Lee Marvin’s restored 1936 Tucson estate relists for $5.75 million after $1.825 million sale

Photo credit (L-R): Wikimedia Commons; MLSSAZ via Tucsonmlssearch.com In 2021, the former Tucson estate of Oscar-winning actor Lee Marvin sold for $1.825 million, ending decades of ownership by the actor’s family. After a meticulous restoration that preserved the home’s historic adobe character while adding contemporary comforts, the 7,261-square-foot property has returned to the market with an asking price of $5.75 million. Mansion Global reports that Marvin’s estate sold the residence to its current owners in 2021, and the new listing reflects both the scale of the renovation and the enduring appeal of architecturally significant desert homes.Located at 5055 North Calle La Vela in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills, the 1936 home was designed by celebrated architect Josias Joesler. It offers seven bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, a guest house, pool, tennis court, and 4.19 acres of grounds, according to the active listing. The property is now positioned not merely as a luxury residence, but as a rare piece of Tucson’s architectural and Hollywood-linked history.A home with Hollywood historyLee Marvin purchased the estate in 1975 and lived there until his death in 1987. The actor, best...