Wakefield
Southwestern homes with quirky decor
Homes along Wakefield’s streets include ranch-style houses, Craftsman bungalows and the Spanish- and Pueblo-influenced builds common across the region. Some properties feature arched porticos and quirky decor like mailboxes placed atop a wagon wheel and drill bit. Gates attached to fencing made out of brick, concrete or wired mesh afford many homeowners added privacy. Some lots offer enough room for multiple vehicles, while some cars are parked on dirt sidewalks. With most of their footprints running between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet, single-family home costs mainly go from about $150,000 to $300,000.The neighborhood also has CAP Index Crime Scores of 8 out of 10 and above on a few violent and property crime categories. Those figures are above national averages of 4 for those categories.
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Several options for Sonoran-style cuisine
Neighborhood staples include Tacos Apson, which is easy to spot with its music-themed sign. The Mariscos To Go food truck serves seafood from a dirt lot off South Sixth Avenue, while Little Mexico has been a community favorite for years. Richard Martinez, who does sales at the nearby QED Electric store, is particularly a fan of Little Mexico’s red chili. “And then just the overall atmosphere. They always take care of you, and there’s a lot of people that have been working there for many years. The service is great,” he says.El Super and Food City are the nearest grocery stores, while the nearby commercial corridor around I-19 has numerous chains like Target and Best Buy.
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Access to Lapan College Club
The neighborhood shares its name with Wakefield Middle School, which gets a B from Niche. The Hollinger K-8 School is the other neighborhood school and gets a C from Niche. Students may also attend C.E. Rose PreK-8, which receives a C-minus. Afterward, students may finish their public education at Pueblo High School, which gets a B-minus from Niche. Those schools each offer a unique program called the Lapan College Club, which essentially rewards students with money for college or trade school. The rewards are based on students’ grades and overall performance through the years.
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Bike trips on the Julian Wash Greenway and Rodeo Wash Path
Two trails run across Wakefield: The Julian Wash and the Rodeo Wash greenways. The trails accommodate avid bikers, joggers and daily walkers while offering views of the Sonoran landscape and vegetation. The Julian Wash connects to the greater Chuck Huckelberry Loop, a more than 130-mile network in the Tucson area. The Julian Wash also goes to Santa Cruz River Park, a vast multi-use space a few blocks west of Wakefield. The park draws horseback riders, dog owners and other nature lovers looking to spot desert wildlife. The Rodeo Wash Greenway also goes through a park of the same name. Rodeo Wash Park’s amenities include a basketball court.
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Bordering grounds of the Tucson Rodeo
Wakefield borders the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, the 36-acre home of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros — also known locally as the Tucson Rodeo. Many deck themselves in Western attire during the multi-day February event to watch activities like bull and bronc riding, cattle roping and barrel racing. During one of the nights, they can also dance to the tunes of live country music.Right off the interstates 19 and 10
Numerous Sun Tran bus stops exist in Wakefield. South Sixth Avenue goes straight to downtown Tucson, about 3 miles north. The neighborhood sits right off where I-19 and I-10 merge. “The big key component there is I-19 leads to the Mexico border at Nogales. You have a huge population of travelers who come in from the border to go shopping,” Baker says, adding that visitors often shop in this part of town. The neighborhood is only a few minutes north of the Tucson International Airport, the region’s hub for commercial flights. Banner - University Medical Center South offers the nearest hospital institution.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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David Guthrie
David Guthrie
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 999-7165
171 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$250,000 Price
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Sandra Johnson
Sandra Johnson
Indie Realty, LLC
(520) 462-3930
48 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$250,000 Price
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Laurie Hassey
Laurie Hassey
Long Realty
(520) 600-6737
541 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$187,000 Price
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Anthony Schaefer
Anthony Schaefer
Long Realty
(520) 896-4092
342 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$272,500 Price
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Javier Olono
Javier Olono
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 900-1029
114 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$233,000 Price
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Shawn Edgar
Shawn Edgar
Responds QuicklyOMNI Homes International
(520) 729-4548
89 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$337,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wakefield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wakefield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wakefield, Tucson sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wakefield, Tucson over the last 12 months is $379,990, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,990
Median Sale Price
$379,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$379,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$409,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$212,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,378
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,315
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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
6,160
Median Age
35
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,894
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,972
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
60.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
82
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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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