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Menlo Park offers sunshine, culture and cuisine
Sunny and 72 degrees: that’s often the weather forecast in Tucson. It’s also resident and Re/MAX Select Realtor Tony Ray Baker’s outlook for the Menlo Park neighborhood. Known as the birthplace of Tucson, Menlo Park is on one of the oldest known pieces of land in the country that’s been continuously inhabited by humans for more than 4,000 years. Baker says it’s the mix of people and all they bring to the area that makes it special, adding that all generations have a place here. “Menlo Park is like this beautiful city that’s happening in the middle of everything,” he says.
Menlo Park and Tucson at large are havens for foodies. In fact, Tucson was named UNESCO’s first City of Gastronomy in the United States in 2015, due in part to its longest-running agricultural history of any city in the country. Menlo Park’s Mission Gardens, a small farm and living museum of sorts, provides ingredients from heirloom crops and heritage fruit trees to some of the area’s top restaurants for authentic farm-to-table experiences.
The All Souls Procession celebrates and honors loved ones with a community parade in Menlo Park.
Menlo Park residents participate in the All Souls Procession every year.
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Mercado San Agustin and MSA Annex anchor Menlo Park’s food scene
One community gathering place that draws visitors from all over is the Mercado San Agustin Public Market. Opened in 2010, this shopping district feels like an Old World market square, with stone facades and sunny courtyards as the backdrop for a variety of retail and dining experiences. Baker says not to miss La Estrella Bakery, revered for their Mexican baked goods both sweet and savory. Family-owned and operated since 1986, the bakery also provides tours of their facilities with talks about Mexican culture and traditions. The success of this shopping district prompted the opening of the MSA Annex in 2018, just south of the original mercado. Upcycled shipping containers are now home to 13 shops and eateries. Here you’ll find one Menlo Park favorite, Kukai Fresh Japanese Kitchen. Locals know that when the red lantern is hanging out front, chef Michael McCormick has spent the previous 24 hours — something he doesn’t do every day — crafting ramen broth that is now ready. Baker says to get in line and be prepared to wait a few hours if you’re at the tail of it.
Menlo Park's Mercado San Agustin thrives as a bustling marketplace.
Decibel Coffee by A Mountain has a relaxing patio at MSA Annex in Menlo Park, with other stores nearby.
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Homes range from generational bungalows to luxury builds
In the shadow of Sentinel Peak — part of the Tucson Mountains and landmark where the man-made letter “A” looms large — the neighborhood features small bungalows, many of which Baker says have been passed down through the generations. Architectural Influences include Italian, Greek and American and evoke the feel of an old European village. Prices generally range from $270,000 to about $400,000, though renovated versions can go for more. Santa Fe-style homes can range from about $400,000 to $500,000. The area's custom-built homes range from about $715,000 to $910,000. The area also includes high-rent apartments, like the mixed-use Monier Apartments with retail and office space on the ground floor, as well as housing for fixed-income seniors. Baker says this Menlo Park mix is epitome of what Tucson represents. “We’ve always been about all people enjoying the space,” he says.
The various housing options of Menlo Park cater towards it's cozy, close-knit feel.
Some Menlo Park residents live in barrio-style condos and townhomes.
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Access to cycling trails, Mission Garden and Sentinel Peak
Within Menlo Park, you can stroll the beautiful paths at the historic Mission Garden, book a tee time at El Rio Golf Course or sneak out to see the stellar views of the valley from atop Sentinel Peak, which rises above the neighborhood. If you’re a cycling enthusiast, you’ll love the paved loops along the Santa Cruz River Basin that connect to more than 100 miles of paths winding throughout the metro area.
Tucson Unified School District and private schools serve students
Tucson Unified School District serves the area and gets a B from Niche. Students can attend Morgan Maxwell School, which gets a C, through eighth grade. Cholla High School gets a B-minus and offers classes in Mexican American culture and African-American English to expose students to other perspectives. The school also offers career and technical programs in areas including automotive and construction, and a garden club where students can grow plants and care for the school's pond. “We also have a variety of private schools — religious, Catholic — and you can get there by way of the streetcar,” Baker says. Nearby private schools include The Gregory School, which earns an A-plus, for fifth through 12th grade. Tucson Hebrew Academy earns an A and teaches kindergarten through eighth grade, and Salpointe Catholic High School gets an A.
Menlo Park students attend Cholla High School, which combines a comprehensive curriculum with an emphasis in communication arts and technology.
The Gregory School is a premier school near Menlo Park, which offers grades 5 through 12.
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Year-round events at the MSA Annex Festival Grounds
You’ll always find something to do at the MSA Annex Festival Grounds, which hosts frequent events from flea markets and holiday bazaars to musical performances to the country’s second-largest Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival, drawing over 150,000 visitors to this weekend-long ceremony of remembrance.
Menlo Park hosts events year round, such as the beloved All Souls Procession.
Some locals of Menlo Park perform at the MSA Annex Festival Grounds events.
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Take a Sun Link street car to downtown Tuscon
Outdoor enthusiasts can also access The Loop in Menlo Park, a system of 131 miles of paved trails around the city. Here too you can hop on the Sun Link, a streetcar system opened in 2014 during city revitalization efforts, which connects Menlo Park to Downtown Tucson and University of Arizona across its 4-mile route.
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Nature is easily accessible and wildlife can easily be spotted and viewed. There plenty of places to hike, especially with so many surrounding mountains.
3.0Niche User
3/30/2015Niche Review
There are parks that are in the area but they aren't the prettiest, most green parks. They could use some fixing up and cleaning
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Menlo Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Menlo Park, Tucson sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Menlo Park, Tucson over the last 12 months is $297,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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