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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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Transit
Airport
Tucson International
45 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain, Marana sell after 140 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain, Marana over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 20% 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
1,747
Median Age
74
Population under 18
5.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
76.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,863
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,021
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.3%
% Population in Labor Force
39.6%
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®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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