Land & Lot Sales
Find the Right Land. Build the Right Home.
Buying land for a custom build is different from buying a finished home. Nancy Nordlund brings deep Tucson market knowledge and a builder's perspective to every lot search — so you start your project on solid ground.
Nancy NordlundREALTOR®
Licensed Real Estate Agent · Tierra Antigua Realty
Meet Your Agent
Nancy NordlundREALTOR®
Nancy Nordlund is a licensed real estate agent with Tierra Antigua Realty and the owner of Breathtaking Ventures. That dual expertise is rare — and valuable. When Nancy evaluates a lot, she's not just thinking about price per acre. She's thinking about setbacks, slope, soil conditions, utility access, HOA restrictions, and what it will actually cost to build on that land. You get a real estate agent and a builder in one conversation.
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Tierra Antigua Realty
Custom Home Builder
ROC License #354707
Tucson Market Expert
Southern Arizona
New Construction Specialist
Land & Lot Sales
Home Design Services
We Can't Provide Plans — But We Know Who Can.
While Breathtaking Ventures does not provide architectural plans directly, we work closely with a trusted local draftsman who can take your vision and turn it into a full set of construction drawings for your lot. From initial concept sketches through permit-ready plans, our draftsman partner understands the Tucson market, local building codes, and what it takes to design a home that's both beautiful and buildable on your specific land.
Once your plans are complete, Breathtaking Ventures handles everything from permitting through final walkthrough — so your entire project stays with one trusted team.
Share Your Vision
Tell us the style, size, and features you have in mind. Our draftsman listens first and designs second.
Lot-Specific Design
Every plan is drawn to your actual lot — accounting for orientation, views, setbacks, and site conditions.
Permit-Ready Drawings
Plans are prepared to meet Tucson-area building codes and are ready for permit submission when complete.
Seamless Handoff to Build
Once plans are approved, Breathtaking Ventures picks up directly — no gaps, no starting over.
Why Your Real Estate Agent Should Understand Construction
Most real estate agents can tell you the price of a lot. Fewer can tell you what it will cost to build on it. The difference matters.
Site Costs Are Hidden
A flat lot in Marana and a sloped lot in the Catalina Foothills can have the same listing price but a $60,000 difference in site development costs. Grading, retaining walls, extended utility runs, and engineered foundations add up fast — and they're invisible until you dig in.
Zoning and Setbacks Affect Your Design
Minimum setbacks, height restrictions, and HOA design guidelines can significantly constrain what you can build on a given lot. Knowing these before you make an offer prevents expensive surprises after closing.
Utility Access Is Not Guaranteed
Some lots in Southern Arizona require well and septic systems, propane, or long electrical service runs. These are buildable — but they affect your budget and timeline. We identify these conditions before you commit.
Flood Zones and Soil Matter
FEMA flood zone designations and expansive soil conditions in the Tucson area can require special engineering and insurance. We evaluate these factors as part of every lot assessment.
How the Land-to-Build Process Works
Define Your Vision
We start with a conversation about where you want to live, what you want to build, and what your budget looks like — both for land and construction.
Search & Evaluate Lots
Nancy identifies candidate lots and evaluates each one for buildability, site costs, zoning, utilities, and fit with your design goals.
Make an Informed Offer
With a clear picture of total project cost — land plus construction — you make an offer knowing what you're actually committing to.
Close with Confidence
Dina DeLaOssa at First American Title handles the escrow and closing process, ensuring a clean title and smooth transaction.
Break Ground
With land secured, we move directly into the Breathtaking Ventures build process — design, permits, and construction.
Our Title & Escrow Partner
First American Title
Dina DeLaOssa · Escrow Officer
We work exclusively with Dina DeLaOssa at First American Title for all land and lot transactions. First American is one of the most trusted names in title insurance, and Dina brings the local expertise and attention to detail that a land purchase requires. From title search through closing, you're in experienced hands.
Title Company
First American Title
Your Escrow Officer
Dina DeLaOssa
Escrow Officer
First American Title is one of the largest title insurance companies in the United States, with deep roots in the Arizona market. Every land transaction we facilitate is handled through this trusted partnership.
Where We Work
We help clients find and evaluate land throughout the greater Tucson metro area, including Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Vail, and surrounding unincorporated Pima County. If you have a specific area in mind, reach out — we'll let you know if we can help.
Ready to Find Your Land?
Tell us where you want to build and what you have in mind. We'll help you find a lot that works — and tell you exactly what it will cost to build on it.