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Green Valley Fairways

Green Valley Fairways

$261,338 Average Value
$220 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

55-plus Green Valley suburb in a convenient location

Set 28 miles south of Tucson, Green Valley Fairways is a 55-plus community of homes within the larger, unincorporated Green Valley. “It’s a better price point than some of the newer neighborhoods,” says Trina Alberta Oesterle, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has over 14 years of experience. “It has the older, more eclectic look that some retirees like. They also like the idea of not having to use a car all the time.” Shopping, dining and recreation are within a mile of the neighborhood, including Green Valley Village and Haven Golf Course. Most residents are members of Green Valley Recreation, a nonprofit that operates over a dozen recreation centers and plans social events in Green Valley. The overall CAP Index Crime Score here is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Rows of residential homes wind through Green Valley Fairways, with well-maintained streets and mature trees throughout.
Rows of residential homes wind through Green Valley Fairways, with well-maintained streets and mature trees throughout.
Rooftops and winding roads fill the Green Valley Fairways neighborhood, designed with walkability and golf access in mind.
Rooftops and winding roads fill the Green Valley Fairways neighborhood, designed with walkability and golf access in mind.
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Golf, recreation centers and hiking nearby

The fairways in Green Valley Fairways are found at the public, 18-hole Haven Golf Course, which also offers a pro shop and casual restaurant. For GVR members, Oesterle says the recreation centers throughout the community have state-of-the-art gyms, pools, pickleball, billiards and clay studios. "Anything you could possibly imagine wanting to do when you retire,” she says. East Center is the closest of these rec centers, featuring courts for pickleball and tennis, a fitness center and a community pool.

For desert mountain views and dirt-packed trails, Oesterle recommends the nearby Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, which follows the route the 18th-century explorer took from Mexico to California. "It's a big walking trail where people like to take their dogs and you can walk for miles by there,” Oesterle says.
Golfers gather near the starter shack at Haven Golf Course, a scenic course in Green Valley known for its mountain views and relaxed atmosphere.
Golfers gather near the starter shack at Haven Golf Course, a scenic course in Green Valley known for its mountain views and relaxed atmosphere.
Vineyards and open farmland border the edges of the community, highlighting Green Valley Fairways agricultural roots.
Vineyards and open farmland border the edges of the community, highlighting Green Valley Fairways agricultural roots.
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Shopping and dining at Green Valley Village

Less than a mile away, Green Valley Village is the local go-to for shopping and dining. “It has a handful of really excellent restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, exercise studios — it’s rather large,” Oesterle says. Residents can stop into Moqah Coffee and Beyond for a morning espresso, and Mario McGee’s Pizza is the spot to get a quick slice. For dinner, Ragazzi serves up authentic Italian fare, like garlic shrimp fettuccine and tiramisu. On Wednesdays, there’s fresh produce at Green Valley Village Farmers & Artisans Market. “The farmers market is huge and goes over the whole mall,” Oesterle says. Sprouts Farmers Market and Walmart are 3 miles away at Madera Marketplace.
A bold orange exterior marks the entrance to Mario McGee's Pizza, serving slices and casual eats in Green Valley.
A bold orange exterior marks the entrance to Mario McGee's Pizza, serving slices and casual eats in Green Valley.
A busy day at Moqah Coffe and Beyond, a vibrant cafe offering specialty drinks, meals, and a warm community vibe in Green Valley.
A busy day at Moqah Coffe and Beyond, a vibrant cafe offering specialty drinks, meals, and a warm community vibe in Green Valley.
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Late 20th-century homes with Spanish- and Pueblo-inspired designs

Most of Green Valley Fairways' homes are part of homeowners associations whose monthly dues range from about $3 to $5, which go toward community upkeep. Oesterle says homes here are generally lower-priced than newer neighborhoods, like Canoa Ranch, and are popular for remodeling. “Buyers will raise ceilings, redo floors and kitchens, upgrade yards and put in pools — if the lot’s big enough,” Oesterle says.

Set along sidewalk-lined streets, Green Valley Fairways’ two- to three-bedroom homes are typically ranch-style with Spanish- or Pueblo-inspired features, covered patios and attached garages or carports; many feature brick exteriors painted in whites, tans or occasional pastel colors. Layouts range from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet, while lots range from 7,000 to 14,000 square feet; yards are gravel-packed and dotted with low-water plantings, like organ pipe cacti, desert agave and lantana bushes. Prices here range from $200,000 to $400,000, depending on a home’s size and features. The median price here is $260,000, compared to $440,000 in Canoa Ranch.
Spanish-style home in Green Valley Fairways with an arched porch, gravel front yard, and mature landscaping.
Spanish-style home in Green Valley Fairways with an arched porch, gravel front yard, and mature landscaping.
Contemporary ranch-style home with a clean stucco exterior, front desert garden, and a prominent ocotillo in Green Valley Fairways.
Contemporary ranch-style home with a clean stucco exterior, front desert garden, and a prominent ocotillo in Green Valley Fairways.
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Golf carts and getting around Green Valley

Interstate 19 borders Green Valley Fairways, leading 28 miles north to Tucson. According to Oesterle, golf carts are a popular way to get around town. “You can drive a golf cart pretty much anywhere besides the highway,” Oesterle says. “They decorate them and put flags on them.” Residential streets are typically sidewalk-lined and bikeable; Sun Tran buses stop just outside the neighborhood along South La Canada Drive. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is 8 miles away. Tucson International Airport is 23 miles away.

Green Valley’s Got Talent

GVR offers a packed calendar of events and entertainment, including social mixers, art seminars and live performances featuring touring artists and local talent. “A lot of people here had some notoriety in the arts in one way or another,” Oesterle says. “They do annual artisan shows and productions where they showcase musicians and performance artists we have locally.” In the winter, Green Valley’s Got Talent is a monthly showcase featuring everything from stand-up comedy and dance routines to music and whistling. In March, the Green Valley Senior Games include sports like swimming, pickleball and tennis. “It’s hugely competitive and some of the seniors are in better shape than 20-year-olds,” Oesterle says.
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Transit

Airport

Tucson International

30 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Green Valley Fairways US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Green Valley Fairways Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$322,035
Median Sale Price
$322,035
Median Single Family Sale Price
$322,035
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
754
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
0.80

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,207
Median Age
74
Population under 18
2.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
76.1%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,117
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,430

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
41.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
% Population in Labor Force
16.1%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
100°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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