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Mountain views and river access 7 miles from the downtown
Bordered to the north by the Rillito River, the neighborhood of Rillito is a small residential pocket in Tucson, Arizona, where locals are within walking distance of outdoor recreation areas, and homes feature panoramic views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The community is a short drive from Tucson's downtown, and residents enjoy being within 2 miles of grocery stores and restaurants. The streets are lined with tall cacti, mesquite trees and palms. “It is a solid entry-level community for first-time homebuyers," says Realtor Anthony Schaefer, who sells homes in the area with the Long Realty Company. “It has a really cool community feel with parks and easy access to a lot of amenities within a 5-minute drive.”
Locals love the Rillito River Park, with miles of paved biking trails.
A row of homes in Riverhaven within Rillito.
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Cacti-lined streets and 21st-century builds
Most Rillito homes were developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood is split into individual subdivisions that offer a variety of home options for buyers. There are two-story single-family homes, often with enclosed multi-car garages, in the Riverhaven subdivision. Many houses in this subdivision were built in the early 2000s and feature modern appliances and updated interiors. Houses sit close together on lots large enough for backyard barbecues. The fenced-in backyards allow folks to enjoy Tucson’s desert atmosphere. Rillito’s southwest side is home to a selection of manufactured homes and brick ranch-style homes. The average two-bedroom 1950s ranch-style house with recent renovations hits the market for between $250,000 and $320,000. With a budget between $330,000 and $450,000, homebuyers can snag early-2000s three-bedroom Mediterranean-style houses. “The lots are fairly close together, so you do feel your neighbors," Schaefer says.
An aerial view of Rillito.
A house with solar panels in Riverhaven, in Rillito.
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Moderately rated public schools
Local families are within walking distance of Davidson Elementary School, part of the Tucson Unified School District. Serving kindergarten through fifth-grade students, the school boasts its title as an Opening Minds through the Arts Gold School that implements music, dance, and instrumental instruction into the curriculum. Niche gives Davidson a C-plus overall grade and a B-minus teacher rating. Children often move on to Doolen Middle School, which also holds a C-plus Niche grade and has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Teens usually attend Catalina High Magnet School, which has a C Niche rating and a 72% average graduation rate.
Davidson is a proud OMA (Opening Minds through the Arts) Gold School
Doolen Middle School features a large campus for students to learn and explore.
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Hiking or biking along the Rillito River
The Rillito River forms the neighborhood's northern border. Residents can walk to Rillito River Park, which allows outdoor lovers to access the 137-mile Tuscon Loop, a paved trail popular among cyclists and hikers. Dog owners can head to the Smiling Ranch Dog Park, located just minutes outside of Rillito, where their four-legged friends can get some off-leash exercise. Brandi Fenton Memorial Park is also just minutes away and features facilities for basketball, soccer and horseback riding. Local parents can take their young ones to the park to use the playground.
A woman walks her dog on The Loop in Rillito.
Dogs play at the dog park in Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, minutes from Rillito.
A father and son fly a kite at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park near Rillito.
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Sweet treats and French cuisine
When the pantry is in need of a restock, folks can drive less than a mile east to Bashas’ to pick up their groceries. After running some errands, people can treat themselves to something sweet at Monsoon Chocolate before grabbing a coffee for the road. For a date night out, folks reserve a table at Le Rendez-Vous, which has been serving authentic French cuisine for over 40 years. Indian Twist on East Camp Lowell Drive is popular for its lunch buffets and curry dishes. Shoppers travel 5 ½ miles northwest to visit stores like Africway, American Eagle Outfitters and Bath & Body Works at Tucson Mall.
Award winning chocolatier, Monsoon Chocolate, crafts fresh ethically-sourced cocoa near Rillito.
Bashas offers fresh groceries for Rillito residents.
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A botanical garden, museums and an art gallery
Folks travel downtown to spend afternoons among the flora at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Aviation enthusiasts also head downtown to see planes from various eras at the Prima Air & Space Museum. Half a mile east, The Mini Time Machine of Miniatures has over 500 new and antique room boxes and dollhouses. Patrons of the arts visit the Madaras Gallery to explore and purchase the southwestern-themed works of Tucson artists. People watch Tucson Runners Hockey games and professional comedians like Ali Wong at the Tucson Arena downtown.
Traveling in Tucson and beyond
Sun Tran bus stops are available throughout North Alvernon Way and East Fort Lowell Road. Many residents commute 7 miles southwest to reach the downtown via East Fort Lowell Road and North Stone Avenue. For big trips, Tucson International Airport is 11 miles south of Rillito. The Tucson Amtrak Station is 7 miles southwest of Rillito.
A magical rotunda inside The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Rillito.
An aerial perspective of the Rillito neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rillito
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rillito Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rillito, Tucson sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Rillito, Tucson over the last 12 months is $372,250, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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