Mountain First Avenue
Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona
Pima County 85719
Midcentury homes and investment opportunity in Mountain First Avenue
Single-family homes in Mountain First Avenue sit on enclosed, gridded streets sometimes lined with narrow, concrete sidewalks. Palm and acacia trees dot the area, and some streets have speed bumps and small roundabouts decorated with cacti and desert plants. Some houses are also within a short walking distance of Mitchell Park and bus stops. Housing styles mostly consist of midcentury Pueblos and ranch-style homes with stucco and brick facades. Many of these properties have rock-landscaped yards and carport-covered driveways with enough room to park a trailer or RV. “It’s a popular place for investors or parents to buy and rent out to college kids,” Baker says. Prices range between $260,000 and $450,000.Strolling around Mitchell Park and taking a dip in Mansfield Pool
The tiny Mitchell Park features a covered playground with slides and several tree-shaded benches to relax on. Folks can even exchange books in the Free Little Library or take on the outdoor fitness equipment. For more exercise, bikers can head south to the 3rd Street-University Bicycle Boulevard, which extends for over 6 miles, passing 9 other parks across the city. The 20-acre Mansfield Park is also less than 2 miles southwest featuring the Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center where people can sign up for Tai Chi and after-school programs and the public Mansfield Pool. Those with a green thumb can buy a lot in the Mansfield Community Garden, which has funky bicycle artwork and areas for composting.Impressive programs at Amphitheater High
The community is within the Tucson Unified School District, the city’s largest. With Arizona being a “school choice” state, kids can attend schools outside their district, as long as they apply during open enrollment. Helen Keeling Elementary earns a C-plus from Niche, while Amphitheater Middle gets a C grade. The B-minus-rated Amphitheater High, also called “Amphi,” has a range of art and language classes in topics like mariachi and American Sign Language. Amphi High is the only Tucson school to offer The Cambridge Academy, where students can take courses aligned with the University of Cambridge’s curriculum. For post-grad plans, the nearby U of A is known for its studies in astronomy and biomedical sciences.Cheering on the Wildcats at Arizona Stadium
Locals like heading to U of A for Wildcat football and soccer games at the outdoor Arizona Stadium. Centennial Hall, built in the 1930s, hosts several concerts, plays and musicals throughout the year. The bi-annual Fourth Avenue Street Fair takes place a few miles away from Mountain First Avenue. Thousands gather in the street to browse through art tables and food vendors while listening to local bands perform.Multiple transportation options near Mountain First Avenue
Downtown Tucson is a 3-mile-drive south via North Euclid Avenue. The community is highly walkable area with sidewalks on most streets, and busier roads like East Grant and East Glenn have bike lanes. Tucson Sun Tran buses make frequent stops around the perimeter of Mountain First Avenue. Folks can even bike for a few miles south on Park Avenue to several Tucson Sun Link Streetcar stops to travel around the bustling Fourth Avenue and the U of A. Banner-University Medical Center Tucson is about 2 miles southeast, and Tucson International Airport is 10 miles south.Brunching and lunching Buendia
Within the neighborhood, locals can start their day with empanadas and cinnamon tea at Buendia Breakfast and Lunch Café. For lunch, the high-rated Sher-e-Punjab serves homemade cuisine on Grant and North 1st Avenue. A few blocks east, Campbell Avenue is lined with more popular shops and restaurants like Blue Willow, which cooks up vegan comfort food in its pueblo-styled building. Folks can stop by Ross and Albertsons at Campbell Plaza. Main Gate Square is roughly 2 miles south near the University of Arizona of the area and houses small clothing shops like Boutique 816 and Pitaya as well as several cafes and small businesses. For groceries, Fry’s Food and Drug is near the western border.Some crime and hot desert weather
Mountain First Avenue has a CAP Index crime score of 7 out of 10 for both larceny and burglary. The city of Tucson outlines a Home Security Survey on their website that homeowners can follow; this includes tips like keeping a dead bolt lock on the front door and supporting window air conditioning units from the inside. Tucson police also survey the area frequently.Because of Tucson’s desert climate, living in extreme heat is something to be aware of. City council and Tucson’s mayor adopted the Heat Action Roadmap to help inform people of rising temperatures due to climate change and other factors and implement heat risk into more urban planning architecture. During extreme heat, locals can head to several city cooling centers, including the nearby Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tony Ray Baker
Tony Ray Baker
RE/MAX Professionals
(520) 214-8701
206 Total Sales
1 in Mountain First Avenue
$315,000 Price
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Anthony Schaefer
Anthony Schaefer
Long Realty
(520) 896-4092
337 Total Sales
2 in Mountain First Avenue
$260K - $290K Price Range
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Peter Deluca
Peter Deluca
Responds QuicklyLong Realty
(520) 900-1168
290 Total Sales
3 in Mountain First Avenue
$268K - $950K Price Range
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Melissa Coate
MC
Melissa Coate
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 500-1217
154 Total Sales
2 in Mountain First Avenue
$95K - $289K Price Range
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Cynthia Gandy
Cynthia Gandy
Responds QuicklyTierra Antigua Realty
(520) 900-9796
59 Total Sales
1 in Mountain First Avenue
$267,000 Price
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Kevin Sarullo
KS
Kevin Sarullo
Responds QuicklyNextHome Complete Realty
(520) 800-8749
127 Total Sales
1 in Mountain First Avenue
$307,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mitchell Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
North 6th Ave Dog Park Tucson Az
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Mansfield Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Tahoe Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Amphi Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mountain First Avenue | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mountain First Avenue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountain First Avenue, Tucson sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain First Avenue, Tucson over the last 12 months is $349,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$347,000
Median Sale Price
$349,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
386
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,816
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$799 per month
- Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave, ...
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 475 Sq Ft
- 2497 N Park Ave
- Tucson, AZ
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,461
Median Age
32
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,868
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,473
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
53.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
100
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 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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