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Mountain desert suburban Tucson
In the arid desert of eastern Tucson is the residential neighborhood of Thunderbird Heights-Wilmot Desert Estates. This neighborhood is filled with xeriscaping features including drought-tolerant native plants and established cacti. With panoramic views of the Catalina and Rincon mountains, this residential community is convenient for shopping, dining and entertainment in eastern Tucson.
Off-street parking keeps suburban streets wide and calm in Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates.
Morris K. Udall Regional Park hosts youth and adult sports leagues.
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Mid-Century Ranches with Spanish touches
Gridded streets lead to secluded cul-de-sacs where Houses in Thunderbird Heights-Wilmot Desert Estates are primarily mid-century single-story ranchers, with burnt adobe siding and native flora landscaping. Pricing varies based on size and condition, but the average price ranges between $300,000 and $500,000 for a single-family home. Several properties include covered carports; others have attached garages.
Xeriscaping with native plants and cacti is common across the neighborhood.
Shade trees help homes stay cooler in Tucson summers in Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates.
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Tucson Unified School District gets a B-minus from Niche
Students growing up in Thunderbird Heights-Wilmot Desert Estates have the option of attending public schools in the Tucson Unified School District, rated B-minus by Niche. W. Arthur Sewell Elementary School earns a B-minus. Alice Vail Middle School gets a B-minus too. Rincon High School also receives a B-minus, offers more than 80 extracurricular clubs and is developing an aquaponics garden to teach sustainable agriculture.
W. Arthur Sewell Elementary in Tucson Unified serves the neighborhood.
Alice Vail Middle School in Tucson Unified serves the neighborhood and nearby areas.
Rincon High School in Tucson has served students since 1958.
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Outdoor fun and southwestern art
After work and school, locals head to the Morris K. Udall Regional Park and Recreation Center to enjoy baseball fields, soccer fields, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, walking paths and Udall outdoor pool. There’s also the Udall Dog Park, ready for a game of fetch, and the Udall Senior Center to visit relatives and join in a game of bingo. Nearby is Dorado Golf Course, where locals tee off on the 18-hole course. There’s also Round1 Bowling & Amusement, featuring classic arcade games, bowling alleys, billiards and karaoke rooms. Round1 offers eateries and a full bar, so it’s perfect for the whole family. Another option for family-friendly fun can be found next door at the Color Me Mine painting and pottery studio. Trail Dust Town is north of Thunderbird Heights-Wilmot Desert Estates. Well-known as a tourist attraction, this Old-West-inspired complex appeals to local kids with attractions including a miniature train and stunt shows. For art lovers, the Tucson Desert Art Museum and Four Corners Gallery includes 25,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring art and artifacts of the Desert Southwest, including one of the region’s premier collections of Navajo and Hopi pre-1940s textiles. The museum and gallery also feature classic and modern Southwestern paintings and rotating special exhibits.
Morris K. Udall Regional Park draws locals for sports, walking paths, and the pool.
Agua Caliente Park offers a quiet desert oasis in east Tucson.
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Authentic dining, everyday convenience
Dentists, eye doctors and other healthcare professionals are located along the edges of the neighborhood, on North Wilmot Road and East Speedway Boulevard. For dinner, head to The Korean Rose for Korean barbeque and an array of authentic dishes. Beyond Bread is a well-regarded sandwich shop with a bustling lunch service and freshly baked goods. Home cooks will appreciate the Trader Joe's at El Dorado Village Shopping Center, ready for a weekly grocery run.
Trader Joe’s at El Dorado Village stocks groceries plus seasonal flowers and plants.
El Dorado Village offers Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, and local shops.
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Sun Tran
Thunderbird Heights-Wilmot Desert Estates is only eight miles from downtown Tucson, and locals can drive in via East Speedway Boulevard. Alternatively, take the Sun Tran from North Wilmot Road using the downtown route.
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Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates, Tucson sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates, Tucson over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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