Tucson Real Estate

The metropolitan city of Tucson, nicknamed “Old Pueblo,” is reaching nearly 1 million people in population. Some of the cities and communities that encompass the Greater Tucson area include: Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina, Sun City, Saddlebrooke and Rancho Vistas. Tucson is known as a “Mega-Trend” city with a fiber optics infrastructure, premier health care providers and an excellent research program in University of Arizona. Tucson economy base consists of high-technology manufactures, electronics, missile production and tourism.

Tucson is an hour and forty-five minute drive to Phoenix and about a thirty to forty-five minute drive to the U.S./Mexico border. Located in the southern part of Arizona in Pinal County, Tucson is a diverse culture that incorporates Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American heritages. Tucson is nestled in a valley, or “bowl,” that is surrounded by the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north, the Rincon Mountains to the east, the Tucson Mountains to the west, and the Santa Rita and Sierrita Mountains to the south. There are many attractions that are in or around Tucson that include: Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon, Colossal Cave, Biosphere 2 and Kitt Peak National Observatory.

Tucson is home to three Major League Baseball teams for spring training in March. These teams are the Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. There are hundreds of golf courses in the greater Tucson area as well as numerous college sporting events at U of A.

Tucson Real Estate

Many of the homes in Tucson are Territorial, Santa Fe or Spanish in design. Real estate in Tucson is very similar to market in Phoenix, with a medium home price around $250,000. One of the growing areas in the Tucson Metro area is Green Valley, which is located south of Tucson. Green Valley has become a hotbed for active adult communities and is a great area for retirees or “snow birds.” Another popular area of Tucson is the northern Catalina Foothills region, which has flourished with many new home communities and exclusive resorts.

Tucson has seen robust growth over the past couple of years, however to get the latest update on the housing market in Tucson, you need to contact us before you jump 'headfirst' into the Tucson real estate market. We will provide you a complete market analysis of Tucson as well as a list of homes for sale. Don't forget to request a Free Tucson Relocation Guide!

Tucson Population: 521,605
Tucson to Phoenix: 111 miles

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