Rolling Hills
Tucson Unified schools nearby
Rolling Hills is part of the Tucson Unified School District, rated B overall by Niche. Local kids can start school at the neighborhood’s B-rated Marshall Elementary, before moving on to the C-plus-rated Secrist Middle. At the B-minus-rated Santa Rita High, students can choose career-focused pathways in fields like dental assisting, culinary arts and computer science. Teens may also attend the neighborhood's private, B-plus-rated St. Augustine Catholic High, where 98% of the Class of 2024 seniors were accepted to college.Heading outdoors in Pima County
The neighborhood’s namesake golf club offers a semi-private 18-hole course that’s been a local staple since 1962. Locals can apply for membership to get perks like reduced fees, advance scheduling and access to member-only events like themed dinners. The dog-friendly Rolling Hills Park is next to the course, offering a covered playground, playing field and courts for basketball and pickleball. The Loop is a 130-mile shared-use path along the Pantano Wash River that's a favorite with cyclists, connecting some of Tucson’s parks and winding around the metro area.Jesse Owens Park is about 2 miles away, with a community pool and splash pad that are especially popular in summer, when temperatures often top 100 degrees. Saguaro National Park is 5 miles away, with dirt-packed hiking trails and scenic mountain views; locals can sign up for ranger-led hikes to learn about the park’s native wildlife, like roadrunners and Gila monsters.
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Events at the fairgrounds
In April, the Pima County Fair is held 13 miles away at the Pima County Fairgrounds. “It’s got the rides, the foods and you hope to keep the food down after the rides,” Baker says. “There’s usually a petting zoo, concerts. Ther’s lots to do there.” Baker also says the fairgrounds host other events throughout the year, including lots of equestrian and livestock shows.Local shopping and dining nearby
Rolling Hills is mostly residential, but shopping and dining are found around the neighborhood’s outskirts. Old Spanish Trail Marketplace has chain stores and big-box retailers like Ross Dress for Less, and across the street, there's a Fry’s and a Target. Neighborhood eateries include the drive-thru chain Black Rock Coffee, as well as locally owned spots like Giuseppe’s, where locals can enjoy a date night dinner with rustic Italian fare. Los Nopales pairs specialty margaritas with Mexican favorites like tamales, enchiladas and chimichangas. Mulligans is a sports and billiards bar where locals may head after a round of golf for beers and wings on the spray-misted patio.
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Homes with generously sized lots in east Tucson
Rolling Hills’ single-family homes are generally set in planned subdivisions, and most are ranch-style from the late 20th century through early 2000s, with three to five bedrooms and Spanish-style features like desert-hued stucco and clay-tiled roofs. “These homes are quality block construction for the most part, with generously sized lots, like a third or quarter of an acre,” Newton says. “There's much more elbow room compared to some newer homes.” The neighborhood's ranch-style homes have layouts of 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, plus carports or attached garages. Lots range from 6,000 to 14,000 square feet, and front yards are often landscaped with gravel and low-water plantings like barrel cacti, as well as palm and mesquite trees that shade the sidewalk-lined streets.There are also a few late 20th century townhome communities, like Spanish Meadows, where monthly homeowners association dues of about $150 go toward community upkeep and access to a shared pool. Townhomes typically have two to three bedrooms in layouts of 1,000 to 1,500 square feet, and lots are about 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. Townhomes range from $200,000 to $300,000, while single-family homes range from $250,000 to $550,000; all prices depend on a home’s size and special features, like attached garages, private pools or golf course views.
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Getting around from Rolling Hills
Interstate 10 and downtown Tucson are about 11 miles away via East Golf Links Road, a local thoroughfare. Residents generally drive to get around Tucson, but the neighborhood itself has fare-free Sun Tran buses, sidewalks and bike lanes. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is 2 miles away, and Tucson International Airport is about 13 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Darren Anderson
Darren Anderson
Responds QuicklyRincon Rising Real Estate
(520) 462-5025
66 Total Sales
1 in Rolling Hills
$240,000 Price
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Javier Olono
Javier Olono
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 900-1029
114 Total Sales
1 in Rolling Hills
$397,000 Price
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Sandra Dupuis
Sandra Dupuis
Coldwell Banker Realty
(520) 658-2234
53 Total Sales
2 in Rolling Hills
$261K - $265K Price Range
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Greg McCown
Greg McCown
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 214-5123
111 Total Sales
1 in Rolling Hills
$392,000 Price
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Christina Esala
Christina Esala
Real Broker
(520) 900-9016
423 Total Sales
2 in Rolling Hills
$313K - $340K Price Range
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Monica Yrigoyen
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Monica Yrigoyen
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 204-1363
23 Total Sales
1 in Rolling Hills
$208,500 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Chuck Ford Lakeside Park
Jesse Owens Park
- Trails
- Playground
Michael Perry Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Stefan Gollob Park
- Trails
- Playground
Case Natural Resource Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Rolling Hills Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rolling Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rolling Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rolling Hills, Tucson sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rolling Hills, Tucson over the last 12 months is $515,000, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$530,000
Median Sale Price
$515,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$398,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,190,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,512
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,617
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 210am - 12pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,972
Median Age
44
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,298
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,311
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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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