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The “Lost Barrio” near downtown Tucson
Allegedly named for a Portuguese saint, the tiny, historic Barrio San Antonio is a desert respite just a few miles from downtown Tucson. “We used to know it as ‘The Lost Barrio’ because it’s surrounded by three major roads—Aviation Highway, South Kino Parkway and Broadway—and it’s kind of locked in a triangle,” says Tony Baker, Realtor at RE/MAX Professionals and Tucson native. “There's a world revolving inside that triangle, but it’s got limited access in and out.” Residents still manage to venture from the neighborhood for nearby shopping, rides on the Aviation Bikeway and Wildcat football games at Arizona Stadium next door.
Barrio San Antonio is a small, quaint neighborhood, bordering Downtown Tucson.
Close to Downtown Tucson, and UArizona, Barrio San Antonio is a great suburban neighborhood.
Vivid flowers bloom on Cholla and Palo Verde trees in Barrio San Antonio every spring.
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Limited traffic on Barrio San Antonio’s streets
The neighborhood’s median home price of $375,000 is around $250,000 less than in downtown, and Baker says homeowners here enjoy the limited traffic. “There’s no through street, so people can’t cut in and speed by,” he says. Early 20th-century two-bedroom bungalows and pueblos with adobe exteriors and gated back yards typically range between $200,000 and $375,000. Midcentury bungalows and ranch-style homes with white and brown stucco exteriors are priced from $400,000 to $550,000; these four-bedroom homes pebbled front yards with narrow cement driveways. Properties in the neighborhood sit along dusty paved roads with speed bumps and sidewalks peppered with cacti. Homebuyers can even find brightly colored early 2000s lofts designed by famous local designer, Rob Paulus for upwards of $450,000.
Traditional adobe home styles are available in Barrio San Antonio.
Modern lofts stand tall against smaller pueblos in Barrio San Antonio.
Arched windows display early 20th century architecture to Barrio San Antonio.
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Biker’s paradise on Arroyo Chico Greenway
Residents walk, run or ride bikes on the paved 4-mile-long Arroyo Chico Greenway, which runs through the northern portion of the neighborhood. In the northeast corner, parents can sit in stadium seats and watch local little leagues play at Cherry Field, and folks can walk their dogs to the nearby San Antonio Park, which features a canopied-covered playground and large dirt-packed space to roam in. For indoor fun, Rocks and Ropes rock climbing gym is a 2-mile drive from Barrio San Antonio and offers bouldering walls and several cardio classes. Ignite Sign Art Museum , a space dedicated to showcasing Tucson’s neon sign history a mile east, is also popular among locals.
The Arroyo Chico Greenway has a paved trail that wraps around Barrio San Antonio.
Cherry Field hosts various sports teams, including Tucson High, in Barrio San Antonio.
The University of Arizona attracts people to Barrio San Antonio for quick access.
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Antique shopping at Lost Barrio Shopping District
A half-mile walk from the neighborhood, the Lost Barrio Shopping District's local businesses are housed in preserved early 20th-century warehouses decorated with glossy Spanish tiles; here residents can find antique pottery and furniture at Colonial Frontiers, or stop by The Lost Barrio Gallery for woodworked décor. A few blocks south, Roma Imports sells freshly sliced deli meat and homemade ravioli along with juicy cold sandwiches in its in-store restaurant. Broadway Boulevard touches Barrio San Antonio’s northern border and features tons of well-known locally owned eateries like Polish Cottage, which serves pork-and-rice-stuffed cabbage with french fries. Safeway’s about a mile north, and El Con Mall is a 3-mile drive east, offering retail chains like Ross and Marshall’s.
The Lost Barrio shops feature unique, local art galleries and shops in Barrio San Antonio.
The Lost Barrio Gallery has hand-carved wooden items for sale in Barrio San Antonio.
Barrio San Antonio is a pleasant community to walk around in, as there is much to look at.
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Arts and crafts fun at St. Augustine Cathedral
Residents can drive 2 miles to the historic St. Augustine Cathedral for the annual Arts and Crafts Fair where local vendors sell vintage clothing and jewelry near its intricate late 18th century Gothic Revival building. Downtown Tucson holds countless events throughout the year, including the Haiku Hike literary competition , where the University of Arizona Poetry Center displays winning haiku poem submissions in flower planters along busy downtown streets from March to June; locals can read and stroll on brick sidewalks past mural-covered buildings.
Artwork fills every corner of trendy Barrio San Antonio.
Barrio San Antonio is known to be an artistic community, with many murals and sculptures.
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Prepping for the future at Tucson High
The neighborhood is served by the city’s largest school district, Tucson Unified, which earns an overall B-minus from Niche. Kids can start at Borton Primary Magnet, rated a B-minus by Niche, and continue to Mansfeld Middle, which is rated a C-plus. The district’s oldest high school, Tucson High, scores a B and is known for its Career and Technical Education Programs, in dental assisting, culinary arts and more.
Borton Elementary School serves grades K-5 in Tucson, Arizona.
Tucson High Magnet School serves grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Hopping on Tucson Sun Tran buses
Arizona State Route 210 and South Kino Parkway intersect within the neighborhood, and downtown Tucson is roughly a 2-mile drive west via Broadway; locals can also travel there via Tucson’s Sun Tran buses, which stop on the neighborhood’s north and south borders. Running adjacent to Highway 210, the well-paved Tucson Loop Aviation Bikeway cuts through the neighborhood and crosses over Interstate 10 in the west to connect with the 100-mile-long Tucson Loop that encircles the city. Banner-University Medical Center Tucson at the University of Arizona is a 3-mile drive north, and Tucson International Airport is 7 miles south via Kino Parkway.
Barrio San Antonio residents can utilize Sun Tran's bus routes, with multiple stops nearby.
The Snake Bridge welcomes bicyclists into Downtown Tucson from Barrio San Antonio.
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Parks in this Area
Iron Horse Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Santa Rita Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Armory Park
Picnic Area
Amphitheater
Community Center
Mirasol Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
San Antonio Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Santa Rita Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Skateboard
Transit
Airport
Tucson International
16 min drive
Bus
Park & 22nd St(Ne)
Bus
22nd St & Santa Rita
Bus
Park & 19th St
Bus
22nd St & Park
Bus
Kino Pw & 15th St
Bus
Park & 20th St
Bus
22nd St & Kino Pkwy
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Barrio San Antonio
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Barrio San Antonio Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barrio San Antonio, Tucson sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Barrio San Antonio, Tucson over the last 12 months is $3,489,750, up 2227% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,201
Median Age
32
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,470
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
53.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
93/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 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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