Why Live in Santo Tomas Villas
Santo Tomas Villas in Sahuarita features three- to four-bedroom new traditional homes built in the 2000s, with multi-car garages and covered backyard patios. These homes, ranging from 1,000 to 2,300 square feet on lots of 5,000 to 8,000 square feet, often include gravel-packed yards with low-water plantings like barrel cacti and agave. The neighborhood is part of a homeowners association, with dues supporting community upkeep. Anamax Park, just a mile away, offers a skate park, dog park, sports fields, and a recreation center with fitness classes. Parque Los Arroyos and Sahuarita Lake Park, within 5 miles, provide additional outdoor activities like picnicking, disc golf, kayaking, and fishing. Shopping and dining options are plentiful within 3 miles, with Madera Marketplace hosting a Walmart, Ross Dress for Less, Sprouts, and various restaurants, including Longhorn Outpost & Barbeque Company. Sahuarita Palms Plaza and Valle Verde Center offer more dining choices, including Mountain View Cafe and Bakery, El Patio, and Goyita’s. Community events, such as the Sahuarita Stars & Stripes, Spooktacular, and Winter Festival, are held throughout the year at Anamax Park. Interstate 19 provides easy access to Tucson, 25 miles away, while fare-free Sun Tran buses serve the area. The Sahuarita Unified School District, with highly rated schools like Wrightson Ridge School and Sahuarita High, serves the neighborhood, offering dual-enrollment courses and a strong athletics program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santo Tomas Villas a good place to live?
Santo Tomas Villas is a good place to live. Santo Tomas Villas is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. It has a median age of 33. The average household income is $53,123 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Santo Tomas Villas are home owners, with 41.2% of residents renting and 58.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Santo Tomas Villas can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Santo Tomas Villas neighborhood guide.
Is Santo Tomas Villas, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Santo Tomas Villas, AZ is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Santo Tomas Villas?
The median home price in Santo Tomas Villas is $849,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $169,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $189K a year to afford the median home price in Santo Tomas Villas. The average household income in Santo Tomas Villas is $53K.
What are the best public schools in Santo Tomas Villas?
The best public schools that serve Santo Tomas Villas are:
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Are home prices dropping in Santo Tomas Villas?
Yes, home prices in Santo Tomas Villas are down 20% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Santo Tomas Villas, AZ
On average, homes in Santo Tomas Villas, Sahuarita sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Santo Tomas Villas, Sahuarita over the last 12 months is $780,000, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$780,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$780,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$609
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$849,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%