$260,672Average Value$221Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Family-oriented community near parks and schools
In the western Yuma suburb of Sierra Sunset, it’s common to see kids riding bikes down sidewalk-lined streets to nearby parks and schools. “That’s one of the perks of living in this area—you’re really close to the high school and aquatic center, which a lot of families go to in the summer with their kids,” says Diana Arvizu, a local Realtor with Realty Executives Yuma and over 5 years of experience. Home prices here are typically lower than in neighboring communities, and Arvizu says, “It’s a good opportunity for first-time homebuyers.” Sierra Sunset is convenient to shopping and dining along West 24th Street, and the overall CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Area houses of worship include Kingdom’s Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Sierra Sunset is filled with Mediterranean style homes.
Sierra Sunset is just a short drive from the tourist destination, Creative Playground.
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Late 20th-century homes priced lower than nearby communities
Sierra Sunset’s late 20th-century ranch-style homes are set along sidewalk-lined streets, and have grassy lawns dotted by rock gardens, low-water plantings and shade trees; concrete-paved driveways lead to attached garages or carports. These homes generally have three-to-four-bedrooms, 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of living space and lots of 6,000 to 10,000 square feet. Some homes may have two-car garages and covered patios, but according to Sam Azar, a local Realtor with Realty Executives Yuma who has over 20 years of experience, features like private pools are rare in this neighborhood. Prices range from about $200,000 to $300,000, depending on a home’s size and features; Azar says that prices here are lower than in neighboring communities like Picacho Village or Parkway Place, where homes typically range from $400,000 to $500,000.
Mediterranean style homes with Palm Trees decorate the streets in Sierra Sunset.
Homes in Sierra Sunset are frequently surrounded by trees for shade from the heat.
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Parks and a waterslide within a mile
In Sierra Sunset’s west, there’s a grassy playing field with a paved walking path where neighbors walk their dogs and go for a morning jog. Less than a half-mile east, Sunrise Optimist Park is popular for family outings under the picnic ramadas (an Arizona term for a shaded, open-air shelter) next to the park’s playground; there’s also a half-mile walking path, disc golf course and playing field. Next to the park, the Valley Aquatic Center’s public pool and water slide are an oasis on sunny summer days, when temperatures regularly top 100 degrees.
The Valley Aquatic Center offers a pool and water slides in Yuma.
People often enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Waterfront Park near Sierra Sunset.
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Athletics and academics at Cibola High
Local kids may attend Valley Horizon Elementary, rated C-minus by Niche, before moving on to Centennial Middle, rated C-plus. The B-minus-rated Cibola High offers academic opportunities like dual-enrollment courses through Arizona Western College and career and technical courses, like engineering, law and digital photography. Cibola High’s also known for its strong athletics department; in 2023-24, the girls’ volleyball team finished second in the state championship. Valley Horizon Elementary and Cibola High are less than a half-mile east of Sierra Sunset, while Centennial Middle is about 2 miles east.
Community events bring Yuma locals together
Locals in Yuma look forward to festivals and community gatherings throughout the year. Each January, the Yuma Medjool Date Festival is held about 6 miles northeast in downtown, where locals celebrate this popular local crop with live music, games and date-inspired recipes like bacon-wrapped dates, peanut butter dates and date burgers. The six-day Yuma County Fair in April is one of Yuma's largest events, held at the Yuma County Fairgrounds about 7 miles southeast; all of Yuma is on display here, from local food vendors to live performances by local artists. The fair's main events are the demolition derby, where locals in souped-up cars collide and compete for a cash prize, and the Junior Livestock Auction, where kids show off the animals they've raised over the past year.
Getting around Yuma
Route 95 is found about 2 miles east, and leads 20 miles southeast to the U.S./Mexico border in San Luis. Most locals drive to get around, though the sidewalk-lined streets are pedestrian friendly, and Yuma County Area Transit buses stop along West 16th Street. Yuma Regional Medical Center is 3 miles southeast, and Yuma International Airport is 6 miles southeast.
The Y Cat offers easy public transportation in Sierra Sunset.
Sierra Sunset offers long quite and safe streets.
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Local shops and restaurants along West 24th Street
About 2 miles southeast of Sierra Sunset, shopping and dining surround the intersection of West 24th Street and Avenue B. There's a Walmart and an Albertsons here, as well as fast-food restaurants, medical offices and a few chain stores, like GameStop and Sally Beauty. For an evening out, Arivzu recommends Brewer’s, a restaurant and sports bar offering locally brewed craft beer and comfort food favorites like carnitas nachos and Philly cheesesteaks. About a mile further east on West 24th Street, family owned The Chile Pepper is popular for its authentic Mexican fare, like tamales and breakfast burritos, and craft cocktails like their specialty Yuma Lowrider, made with tequila, curacao and lemon and lime margarita mix.
dd's Discounts has affordable goods in Sierra Sunset.
The Chile Pepper serves authentic Mexican Food in Sierra Sunset.
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Parks in this Area
Valley Aquatic Center
Transit
Airport
Yuma International
14 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sierra Sunset
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sierra Sunset Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sierra Sunset, Yuma sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sierra Sunset, Yuma over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$264,950
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
230
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,630
Below the national average
1,933
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,753
Median Age
29
Population under 18
33.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,448
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,846
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15/ 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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