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Retirement destination in Tucson suburb
Retirees in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain seek privacy and like to spend their days playing racket sports, lounging by the pool or completing rounds of golf while taking in views of the Tortolita Mountains and saguaro-dotted landscape. Many also enjoy simpler pleasures like wine outings or gathering around the firepits in their backyard terraces to stargaze. This age-restricted community forms part of Dove Mountain, a larger resort-style and master-planned development in the Tucson suburb of Marana. “I think it’s an incredible snapshot of a really beautiful physical location. It’s nestled right along the mountain range there. There’s so much hiking and biking, and there’s so much to do,” says Amanda Wiggins, president and CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, which hosts its member luncheons at the Highlands clubhouse.
Gated community with Spanish Revival homes
The Highlands is a gated community densely packed with a mix of single-family homes and townhouses, mostly dating back to the turn of the 21st century. Like much of greater Tucson, homes here show Spanish Revival designs and share grass-free lots with cacti and other typical desert plants. Dirt paths outside the community allow residents to enjoy relaxing strolls and views of the desert scenery. Single-family homes with footprints between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet mainly run between $300,000 and $600,000, while larger builds slightly exceed that range. Townhouses also run between $400,000 and $500,000.
The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Many homes in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain feature drought-resistant landscaping.
Spanish-style homes line a peaceful street in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain.
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From golf outings to hikes up the Tortolita Mountains
The Highlands at Dove Mountain golf course is the signature recreational draw. The public course offers 18 holes, with the back nine considered more challenging due to its hilly playing grounds. The clubhouse area also has other sports amenities. “Anytime I’ve been in the community, you see the residents utilizing the tennis courts, pickleball courts, the golf amenities,” Wiggins says. “There’s also a lot of classroom spaces that always seem to have some kind of workshops or class going on.”Outdoor enthusiasts are minutes from the Tortolita Mountains, where miles of trails wind through rugged terrain and lead to scenic sights. Along the way, hikers might even pass the stone remains of abandoned structures.
Enjoy the pickleball courts at the club in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain.
Explore trails around the Tortolita Mountains, near Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain.
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Salads, pizzas and wine at the Highlands Bar & Grille
In addition to its fitness facilities, the community’s clubhouse houses a restaurant called the Highlands Bar & Grille. Patrons can enjoy anything from pepper-topped salads to pizza and cheesecakes. One of the nearest eateries outside the Highlands is the Dove Mountain Brewing Company, where regulars enjoy craft drinks and flights with various comfort snacks. A few more options exist a little farther east in the shopping center anchored by Fry’s Marketplace. Dining staples there include Nico’s Taco Shop and the Dove M Chinese Bistro, which also serves beer from China.
Sample local craft brews at Dove Mountain Brewing, near Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain.
Nico’s Taco Shop serves delicious Mexican food near Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain.
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Dancing to bluegrass in the desert
The neighborhood is close to many of Marana’s annual festivities. Among the town events the Dove Mountain community promotes is March’s Desert Bluegrass Festival, which takes place at Gladden Farms Community Park about 10 miles west of the Highlands. Over three days, spectators dance to Appalachian-rooted string tunes and can even participate in songwriting activities.
The Tune Monkeys perform at the Heirloom Farmers Market, near Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain.
Cyclists will enjoy the El Tour de Tucson, near Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain.
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I-10 commute to downtown Tucson
Heritage Highlands sits right along Dove Mountain Boulevard, which later turns to Twin Peaks Road and connects to Interstate 10. Commuters take the interstate to reach downtown Tucson, about 20 miles south. The neighborhood is also about 28 miles north of the Tucson International Airport, the region’s hub for commercial flights. Located about 10 miles east, the Oro Valley Hospital addresses the area’s medical needs.
Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8’s unique curriculum and activities
Although the community is age-restricted, this area is zoned for Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8. The school, located about 2 miles from Heritage Highlands, gets an A-minus grade from Niche. As its name indicates, CSTEM K-8’s curriculum emphasizes science and technology. Students there can access unique tools like augmented and virtual reality devices and develop their computer literacy through activities like coding and LEGO robotics. Students may then go to Mountain View High School, which gets a B-plus grade from Niche.
Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 School in Marana provides a positive environment for students.
Mountain View High School serves grades 9-12 in Tucson.
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Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain, Marana sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain, Marana over the last 12 months is $445,125, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This home captures what makes Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain so special: endless views & a lifestyle built around them. The backyard, 181 feet of golf course frontage opens to sweeping Catalina & Tortolita Mountain vistas with morning light, golden sunsets & starlit nights framed by the desert's beauty. Inside this 2bed 2bath, den a Hillsboro layout feels open w/ vaulted ceilings, builder
VIEWS - Sunsets, Sunrises, Mountains, Golf and Lights! Beautifully updated popular Santa Rosa great room model w/ 2060 sf living area, 2 bedrooms + den + 2.5 car garage (custom golf cart space w/separate garage door). Extensions include bay windows at dining & primary bedroom, extended covered patio and golf cart space. Guest suite includes double privacy doors at the entry to bedroom & bath.
All tile flooring & plantation shutters throughout this Durango floor plan home. Upgraded kitchen cabinets w/stainless steel appliances - all convey. Stylish/updated lighting/fans in several rooms. Guest bedroom has bay window for extra space. Well manicured landscape front & rear. Fully fenced backyard. Owned outright solar system. Average monthly electric bills under $40/mo. Many upgrades
MONTERREY floor plan. 1727 Sq Ft; 3BR/2BA + DEN w/Double Doors and 2 Car Garage. Ideally located on a Quiet Cul-De-Sac. Terrific Lot with Pool-Sized Backyard. Cook's Kitchen w/Corian Counter Tops, Wood Cabinetry and All SS Appliances Included. Great Room, Dining Room, 2 Guest Bedrooms w/Guest BATH. Spacious Owner's Suite w/Room For Any Size Bed w/Nightstands, Walk-In Closet and BATH
Wonderfully UPDATED HILLSBORO floor plan on the Golf Course. This is one of the most highly sought out floor plans in The Highlands. 1702 Sq Ft:2BR/2BA + DEN. Entertainer's Kitchen w/Sile Stone Counter Tops, Wood Cabinetry, Large Pantry and All Appliances Included. Lovely Open Floor Plan w/Spacious Family Room including Gas Fireplace and Media/Art Built-ins. DEN w/Double Doors. The Owner's Suite
A gorgeous highly upgraded Santa Rosa model w/two bay windows. Beautiful plank porcelain tile flooring throughout home, upgraded LED recessed lighting, elegant chandeliers, plantation shutters, newer stainless refrigerator compliments this gourmet chef's kitchen w/2 ovens, granite slab counters, roll out drawers, staggered upgraded cabinetry. Exterior & interior painted couple years ago, newer
Amazing 2+ bedroom, 2 bathroom house in the golf course at the Highlands at Dove Mountain Active Adult Community. Amenities included: central air, central heat, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, updated kitchen, updated bathroom, office/third bedroom /den, storage, washer dryer, yard with Grill - Community- , golf, and access to the Restaurant, community's pool, pickleball and tennis
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