$249,208Average Value$360Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Cherry Avenue offers investment opportunities in Tucson’s Southside
Decades-old homes and several parks fill the neighborhood of Cherry Avenue, about 10 miles south of Tucson. Residents are drawn here in part for the prices. “Everything there is more affordable, and it is a very mixed community of homes,” says Shawn Edgar, a Realtor with over 21 years of experience with OMNI Homes International. “This area is ripe for renovations. You see a lot of older, dated properties, and because of the price, you can buy them at a reasonable price, fix them up and provide nice living.” Located in the Southside, the neighborhood is near a few of the city’s major employers, including Tucson International Airport and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Spanish-influenced single-family homes, townhouses and mobile homes
Single-family homes, townhouses and mobile homes are grouped into communities in Cherry Avenue. Many of the 1970s ranch-style homes here have slump block exteriors and carports. These single-story homes range from $190,000 to $325,000. There are also some Spanish-influenced New Traditional homes that were built in the 21st century, though they rarely go on the market. By May 2025, one single-story home listed for $225,000 and a two-story home sold for $265,000. Townhouses are priced between $170,000 and $240,000. In mobile and manufactured home communities, listings range from $60,000 to $295,000. Some of these communities have pools or recreational vehicle (RV) spaces. “In [Cherry Avenue], we’re seeing a lot of rejuvenation,” Edgar says. “You’re going to have to pay attention to how the mechanical and electrical boxes are. Many of those older homes still have evaporative cooling; they don’t have air conditioning.”
Restaurants and shops where Campbell Avenue and Irvington Road meet
Shopping centers with fast food chains are at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Irvington Road in the northern region of Cherry Avenue. Food City anchors the Centre Point shopping center, with local eateries. Across Campbell Avenue, the Irvington Plaza shopping center has a Walgreens and Goodwill. Nearby, the Sunny Daze Café is a beach-themed restaurant open for breakfast and lunch.
School choice, Sunnyside schools and dual enrollment courses
Sunnyside Unified School District, a district with school choice options, serves Cherry Avenue. The neighborhood is in the northern part of the district, where the zoned kindergarten through sixth-grade schools include Esperanza Elementary School and Rivera Elementary School. Both institutions earn C-minus grades from Niche. The Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School also serves kindergarten through second-grade students; it receives a B-minus. Apollo Middle School, a sixth through eighth-grade school, and Sierra K-8 School both serve the community and receive C-minuses. Sunnyside High School has a B-minus and offers dual enrollment courses, including criminal law and auto maintenance.
Parks with playgrounds, Cherry Avenue Center and Kino Sports Complex
Enclosed by tall metal fencing, Cherry Avenue Park is a green space with a shade-covered playground, dog park and basketball court. The Cherry Avenue Center is also located in the park, with rental space and game and weight rooms open to the public at no cost. Desert Shadows Park has a multipurpose field, playground and obstacle climbing course nearby. Athletes gather at Kino Sports Complex, a facility spanning over 300 acres with baseball, softball and soccer fields. The complex also includes tennis and pickleball courts.
Driving and cycling between Tucson International Airport and downtown
Campbell Avenue intersects with Interstate 10 to the north, tying the community to downtown Tucson. Tucson International Airport has direct national flights about 3 miles south via Campbell Avenue. Sun Tran buses stop in the neighborhood on Campbell Avenue, Drexel Road and Irvington Road. These roads also have dedicated bike lanes. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is about 6 miles away and can be accessed without hopping on the highway.
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Parks in this Area
Desert Shadows Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Cherry Avenue Park
Transit
Airport
Tucson International
8 min drive
Bus
Park & Minorka
Bus
Irvington & Greenway
Bus
Drexel & Wilson
Bus
Drexel & Tucson
Bus
Campbell Av & Bantam
Bus
Campbell Av & Drexel
Bus
Campbell Av & Oregon
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cherry Avenue
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cherry Avenue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cherry Avenue, Tucson sell after 138 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cherry Avenue, Tucson over the last 12 months is $338,990, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,648
Median Age
34
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,697
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,502
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 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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