. Dove Mountain represents the newest and most resort-driven phase of that growth, purpose-built around golf and hospitality rather than evolving gradually like some of Tucson’s older neighborhoods.
And why
Retirees and snowbirds who want resort-style amenities
The Ritz-Carlton being inside the community, not a drive away, means spa access, fine dining, and hotel-level service are part of daily life, not an occasional trip.
Golfers with access to two distinct courses
27 holes of Nicklaus design plus a separate 18-hole active-adult course gives Dove Mountain more total golf variety than almost anywhere else on this list.
Remote-work executives who want newer construction
Most of Dove Mountain was built from the 1990s onward, meaning modern floor plans, wiring, and finishes compared to some of Tucson's older established neighborhoods.
Families served primarily by Marana Unified School District
As Marana's flagship luxury community, most of Dove Mountain falls within Marana Unified School District.
27 holes of Nicklaus, plus more
The Golf Club at Dove Mountain offers 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature design, with a clubhouse and dining at Cayton’s Restaurant. Separately, The Highlands at Dove Mountain is an HOA-owned, semi-private active adult community with its own 18-hole course. The Ritz-Carlton itself adds 27 more holes of golfing access, a deluxe spa, a swimming pool, and its own network of hiking trails, giving residents an unusual amount of resort-level amenity layered on top of the residential golf communities.
45 to 50 miles through the Tortolitas
Beyond the resort’s own trails, Dove Mountain offers over 45 to 50 miles of interconnected trails for hiking, mountain biking, walking, and horseback riding through the Tortolitas, genuinely one of the most extensive private trail networks attached to any residential community in the Tucson area.
Local favorites
CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar, the Ritz-Carlton’s signature restaurant, Dove Mountain Brewery, and The Highlands Bar & Grille cover everything from upscale to casual, all within the community. Dove Mountain also has a couple of its own shopping centers, and Tucson Premium Outlets sits a reasonable drive away for a bigger trip.
CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar
The Ritz-Carlton’s signature restaurant.
Dove Mountain Brewery
Casual, local beer and bites.
The Highlands Bar & Grille
Golf-club casual dining.
The strongest buyer-intent search activity we track
Search interest in “Dove Mountain homes for sale” runs higher than almost any other neighborhood we track, and the closed-sale numbers back that demand up. It’s the newest large-scale luxury development in the Tucson area, which appeals to buyers who want modern construction without giving up the mountain-community feel.
FAQ
How many homes sold in Dove Mountain this year?
36 luxury homes closed through August 2026, averaging $2.053M, the second-highest average price point of Tucson’s tracked luxury communities.
Is Dove Mountain a golf community?
Yes. The Golf Club at Dove Mountain offers 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, and The Highlands at Dove Mountain adds a separate 18-hole active-adult course, on top of 27 more holes accessible through The Ritz-Carlton.
What trails are available in Dove Mountain?
Over 45 to 50 miles of interconnected trails wind through the Tortolita Mountains for hiking, mountain biking, walking, and horseback riding.
What school district serves Dove Mountain?
Marana Unified School District covers most of the community, as the flagship luxury development in the town of Marana.
What makes Dove Mountain different from Stone Canyon or Oro Valley?
Dove Mountain is the newer, more resort-driven development, purpose-built around The Ritz-Carlton, while Stone Canyon and other Oro Valley communities grew more gradually out of the area’s older ranching and golf-club history.
Is Dove Mountain a good fit for snowbirds?
Very much so. Newer construction, resort amenities, and Tucson’s only 5-star resort make it one of the most popular seasonal-resident communities in the area.