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Serene desert community in eastside Tucson
When home is surrounded in every direction by spectacular desert and mountain views, it could almost make buyers in Houghton, Arizona believe they live on an isolated desert island. In fact, Houghton is home to about 7,000 residents. Its visually stunning location sits between the snowy peaks of the Catalina Mountains to the north, and the vast Tucson Mountains to the southwest. Located in one of the most southeastern of Tucson suburbs, Houghton is surrounded by established neighboring communities including Saguaro Canyon to the south, Tanque Verde to the north and Rolling Hills Country Club to the west. A community with a wide open, spacious feel, Houghton has been named the 6th best neighborhood in which to buy a home by Niche. Tanisha Knutzen, Realtor with AZ Skyline Realty for more than 10 years, and a native of southeast Tucson seconds that award, “There’s a special feeling of relaxed friendliness in eastside Tucson neighborhoods. Houghton has a quiet, almost serene vibe, with its spectacular views and homes set at a nice distance from each other. Another key asset is its quick and close access to parks, freeways and the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.”
Broadway Boulevard lines Silverado Hills in the Houghton neighborhood.
Two horseback riders at DeCesari Equestrian in the Houghton neighborhood.
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Ranch-style homes on gently curving streets
Homebuyers will find a variety of property sizes in Houghton from one- and two-bedroom condominiums and ranch-style homes to luxury homes and equestrian estates. Gently curving streets are lined with sidewalks, palm trees or native Saguaro cacti. Neat yards with xeriscaping feature drought-tolerant plants like marigolds, aloe vera and bougainvillea. Residents walk and bike inside the neighborhood, but drive their cars to reach schools, shopping and dining destinations. While the average home price in Houghton in the first six months of 2023 was about $505,000, homeseekers will find new one-story homes with four bedrooms for $470,000 to $500,000. Homes with in-ground swimming pools can be found for around $550,000. Two-bedroom condominiums list for around $275,000 to $300,000.
A Mediterranean-style home in Silverado Hills in Houghton.
Houghton has been named the 6th best neighborhood in which to buy a home by Niche.
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Academy of Tucson High School in Old Spanish Trail Estates.
Area kids are served by the Tucson Unified School District
Kids in Houghton attend public schools in the Tucson Unified School District, which has an overall Niche grade of B-minus. Soleng Tom Elementary offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has an overall grade of B from Niche. Secrist Middle offers sixth through eighth grades and has an overall C grade from Niche. Tanque Verde High has an overall grade of B-plus from Niche, offers AP classes and is ranked one of the best high schools in Arizona for STEM programs.
Residents hike and bike at Saguaro National Park
Case Natural Resource Park offers 53 acres and has several amenities including walking paths, a playground and a hummingbird and butterfly sanctuary. Saguaro National Park covers 230 square miles of Arizona desert and is named after the iconic and native Saguaro cactus that can only be found in the southwest desert. It is a great destination for hikers, campers, bikers, naturalists and photographers. Houghton residents enjoy walking, jogging and biking along Ridgeside Drive.
Shopping and dining at Safeway Plaza
Safeway Plaza is located at the corner of South Houghton Road and East Broadway Boulevard and features the eponymous grocery store and several other popular businesses. Magpies Gourmet Pizza & Wings is known for using 100% fresh ingredients in their pizzas, calzones and salads. They’re a local favorite with four locations across Tucson. Subway offers fresh and healthy options and they make it easy to get a quick lunch when time is of the essence. Hops Sports Grill is located across the street on South Houghton Road and offers plenty of TVs to catch your favorite sports team and a grill menu with all made-from-scratch items. Try the HOPS Appetizer Sampler Platter.
In the Houghton neighborhood, Magpies Pizza offers take-out and dine-in.
Magpies Pizza, in the Safeway plaza, offers gourmet pizza in the Houghton neighborhood.
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Residents take advantage of Tucson's many annual events
Tucson offers a full calendar of year-round events, from the Tucson Rodeo every February, and the Ballet Tucson Fall Concert series, to ongoing musical, cultural and artistic exhibitions as well as festivals and parades on all major holidays.
Sun Tran buses, nearby highways keep residents moving
Southeast Tucson offers public transportation that serves Houghton and surrounding neighborhoods. Sun Tran bus service offers more than 40 routes across the metro area as well as express routes into downtown Tucson, which is about 15 miles northwest of Houghton. Residents often use taxis and limos to take them to Tucson International Airport, which is 17 miles west of the neighborhood. It’s a 10-mile drive west to Interstate 10, which connects to I-19 and several connecting state routes, including Highways 77, 86 and 210.
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Houghton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Houghton, Tucson sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Houghton, Tucson over the last 12 months is $488,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Kristen BennettRealty Executives Arizona Territory
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