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Campus Farm

Campus Farm

Suburban Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona

Pima County 85719
$332,675 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
25 Homes For Sale

Central neighborhood with parks, shopping and dining

Set beside the Catalina Mountains, about 4 miles north of the University of Arizona, Campus Farm offers a diverse range of housing near area commercial centers. “Aside from the shopping and dining, you’ve got the outdoor lifestyle that fits a lot of people," says Zach Neild, a Realtor with Exp Realty who has over 3 years of experience. The area’s especially popular with cyclists and nature lovers, offering easy access to nearby parks and bike paths, like The Loop and Mountain Avenue. “I think if you live in the central Tucson area, you own a bike,” Neild says. Named for UA's Campus Agricultural Center, which is centered here, Campus Farm is well served by public transportation, and Interstate 10 is about 4 miles away.

Diverse range of housing for buyers and renters

Campus Farm’s housing options include single-family homes, townhomes, manufactured homes and apartment complexes. The neighborhood’s especially popular with renters, who make up over 60% of residents here. “Tucson, in general, has a huge rental community,” Neild says.

Most single-family homes here are mid-to-late 20th-century ranch-style homes with two to four bedrooms, red brick exteriors and attached carports. However, in the gated La Vina Del Sol community, there are some Pueblo-inspired homes built between 1999 and the 2020s that have three to four bedrooms, as well as attached garages. For both styles, lots of 5,000 to 15,000 square feet are typical, and layouts range from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet. Prices range from $250,000 to $600,000, depending on size and extra features like private pools.

Late 20th-century townhomes with two to three bedrooms and layouts of 900 to 1,500 square feet are also common here; most are part of homeowners associations whose monthly dues of $100 to $200 go toward community upkeep. Typical features include attached garages or carports, and prices range from about $250,000 to $400,000, depending on a townhome's size.

There are several mobile home communities here, including Vista del Norte Mobile Estates, where residents share access to a community pool and playground. Within these communities, late 20th-century manufactured homes typically have one to three bedrooms, attached carports and layouts ranging from 800 to 1,000 square feet; prices range from $25,000 to $65,000, depending on size.

Campbell Ranch On Roger
Campbell Ranch On Roger
Desert Landscaped Single-Family Home
Desert Landscaped Single-Family Home
Secluded Gated Community In Campus Farm
Secluded Gated Community In Campus Farm
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Commercial corridors in Campus Farm

There are several shopping and dining areas around Campus Farm, mostly around commercial corridors like 1st and Mountain avenues. Rillito Crossing Marketplace has a Sprouts Farmers Market and a Planet Fitness, plus a barbershop and nail salon. Restaurants here include Dao's Tai Pan's Restaurant for Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese fare, and L&L Hawaiian BBQ, a regional chain serving Hawaiian specialties like chicken katsu with rice and SPAM musubi. The North on Campbell retail plaza offers fast-food eateries, chain retailers and locally owned spots like Ghini's French Caffe, which serves brunch fare and coffee drinks. For a night out, Midtown Tavern’s the spot to play a round of billiards or darts while enjoying a beer or craft cocktail with friends; the tavern also hosts occasional events, like poker and trivia nights. For even more retail and restaurants, Tucson Mall’s about a mile west, with over 170 businesses.

Choice Greens, A Local Favorite Salad and Sandwich Restaurant.
Choice Greens, A Local Favorite Salad and Sandwich Restaurant.
Seis Kitchen, A Local Favorite Mexican Restaurant.
Seis Kitchen, A Local Favorite Mexican Restaurant.
The Sprout's Plaza Features Many Businesses.
The Sprout's Plaza Features Many Businesses.
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Rio Vista Elementary School
Rio Vista Elementary School

Tucson public schools with STEM programs

Campus Farm’s part of the Amphitheater Unified School District that’s rated B-plus overall by Niche. Local kids may attend Rio Vista Elementary, rated B and located within the neighborhood, before moving on to the C-rated Amphitheater Middle. Both schools give students a head start in STEM education with extracurriculars like robotics at Rio Vista and Amphitheater’s Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program. Teens may continue their STEM education at the B-minus-rated Amphitheater High with classes in engineering and cybersecurity; the school also offers dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona.

The University of Arizona’s agricultural center

The neighborhood takes its name from the University of Arizona’s Campus Agricultural Center, a 160-acre research facility with laboratories and greenhouses that’s been an area staple since 1909 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The CAC’s used for hands-on university courses, but is also a functional farm with livestock, including horses, cattle and sheep. The center occasionally hosts community events, like livestock judging. In April, the Pima County Fair’s held at the Pima County Fairgrounds, about 22 miles away, where there’s a livestock auction and rodeo.

The Campus Agricultural Farm Has Many Fields
The Campus Agricultural Farm Has Many Fields
Green Houses At The Campus Agricultural Farm
Green Houses At The Campus Agricultural Farm
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Bike paths and parks along the Rillito River

The Rillito River, which is dry, and The Loop, a 131-mile shared-use path, form the neighborhood’s northern border. The Loop’s used by joggers, cyclists and horseback riders, leading through scenic Sonoran Desert views and around some of Tucson’s parks, including Rillito River Park, 4 miles away. Rillito River Park offers equestrian access to The Loop, and it’s also a popular place to bring dogs or go birding for native warblers and hummingbirds.

The pools and waterslides at Funtasticks Family Fun Park are about a mile away and especially popular in summer, when temperatures here regularly top 100 degrees. At Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, two miles away, locals can walk dirt-packed trails and admire over 100 native plant species, like desert lavender. The park's Gneiss Bench is made with rock from the Catalina Mountains, and the Labyrinth is a tranquil, maze-like arrangement of local stones. Residents can join Friends of Rio Vista to get involved with the park’s upkeep and wildlife/vegetation protection.

Wildflowers At The Rillito River Park Campbell Entrance
Wildflowers At The Rillito River Park Campbell Entrance
Rillito River Park
Rillito River Park
Rillito River, Is Called A Wash In Tucson. The Wash Is Normally Dry With The Exception Of Extra Wet Winters or Summers.
Rillito River, Is Called A Wash In Tucson. The Wash Is Normally Dry With The Exception Of Extra Wet Winters or Summers.
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Biking and driving around Tucson

Route 77 is 2 miles from Campus Farm, and it's about 4 miles to Interstate 10; the latter leads 113 miles northwest to Phoenix. Downtown Tucson is 5 miles away via local Campbell Avenue. The neighborhood’s known for being walkable and bike-friendly, so residents here aren’t totally car-dependent. “You’re near a lot of bike paths, so if residents prefer to ride their bike to the grocery store or university, it’s super easy,” says Darci Hazelbaker, a Realtor with Tierra Antigua Realty and over 10 years of experience. Along Mountain Avenue, cyclists can ride 3 miles south to the University of Arizona while enjoying the corridor’s mountain scenery. There are also Sun Tran buses and streetcars in the neighborhood, which are fare-free and run seven days a week. “That takes you all through campus and downtown,” Neild says. Banner-University Medical Center Tucson is 3 miles south, and Tucson International Airport is 11 miles south.

Mountain Avenue Bikeway Is A Popular Spot For Bicyclist's In Tucson
Mountain Avenue Bikeway Is A Popular Spot For Bicyclist's In Tucson
View Down Campbell Avenue
View Down Campbell Avenue
Mountain Avenue Bikeway
Mountain Avenue Bikeway
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tucson International

25 min drive

Bus

Roger & Park

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Prince & Cherry

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1st Av & Pastime Rd

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Roger & Campbell

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Roger & Mountain

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Roger & 1st Av(Ne)

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Prince & Park

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Campus Farm Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$345,000
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$242,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,258
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
6.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,327
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,267

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    3819 N Look Backridge Place, Tucson, AZ 85719

    $434,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,655 Sq Ft
    • 3819 N Look Backridge Place
    • New 13 days ago

    Don't miss this beautiful home privately situated in an enclave of 6 custom homes. Large entertaining space downstairs with a half bath. Enjoy privacy upstairs with spacious primary bedroom and 2 guest bedrooms. Primary bedroom w/large en-suite and walk in closet. This light and bright open floor plan has extended outdoor living areas under a wrap around porch and mature landscaping. Minutes from

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    4019 N Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

    $390,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,162 Sq Ft
    • 4019 N Park Ave
    • New 13 days ago

    Charming Home on Park Avenue - A Canvas for Your Imagination! Discover the potential of this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home that's just waiting for your personal touch! Nestled in a prime location, easy access to the University of Arizona. Split Floor Plan: Enjoy a functional layout with a cozy fireplace in the living room, perfect for gatherings. Recently updated kitchen appliances, New

    John Sweeden Habitation Realty ERA Powered

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
9,231
Median Age
31
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$36,682
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,396

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
34.5%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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