Continental Ranch Sunflower, a 55-plus community with many amenities
Mesquite trees line the entrance to Continental Ranch Sunflower, a residential neighborhood in southern Marana’s master-planned Continental Ranch community. The neighborhood is for those 55 or older and shares amenities such as trails, pools and sports courts with the more extensive Continental Ranch development. “I’m always telling people that you can be as active or secluded as you want,” says resident Tim Walter, an associate broker at Diamondback Real Estate with over six years of experience. “There are some other 55-pluses in the northwest side of Tucson, but those communities are all at least 20 to 30 minutes from the highway, whereas here we’re just over a mile. It’s off the highway enough, too, where we don’t get much noise, but you can get downtown in 20 minutes if you like that style.”
Activities at the Village Center and nearby trails
Village Center is the neighborhood’s central gathering point. It hosts all the daily activities, including those in the billiards, crafts and fitness rooms. The center hosts over 50 groups, from art to bridge clubs. According to Walter, the Veterans Club is one of the most popular neighborhood groups. They assist with programs, sponsor cookouts to raise funds for veteran causes and decorate the main parkway with flags four times yearly. Athletic facilities include bocce courts, multipurpose sports courts and a swimming pool with a jacuzzi. Just north of the neighborhood, Los Morteros Conservation Area is a preserved Hohokam village site with trails that wind past preserved areas with artifacts and interpretative signs.
Residents relax by the pool at The Village Center in Continental Ranch Sunflower.
Get out and explore the trails at Los Morteros Conservation Area, near Continental Ranch Sunflower.
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Restaurants along West Twin Peaks Road and nearby shopping centers
West Twin Peaks Road is home to a Safeway shopping center and restaurants, including Angela’s Mexican Food and Twin Peaks Pizzeria. East of Interstate 10 on West Twin Peaks Road, the Tucson Premium Outlets has national retailers ranging from American Eagle to Saks off 5th. The Arizona Pavilions Shopping Center is also nearby, with national retailers such as HomeGoods and restaurant chains offering fast food and sit-down service.
Stop by Angela’s Mexican Food for an authentic meal near Continental Ranch Sunflower.
Grab a hot, delicious pie from Twin Peaks Pizzeria near Continental Ranch Sunflower.
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Continental Ranch community with Spanish Revivals and a VIPS program
Stucco and adobe Spanish Revivals on cul-de-sacs have one story, and home prices range from about $285,000 to $500,000. “There are some great [mountain] views that can affect home prices in Sunflower,” Walter says. “I had a listing appointment with a gorgeous view, and we think that’s probably worth $30,000 on the same style and model house.” The Continental Ranch Community Association maintains native desert landscaping, and these efforts are supported with monthly payments of roughly $120 to $130. To inhibit neighborhood crime, the community participates in the Marana Police Department’s Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program, permitting volunteers to patrol the neighborhood. Continental Ranch Sunflower earns a crime score of 1 on the CAP Index; meanwhile, the national average is 4 out of 10.
Many homes in Continental Ranch Sunflower have drought-tolerant landscaping.
Terracotta roofs help keep homes cool in Continental Ranch Sunflower.
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Travel by Interstate 10, bike-friendly roads and airplane
Twin Peaks Road runs through the neighborhood’s southern region, east to Interstate 10, which connects the community to Tucson. The Loop is a 138-mile bike-friendly path that runs parallel to I-10 and is accessible by cycling on Twin Peaks Road’s dedicated bike lane. Tucson International Airport is within a 25-mile drive of the neighborhood and has over a dozen direct domestic flights. Carondelet Marana Emergency Center serves northwest Tucson and is about 5 miles away.
Marana schools and an award-winning CTE program
Although this is an adult community, it is zoned for the Marana Unified School District, an open-enrollment district that lets students attend the school of their choice if there is room. Nearby schools include Twin Peaks K-8 and Marana High School, which Niche grades B-plus and B, respectively. Marana High School has an award-winning Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, with 19 courses varying from culinary arts to dental assisting.
Marana High School, in the Tucson area, is home of the Tigers.
Niche rates Twin Peaks Elementary as an above-average public school in Tucson.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,589
Median Age
75
Population under 18
6.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
73.2%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,309
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.6%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
40%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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