Wakefield
Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona
Pima County 85713, 85714
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 it’s not uncommon to see cars parked on dirt curb strips. 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.
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Bike trips on the Julian Wash Greenway and Rodeo Wash Path
Two trails run across Wakefield: The Julian Wash Greenway and the Rodeo Wash Path. 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 green 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 Path also goes through a park with amenities like a basketball court.
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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. 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 college money based on their grades and overall performance through the years.
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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
A few Sun Tran bus stops exist along West Ajo Way and South 6th Avenue. The latter road leads 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.Several options for Sonoran-style cuisine
Neighborhood staples include Los 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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shawn Edgar
Shawn Edgar
Responds QuicklyOMNI Homes International
(520) 729-4548
91 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$337,000 Price
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Monica Yrigoyen
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Monica Yrigoyen
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 204-1363
24 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$209,000 Price
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Daniel Sotelo
Daniel Sotelo
Long Realty
(520) 379-5711
92 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$265,000 Price
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Jose Campillo
Jose Campillo
Tierra Antigua Realty
(520) 263-8765
629 Total Sales
5 in Wakefield
$190K - $285K Price Range
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Jennifer Bury
Jennifer Bury
Responds QuicklyJason Mitchell Group
(520) 873-9251
876 Total Sales
3 in Wakefield
$120K - $225K Price Range
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David Guthrie
David Guthrie
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 999-7165
176 Total Sales
1 in Wakefield
$250,000 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 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wakefield, Tucson over the last 12 months is $240,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$255,000
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,369
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
5.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,315
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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
6,014
Median Age
34
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,758
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,864
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
57.5%
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®
79
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 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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