Arivaca Junction is a rural community about 40 miles south of Tucson, and 20 miles from Sahuarita, in the flat Sonoran Desert, tied to city life by Interstate 19. “People go [to Arivaca Junction] to be away,” says Marcus Hinojosa, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Commercial, who has over 7 years of experience. “Most people like to hunt or get out into nature, or they have animals, so they like to have some land and space.”
Although the neighborhood has few parks, natural open spaces surround residential areas and are popular for hiking and horseback riding. Just east of the community, Dancing Spirit Equine Ranch has fenced acres and offers personal coaching and team building lessons. The Elephant Head/Anza Trail is nearby and runs for over 5 miles, weaving through washes that fill during monsoon season, which typically lasts from June 15 to September 30.
As part of the Sonoran Desert, Arivaca Junction may be at an increased risk of wildfires. The Helmet Peak Fire Department was established in 1992 to respond to fires and is equipped to respond to emergency medical calls and swift water rescues.
Chain link fences outline properties with sprawling ranch-style houses. These single-story homes vary from traditional with brick facades to Spanish-inspired with adobe exteriors. “Many people own animals, chickens, horses, cattle, all types of animals, so they like to own property,” Hinojosa says. Many properties span from a quarter acre up to 1 acre, and the price of a home ranges from about $180,000 to $400,000.
Arivaca Junction is served by the Sahuarita Unified School District. Schools include Sopori Elementary, which Niche grades B-minus. Sahuarita Middle School earns a B-plus. Sahuarita High School maintains a B and has various student organizations that rank at state competitions, including the drum line and hip-hop dance teams. The district offers open enrollment, a program allowing students to apply to attend schools outside their boundaries.
The Amado Youth Center opened in 2023 and provides after-school care and programming. It is partly supported by fundraising efforts at the annual Amado Chili Cook-off, which has raised funds for local organizations since 2010 and is hosted at The Amado Territory in mid-November. Additional entertainment includes the Randy & Rose Estes Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, live music and local artisan booths.
Several shops are near I-19 Frontage Road, including The Amado Market, with convenience store items, and the Amado Feed & Pet Supply store. “A lot of the places are local, family-owned and operated. People move out there and open a restaurant or a bar,” Hinojosa says. Longhorn Grill and Saloon stands out in the desert landscape with its longhorn skull entranceway and cave-like exterior with petroglyphs. Indoors, wood paneling creates the backdrop for karaoke nights and hearty meals. “You also have a Dollar General, but Arivaca Junction is relatively remote unless you go to Sahuarita, which has many of those commercial amenities,” Hinojosa says, referring to the national retailers, additional restaurants and Sprouts Farmers Market in that area. Green Valley, about 10 miles away, has a Safeway.
Interstate 19 ties Arivaca Junction to Tucson International Airport, about 35 miles north. Nogales is on the Mexico-United States border and is about a 32-mile drive south.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Beverly Sonnier
Help-U-Sell Real Estate
(520) 462-9247
28 Total Sales
1 in Arivaca Junction
$190,680 Price
Luis Lamadrid
OMNI Homes International
(520) 462-0475
140 Total Sales
1 in Arivaca Junction
$185,000 Price
Cathleen Itule
Jason Mitchell Group
(520) 900-1752
83 Total Sales
1 in Arivaca Junction
$50,000 Price
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Tracy Martin
Long Realty
(520) 462-6177
84 Total Sales
1 in Arivaca Junction
$190,000 Price
Laura Moreno
RE/MAX Portfolio Homes
(520) 214-6884
117 Total Sales
1 in Arivaca Junction
$220,000 Price
Angela Kuzma
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
(520) 783-7367
1,136 Total Sales
2 in Arivaca Junction
$205K - $395K Price Range
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