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Southern Arizona suburban living
Located in southeastern Tucson, El GHEKO combines the comfort of suburban living with scenic mountainous views of Mt Lemmon and Mica Mountain and abundant outdoor recreation nearby. The community earns its name (G.H.E.K.O.) from the four subdivisions within the area — Green Hills, Harold Bell Wright Estates, El Dorado and Kingston Knolls Organization. Locals often spend their time cycling through the mountainous terrain on 3rd Street-University Bicycle Boulevard, dropping the kids off for sports lessons at Morris K. Udall Park and capitalizing on the quick 9-mile commute into downtown Tucson. El GHEKO features a mix of residential subdivisions offering an at-ease southern Arizona lifestyle while maintaining a local feel through historic areas like Harold Bell Wright Estates, local restaurants like Holy Smokin’ Butts BBQ and a bustling commercial corridor at Circle Plaza. “El GHEKO offers residents a mix of well-constructed mid-century modern homes from the 50s and 60s on the eastern side of Tucson,” says Tony Ray Baker, Certified Tourism Ambassador for Tucson and Realtor with RE/MAX Professionals.
With some EL GHEKO homes set back from the road, there is plenty of room for gardening.
EL GHEKO is a picturesque suburban neighborhood on Tucson's Eastside.
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Cycling into downtown Tucson on Rillito River Path
El GHEKO residents are just 2 miles from Morris K. Udall Park, which offers a pool and splash pad for cooling off during the summer months and multi-sport baseball and soccer fields for use throughout the year. Golf enthusiasts are in luck with Dorado Golf Course nearby, which features an 18-hole course with scenic views of the Catalina Mountains. Expert cyclists within the area check out Rillito River Path starting from El GHEKO and cruising about 60 miles through downtown Tucson, while beginners can opt for 7 miles on 3rd Street-University Bicycle Boulevard across Wilmot Road connecting parks, schools and the University of Arizona (UA) along its route. For miles of paved pathways and bike lanes, locals visit Chuck Huckelberry Loop, also known as ‘The Loop’ for scenic waterfront views along the Pantano Wash.
Dorado Golf Course is directly across Speedway Boulevard and walkable from EL GHEKO.
Near EL GHEKO, The Loop path runs along the Pantano Wash, taking people miles around the city.
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Spanish Revivals and brick facade ramblers
El GHEKO features a range of housing options from brick facade ranch styles and adobe-style homes to tile-roofed Spanish Revivals. El GHEKO boasts subdivisions with on-site RV community parking in areas like Casa Loma Estates or those without an HOA in areas like Harold Bell Wright Estates and Green Hills. With a median sales price of $360,000, price points here can range from the high $200,000s to upwards of the high $600,000s depending on the age, size and location of the property. For example, a four-bedroom ranch-style with a brick facade costs around $290,000, while a newly constructed modern five-bedroom ranch-style with a backyard pool within a community with on-site RV parking can go for around $699,000. Homes here often feature carport garages and are typically fronted by small desert-landscaped yards where marigolds, prickly pear and cacti are common. “El GHEKO attracts first-time buyers, mid-century architecture enthusiasts and commuters interested in the quick commute into downtown Tucson,” says Baker.
Many EL GHEKO yards have large saguaro cacti in them.
Some homes in EL GHEKO are Spanish-revival influenced.
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Shopping at Circle Plaza
Residents here shop at Circle Plaza, which offers a variety of department stores and retailers to choose from, like HomeGoods, Michaels and Ross Dress for Less. While groceries and other everyday essentials are available along East Speedway Boulevard at stores like Walmart, Trader Joe's and Fry’s. When dining in the area, locals head to Guadalajara Fiesta Grill for live mariachi music and Mexican cuisine or visit family-owned Holy Smokin’ Butts BBQ for Texas-style smoked barbeque sandwiches and trays. For an upscale dining experience, residents head to The Cork Tucson for southwestern classics, steak and a romantic fireplace setting.
Guadalajara Fiesta Grill is across Kolb Road in EL GHEKO and offers a relaxing, shaded patio.
Health conscious folks can visit Natural Foods, just minutes from EL GHEKO.
EL GHEKO residents flock to Holy Smokin' Butts BBQ for brisket and sides.
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Education within Tucson Unified School District
Students in the El GHEKO area can attend schools like W. Arthur Sewell Elementary, Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School and Palo Verde High Magnet School, which respectfully received scores of B, C and B-minus from the educational review site, Niche. W. Arthur Sewell Elementary School integrates art instruction into the curriculum through programs like choir, dance, orchestra and band, while Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School serves around 500 students from kindergarten through Grade 8. Palo Verde High Magnet School offers an advanced curriculum with over 11 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for higher education preparation. Private institutions like Desert Christian Schools and Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School are also common here. For higher education opportunities, residents look to the nearby University of Arizona (UA), just 8 miles from El GHEKO.
Hudlow Elementary School serves grades K-5 in Tucson.
Booth-Fickett serves grades K-8 in Tucson.
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Historic district of Harold Bell Wright Estates
The northwest corner of El GHEKO is home to Harold Bell Wright Estates, which is named after the popular American novelist who retreated to Tucson to nurse his health in the early 1920s. Residents here are within walking distance of Wright’s original home and many of the street names within this subdivision are derived from the characters within his books. Wright is credited with writing 19 novels and is said to be the first American fiction author to sell over 1 million copies. Some of his work, like “A Son of His Father” was set in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
In EL GHEKO, Author Harold Bell Wright created his own streets named after his books.
Various areas of EL GHEKO have more privacy than others.
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Transportation and specialized healthcare at St. Joseph’s Hospital
El GHEKO is primarily car-dependent and relies heavily on Speedway Boulevard and East Broadway Boulevard for transportation to neighboring areas like Harlan Heights and Carriage Park. Residents seeking public transit options can take the Sun Tran, monitored by the Arizona Department of Transportation, for trips in and around Tucson free for all riders. El GHEKO residents can start their ride on bus route 8, which operates along East Broadway Boulevard and stops throughout the community. For those seeking to travel longer distances, the Tucson International Airport is only 12 miles away from El GHEKO. Residents here are also within walking distance of St. Joseph’s Hospital, renowned for specialized care in programs, like trauma and emergency medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology and rehabilitation.
Numerous bus stops are walkable from EL GHEKO.
EL GHEKO is a quiet, charming neighborhood with homes built between 1950-1970.
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El GHEKO Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El GHEKO, Tucson sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in El GHEKO, Tucson over the last 12 months is $327,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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