Mountain View
Suburban Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona
Pima County 85719
From mid-century and ranch-styles homes to new builds with stucco finishes
Located in northern Tucson, this community consists of long, connected streets with a scenic mountain backdrop. Houses in Mountain View vary between single and two stories and often have gravel front and back yards. Midcentury and ranch-style homes have kept their curb appeal with fresh exterior paint jobs and finishes but also have renovated interiors. These homes go for between $150,000 and $320,000. New builds in the northern area of Mountain View are spacious, two-level properties that feature stucco finishes, enclosed garages and spacious floor plans. These new builds go for between $310,000 and $410,000. Some homes in the neighborhood are also equipped with roof solar panels. Condominiums and townhomes are also available for purchase.
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Bike riding on The Chuck Huckelberry Loop
While Mountain View doesn’t have any parks within the neighborhood, opportunities for outdoor enjoyment aren’t far away. A 2-mile drive north is The Chuck Huckelberry Loop, which is a system of paved paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes connecting the Cañada del Oro, Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenway. The loop includes 137 miles of paved pathways.Amphitheater High School boasts impressive athletics program
Residents with children can send their children to schools in the Tucson Unified School District. For Pre-K through 5th grade, students may attend Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School, which earned a B grade from Niche. From there, they may head to Amphitheater Middle School, which earned a C-plus grade from Niche. For high school, students may go to Amphitheater High School, which earned a B-minus grade from Niche and boasts an impressive athletics program. Academy Adventures Midtown is a charter school located in Mountain View that provides its K-5 students with Chromebooks and computer programming classes.
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Tucson’s annual Dia de Los Muertos event
Every November, Tucson has a Dia de Los Muertos event, which translates to the ‘Day of the Dead.’ This event has become beloved by the community. It was created to serve the public need to mourn, reflect and celebrate the universal experience of Death, through their ancestors, loved ones and the living. “It’s a big parade,” Jankowski said. “Over 10,000 people walk in the parade. It’s so peaceful.”
Proximity to Interstate 10 and Sun Tran bus stops
Public transportation stops for the Sun Tran bus system can be found through East Prince Road and East Fort Lowell Road. Residents are within 3 miles of Interstate 10, making for an easy commute into downtown. For locals looking to catch a flight, Tucson International Airport is a 13-mile drive from Mountain View. For medical attention, St. Mary’s Hospital is 5 miles away.Margaritas at La Botana Tacos, shawarma at Mazaj Cafe
Mountain View has several diverse restaurant options for its residents, including Mexican fare at La Botana Tacos, known for its two-for-one margaritas. Some locals like to head to Mazaj Café for its authentic shawarma. For groceries or other daily essentials, there is a Walmart in the neighborhood. Several nearby bars, including Louie’s Pub and Clicks Billiards, add to the nightlife of the area, but if locals want to stay within Mountain View, they look no further than Nancy’s Boondocks, which has pool tables and karaoke nights.
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University of Arizona right down the road
Mountain View is just a 3-mile drive from the campus of the University of Arizona. Residents who enjoy sports can go watch the Wildcats basketball team play at the McKale Center, a 4-mile drive from Mountain View. For fans of the football team, the Wildcats play at nearby Arizona Stadium, a 3-mile drive from the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brenda O'Brien
Brenda O'Brien
Long Realty
(520) 900-1701
259 Total Sales
1 in Mountain View
$650,000 Price
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Jose Campillo
Jose Campillo
Tierra Antigua Realty
(520) 263-8765
629 Total Sales
1 in Mountain View
$85,000 Price
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Jennifer Bury
Jennifer Bury
Responds QuicklyJason Mitchell Group
(520) 873-9251
876 Total Sales
3 in Mountain View
$188K - $440K Price Range
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Sheila Myers-Moore
Sheila Myers-Moore
S A Moore Realty Services, LLC
(520) 783-6988
178 Total Sales
1 in Mountain View
$450,000 Price
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Marina Yoakum
MY
Marina Yoakum
Responds QuicklyOMNI Homes International
(650) 753-8371
30 Total Sales
1 in Mountain View
$395,000 Price
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Peter Deluca
Peter Deluca
Responds QuicklyLong Realty
(520) 900-1168
291 Total Sales
1 in Mountain View
$120,000 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
Rillito River Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
Mitchell Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Limberlost Family Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Conner Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Amphi Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Laguna Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mountain View | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mountain View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountain View, Tucson sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain View, Tucson over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$365,000
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
253
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
4.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,503
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,292
Median Age
33
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,374
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,952
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41
/ 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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