Why Live in Casa De Carlos
Casa De Carlos, located eight miles east of downtown Tucson, is a neighborhood near the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. This area features Southwestern-style homes and provides easy access to the Pantano River Park Trail, part of the extensive 130-plus-mile Chuck Huckelberry Loop. The trail is popular for walking, cycling and horseback riding. Fort Lowell Park, a historic site listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is also within the neighborhood. The park includes the Fort Lowell Museum, showcasing exhibits from the late 1800s, and offers recreational facilities such as ball fields, tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool.
The neighborhood is divided into two sections of homes. The west side includes midcentury modern houses from the 1950s, typically three to four bedrooms, with xeriscape lots and private backyards. Some of these homes feature in-ground pools or patios. The east side consists of single-story townhouses with carports, managed by homeowners associations. Additionally, there are two-story Mediterranean-style houses with red-tiled roofs and stucco siding, built in the early 2000s, featuring attached garages and shared sidewalks.
Casa De Carlos residents have convenient access to stores and restaurants along East Grant Road, including Costco Wholesale, Target and Albertsons. The neighborhood is known for its Mexican dining options, such as Paco’s for breakfast burritos, Amelia’s for a variety of Mexican dishes and The Quesadillas for its namesake specialty. The area is safer than the national average. While there are no major highways within Casa De Carlos, residents can use the Sun Tran bus or drive to reach Downtown Tucson and access Interstates 10 and 19.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casa De Carlos a good place to live?
Casa De Carlos is a good place to live. Casa De Carlos is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Casa De Carlos has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.1 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $74,010 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Casa De Carlos are renters, with 61.4% of residents renting and 38.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Casa De Carlos can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Casa De Carlos neighborhood guide.
Is Casa De Carlos, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Casa De Carlos, 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 Casa De Carlos?
The median home price in Casa De Carlos is $377,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.1%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,830 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $78K a year to afford the median home price in Casa De Carlos. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Casa De Carlos is $74K.
What are the best public schools in Casa De Carlos?
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Are home prices dropping in Casa De Carlos?
Yes, home prices in Casa De Carlos are down 10% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Casa De Carlos, AZ
On average, homes in Casa De Carlos, Tucson sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Casa De Carlos, Tucson over the last 12 months is $365,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median List Price
$377,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
