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Peaceful, suburban living south of Tucson
Santa Cruz Southwest offers a commuter-friendly neighborhood with home prices approximately $300,000 below the median for downtown Tucson, which sits less than 10 miles to the northeast. Home to over 6,000 people, the area allows residents to choose their way of life, with larger lot sizes to the south and a stronger sense of community to the north. No matter where residents of Santa Cruz Southwest live, they enjoy views of the mountains right in their backyard.
Relatively affordable Santa Cruz homes with mountain views
Two mobile home parks comprise about half of the neighborhood: Silverlake Estates and Verde Plaza. According to Gizelle A., the leasing contact for Silverlake Estates and a resident of the community, “It’s peaceful and quiet, and there are a lot of children around.” The only drawback, she notes, is that “we do live in front of the Pima jail.” Though lots in both Silverlake Estates and Verde Plaza include single-family living, properties are rented from the association. For ranch-style homes with larger lots, subdivisions like San Xavier offer a more secluded feel and sit close to vast green spaces like John F. Kennedy Park. Prices in the area range, with mobile homes starting around $70,000 and ranch-style houses starting around $250,000.
Brick ranch-style homes in Santa Cruz Southwest offer nice curb appeal.
Colorful mobile homes make up most of the housing in Santa Cruz Southwest.
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Getting around the greater Tucson area
Because the 23 bus stops along South Mission Road and the 50 bus stops along Route 86, cars aren’t a necessity in the neighborhood. For those who prefer to drive, ramps to Interstate 10 and Interstate 19 can be reached in less than a mile.
Tucson Unified schools close to home
Part of the Tucson Unified School District, the neighborhood benefits from the 17th-best district for athletes in the state, according to Niche. Though kids across Santa Cruz Southwest might attend different elementary schools, many begin at Tolson Elementary, a C-plus-graded school, and transition to Morgan Maxwell for middle school, a C-graded school. For high school, students attend Cholla, a school with a B-minus grade and International Baccalaureate course options.
Students in Santa Cruz Southwest begin their education at Tolson Elementary.
Cholla High School has been serving students since 1956.
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Shopping and dining along West Ajo Way
Though most of Santa Cruz Southwest is residential, there are stores and restaurants near the intersection of South Mission Road and West Ajo Way. Food City takes care of groceries and essentials, while Little Caesars and Jack in the Box cover dinner on the go. For dining out, the Bamboo Terrace is a local favorite, its Chinese cuisine and vibrant red booths a staple in the community for decades.
Bamboo Terrace is a favorite Chinese restaurant in Santa Cruz Southwest.
Residents of Santa Cruz Southwest frequent Food City for groceries.
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Heading outdoors near the Santa Cruz River
Because of the Santa Cruz River’s proximity to the neighborhood, residents can access its bordering trail, which is “2 miles both ways, north and south. A lot of bikers and runners use it,” Giselle A. of Silverlake Estates explains. Kennedy Park also flanks the neighborhood to the west, a green space spanning over 160 acres with sports courts, horseshoe pits and a playground. When the sun’s rays are too harsh to enjoy the outdoors, Pima County Public Library keeps residents cool—its location right against Kennedy Park near South Mission Road.
The Santa Cruz River flows typically only during heavy winter rains in the area.
Play baseball with friends at Kennedy Park in Santa Cruz Southwest.
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Community events in Kennedy Park and downtown Tucson
Kennedy Park hosts several events in the area, including benefit tournaments, music festivals and a circus. Santa Cruz River Park also hosts events, including an annual turkey shoot. Although about 10 miles from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Santa Cruz Southwest can collaborate with neighborhoods throughout Tucson at the organization’s networking events and book clubs.
Popular destinations around Santa Cruz Southwest
Though located within Tucson, residents can access Sentinel Peak Park within 5 miles, ensuring mountain climbs and challenging hikes are always within reach. The Tucson International Airport is less than 10 miles away, allowing locals to explore outside Arizona without worrying about missing their flight.
Residents enjoy the scenic mountain views in every direction at Sentinel Peak Park.
The Tucson International Airport offers convenient access to both domestic and international flights.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Santa Cruz Southwest
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Santa Cruz Southwest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santa Cruz Southwest, Tucson sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Cruz Southwest, Tucson over the last 12 months is $230,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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