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Flagstaff suburb near schools and modern conveniences
Suburban, residential University Heights-Highlands sits about 4 miles southwest of downtown Flagstaff, partially within ponderosa pine forest and bordered north by Interstate 40. “One of the biggest draws of this neighborhood is its location,” says Jacki Tait, Realtor with Realty One Group – Mountain Desert, who lives in the area. “Since it’s southwest of town, folks driving from Phoenix don’t have to deal with heavy traffic, families here are within walking distance of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School and Northern Arizona University, and shops and restaurants are nearby.” Most residents live here full-time, unlike those in many other Flagstaff neighborhoods, and short-term rentals are allowed. Area houses of worship include the neighborhood's Church of the Resurrection, and local parks and trails are open year-round.
Your children will have a great learning experience at Manuel De Miguel Elementary School.
University Heights residents love to shop at the nearby Flagstaff Mall.
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Craftsman- and ranch-style homes with no HOA
Throughout University Heights-Highlands, most residential streets are shaded by mature pine and oak trees. Toward the center and to the east, streets are narrow, bisected by grassy or rocky medians, and lined with Craftsman-style homes or split-level ranch-style houses built in the 1970s and ‘80s. Both these styles feature stone-edged foundations, two-car garages and up to quarter-acre lots, and prices range from $650,000 to $775,000. In the western end, Craftsman-style homes from the late ‘80s to mid-’90s are set along wide, sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs; most of these houses have covered porches, manicured front yards and up to three-car garages, and prices range from $800,000 to $990,000. Driveways are often wide enough to park trailers or RVs, and basketball nets are a common sight. According to Tait, the neighborhood has neither homeowners associations nor short-term rental restrictions, so homeowners are free to rent out their properties.
Some university students live in two-story condos near the neighborhood’s northern edge; built between the ‘80s and ‘90s, a roughly 500-square-foot one-bedroom ranges from $230,000 to $275,000, while a two-bedroom with 800 square feet ranges from $320,000 to $340,000. There are no wild college parties here, so neighborhood noise pollution is more about traffic. “We have a saying here in Flagstaff: you either get freeway noise, train noise or both. Here, you get freeway noise, especially toward the north near I-40.”
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Small craftsman and ranch homes are popular styles all around University Heights in Flagstaff.
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Fun at the County Fair
Every Labor Day weekend, Fort Tuthill County Park, roughly 4 miles south, holds the annual Coconino County Fair. Fairgoers can enjoy carnival-style rides, a beer garden, and fresh-made corn dogs and cotton candy, all to a soundtrack of live reggae or classic rock. There are magicians and jugglers to entertain the kids, and farmers showcase their favorite livestock. Tait suggests either walking or biking to the park to avoid the parking fee.
Residents of University Heights enjoy getting out to one of Flagstaff's many public parks.
University Heights residents enjoy heading down to downtown Flagstaff during the warm nights.
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Barbecue pizza, a salsa bar and nearby grocers
University Heights-Highland residents have to leave the neighborhood to do most errands and dining. About 2 miles north and across I-40, fast-casual Your Pie Pizza serves chicken-pesto, barbecue and make-your-own pizzas in a rustic brick-and-wood setting. Across the street, Tacos Los Altos offers traditional Tex-Mex fare and a salsa bar. Grocery options like Walmart, Safeway and the family-owned Bashas’ are within 3 miles northeast, and further northeast, the Flagstaff Mall has department stores like JCPenney.
Residents of University Heights love to head over to Dark Sky Brewery for pizza and craft beer.
The salsa bar is a favorite at Tacos Los Altos in Flagstaff.
Safeway is a popular place to buy groceries in Flagstaff.
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Playground climbing, biking and winter sledding
Joggers and bikers can enjoy about a mile section of the paved Flagstaff Urban Trail System here, which runs parallel to University Heights Drive, the neighborhood's major thoroughfare. Inside the neighborhood, the 1-acre University Highlands Park is within walking distance of many homes; kids can climb the merry-go-round's rope tower, families can picnic under the shade of mature pine trees, and neighbors can walk their dogs and themselves along a paved path. Local little league games are held at the park's adjacent athletic field. The 8-acre hilly Ponderosa Trails Park is a popular winter sledding destination two miles southeast.
Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff has a complete variety of mountain biking trails.
You can get a tree top perspective at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff.
Fort Tuthill County Park has mountain bike trails ranging from beginner to advanced.
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Nearby interstates, bike lanes and bus stops
The neighborhood is bordered north by Interstate 40, while Interstate 17 is found about 2 miles east and Historic Route 66 is 12 miles northeast. University Heights Drive is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, leading roughly 4 miles northeast to downtown Flagstaff. Mountain Line Public Transit buses make stops along the neighborhood's eastern edge, and Amtrak trains depart from the Visitors Center station downtown. Most residential streets have sidewalks, and bike lanes run parallel to I-40. Flagstaff Medical Center sits about 5 miles northeast, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is 5 miles south.
University Heights is home to a major interchange where the 17 and 40 freeways intersect.
The urban trail system runs right through the University Heights neighborhood in Flagstaff.
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Dual enrollment program at Flagstaff Unified district schools
Local kids may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Manuel Demiguel Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, and Mount Elden Middle, which earns a B-minus. At the B-rated Flagstaff High, students can dually enroll in courses on astronomy, math or sports medicine – to name a few – through nearby Coconino Community College.
Mount Elden Middle School is well known school in the community.
Flagstaff High School is a great school in the community.
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Parks in this Area
University Heights Park
Transit
Airport
Flagstaff Pulliam
9 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University Heights-Highlands
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University Heights-Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University Heights-Highlands, Flagstaff sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in University Heights-Highlands, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $649,900, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,775
Median Age
33
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,908
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,182
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
74.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
152''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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