San Lucas
Neighborhood in Marana, Arizona
Pima County 85658
Cul-de-sacs in a desert area with a low crime score
Although many homes are Spanish Revivals, each one on the cul-de-sacs has a separate personality, with Craftsman features and stone accents distinguishing them. Homes vary from one to two stories and are priced roughly between $275,000 and $450,000. Some backyards have a pool, and others have room for a patio and playset. “San Lucas was built out 10 years ago [around the 2010s], and what that benefit is it’s a bit cheaper, and also lower homeowners association [fees],” Thompson says, comparing it to the Gladden Farms neighborhood, which is still growing. San Lucas’ monthly payments range from about $20 to over $30. The neighborhood is encompassed by natural calm, with an open desert and Interstate 10 separating it from busy commercial and residential areas. Somewhat isolated, the neighborhood has a 1 out of 10 crime score on the CAP Index, while the nation maintains a 4.
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Pocket parks, an expansive community park and cycling the backcountry
Parks are pocketed between homes, so every cul-de-sac is within walking distance of a shade-covered playground or picnic area. San Lucas Community Park is the neighborhood’s most expansive space, featuring a sand volleyball area and dog park. Public restrooms sit adjacent to the park’s playground, which overlooks an open field and access point to the neighborhood-wide paved, multi-use trail system. The Owl Head trail has a parking area in the neighborhood’s western region, where cyclists trek the 32-mile loop across Tucson’s backcountry with views of the Owl Head Buttes to the east and Desert Peak farther west.South of the neighborhood in the growing downtown area, the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center is projected to open in May 2025. It will feature a 12-lane lap pool, recreation pool, fitness rooms and a three-court gymnasium. Pass options range from day to annual memberships, and rates vary slightly by residency status. This indoor space allows the public to remain active during sweltering summer days when many days peak over 100F. San Lucas is at an elevated risk of wildfires as part of the dry Sonoran Desert, which is known for this environmental concern.
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Taking instruction and arts programs in Marana schools
San Lucas is zoned for Marana Unified School District schools; however, the district offers open enrollment so students can apply to any of its schools. Estes Elementary is a kindergarten through sixth-grade school and earns a B-minus from Niche. Marana Middle School has seventh and eighth-grade classrooms, while Marana High School oversees ninth through 12th-grade instruction. Both schools earn B grades from Niche and have various arts programs, including drama classes and clubs.
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Marana’s signature Founders’ Day celebration and fall festival
Founders’ Day at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex is one of Marana’s five signature events. This celebration of the town’s founding takes place on the third Saturday of March and includes a car show, chalk art alley and balloon animal stations. Food trucks and artisan vendors set up to sell their products near tents. The fall festival, another signature event with vendor booths and food truck catering, is held on the third Saturday of October at Heritage River Park. This celebration features country music artists, carnival rides and a spooky garden walk. The Mutton Bustin’ Contest closes the evening with children competing to see who can stay on their sheep the longest.
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Interstate 10 access to Tucson and the Tucson International Airport
San Lucas is just off the Interstate 10 exit, which connects the neighborhood to Tucson in about 22 miles and the Tucson International Airport (TUS) in around 32 miles. The Tucson International Airport has 19 direct flight options to domestic airports and ties to over 400 cities internationally.Downtown Marana, a Fry’s and nearby shopping centers
Since Marana is a developing town, its downtown shopping and dining are limited to Main Street Grocery, fast food chains and restaurants such as Nico’s Mexican Food. A Fry’s Marketplace is also nearby. Downtown is the closest retail center to San Lucas. However, shopping centers with national retailers and additional restaurants are within a 12-mile drive, including the Tucson Premium Outlets and Arizona Pavilions Shopping Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patricia Brown
Patricia Brown
Coldwell Banker Realty
(520) 462-3854
134 Total Sales
1 in San Lucas
$377,600 Price
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Sherry Kupresin
Sherry Kupresin
Tierra Antigua Realty
(563) 723-8506
34 Total Sales
1 in San Lucas
$313,000 Price
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Michael Oliver
Michael Oliver
Oliver Realty, LLC
(520) 834-8093
338 Total Sales
2 in San Lucas
$400K - $405K Price Range
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Melanie Lakovich
Melanie Lakovich
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart
(844) 960-3174
181 Total Sales
1 in San Lucas
$330,000 Price
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Catherine Donovan
Catherine Donovan
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
(520) 376-2917
134 Total Sales
1 in San Lucas
$385,000 Price
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Cathy Morency
Cathy Morency
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(520) 457-6801
32 Total Sales
2 in San Lucas
$300K - $365K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
San Lucas Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | San Lucas | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
San Lucas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in San Lucas, Marana sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in San Lucas, Marana over the last 12 months is $331,500, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Sale Price
$331,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
573
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
2013
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,958
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 158am - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,391
Median Age
33
Population under 18
32.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,847
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,776
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
29.3%
Advanced Degrees
19.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Above 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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