Ward 3
Suburban Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona
Pima County 85705
Low buy-in but maintenance is likely
Ward 3 takes its name from the city council ward it belongs to. The area sits north of the city near the Oracle Road industrial corridor. It is a scattershot cluster of older homes that tend to be more popular for renters than buyers due to its ample stock of manufactured homes. "You can buy more for your dollar there, but the gain in resale value won't be as significant as other areas," says Krieger. "Make sure you realize that there will be maintenance issues because the homes are so much older in this area." In general, homes are priced far lower than most of Tucson, with many manufactured homes listed at well below $100,000 and single-family homes, such as mid-century ranch-styles, selling for between $160,000 and $320,000.
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Catching curveballs and throwing hatchets
There are not many parks in Ward 13. The main attraction is Jacobs Park, which provides visitors with a shaded playground for those hot Arizona summers, baseball diamonds and a dog park for socializing furry friends. Across the street, the Nicolas P. Ochoa Soccer Complex offers three regulation-size soccer fields for rec games, practice and free play, as well as shaded ramadas to cool off under. When looking for an activity that doesn't require standing under a blazing sun, St. Hubert's Hatchet House offers locals the chance to have fun and work their muscles from axe throwing.
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Schools with one-of-a-kind offerings
Students living in the area are zoned for the Amphitheater Unified School District, which has an overall Niche score of B-plus and is the only district in the Tucson area that offers an International Baccalaureate program. Most young students begin at either E.C. Nash, Prince or Rio Vista Elementary Schools. Nash and Prince have Niche scores of C or higher while Rio Vista has a B-minus score. The next step is either La Cima Middle, which has a B-minus Niche score, or Amphitheater Middle, which has a Niche score of C. Finally, Amphitheater High takes in students from across the area, boasting a C-plus Niche score overall and a score of A for diversity.
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Homebound lifestyle
According to Krieger, "There's not a lot of public activities" in Ward 13. "This is more of an open the garage door, go to work and come home at the end of the day type of community."
Scooting around town
There are some bus routes that run along major roads in Ward 13, which can be taken to the Mall and other areas south of Ward 13. Most residents will need a car to get around and reach essential services, as most walking routes are indirect and not very well maintained. But Tucson is also seeing an increase in rentable scooters that can be used to get around the area without relying on a car.Acres of indoor shopping
Residents are very close to some of Tucson's highest commercial areas. A quick northbound drive along Oracle Road will bring locals to the Tucson Mall, which houses over 100 stores and restaurants. There's even more shopping within the immediate vicinity of the mall, including a Target grocery, dollar stores, furniture outlets and big box home improvement stores. But if locals would prefer not to sit in traffic around the mall, a location for Lucky Wishbone, a local fried chicken chain restaurant, is centrally located on Roger Road.
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Written By
Tom Jakob
Photography Contributed By
Giuseppe DeMasi
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Jacob McAllister
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christina Esala
Christina Esala
Real Broker
(520) 900-9016
422 Total Sales
1 in Ward 3
$130,000 Price
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Jose Campillo
Jose Campillo
Tierra Antigua Realty
(520) 263-8765
629 Total Sales
2 in Ward 3
$127K - $200K Price Range
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Jennifer Bury
Jennifer Bury
Responds QuicklyJason Mitchell Group
(520) 873-9251
876 Total Sales
2 in Ward 3
$240K - $255K Price Range
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Gerardo 'Jerry' Acosta
Gerardo 'Jerry' Acosta
Real Broker
(520) 214-3093
47 Total Sales
1 in Ward 3
$259,000 Price
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Sheila Myers-Moore
Sheila Myers-Moore
S A Moore Realty Services, LLC
(520) 783-6988
178 Total Sales
1 in Ward 3
$115,000 Price
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George Palmer
GP
George Palmer
Responds QuicklyLong Realty
(520) 900-0184
48 Total Sales
1 in Ward 3
$310,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Jacobs Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Limberlost Family Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Children's Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Amphi Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Jacinto Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Laguna Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ward 3 | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ward 3 Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ward 3, Tucson sell after 137 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ward 3, Tucson over the last 12 months is $266,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$308,000
Median Sale Price
$266,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$266,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
272
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
977
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 149am - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$835 - $1,130 per month
- Alegria Apartment Homes
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 463+ Sq Ft
- 520 W Prince Rd
- Tucson, AZ
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,208
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,728
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,845
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.6%
College Graduates
19.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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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