Why Live in Longview Estates
Located less than 10 miles from downtown Tuscon, Longview Estates is convenient for commuting to major employers such as Banner Health, Raytheon and Carondelet Medical Group. The area features brick, ranch-style homes from the early 1960s, characterized by uniform lot sizes and distant mountain views. Palm trees and red stone beds line the narrow sidewalks, adding to the neighborhood's aesthetic. Residents have access to essential shopping at Circle Plaza, which includes stores like Michaels, HomeGoods and Ross Dress for Less, with grocery shopping at Fry’s in the nearby Eastpoint Marketplace. Dining options range from fast food at Arby’s to local favorites like Nico’s Mexican Food. For more extensive shopping and dining, Park Place mall is less than 3 miles away.
The neighborhood is part of the Tucson Unified School District, with local schools including Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School and Palo Verde High, a magnet school known for its STEM programs. Recreational opportunities abound with Stefan Gollob Park, which offers picnic tables, a playground, and proximity to the Ott Family YMCA, which features a fitness center, swimming pool and skate park. The Pantano Wash Path provides a scenic trail for walking.
Public transportation is accessible via the 4, 7, and 8 bus routes, and major roads like East 22nd Street and Interstate 10 facilitate easy driving to downtown Tucson and Tucson International Airport. Medical care is available with Cornerstone Specialty Hospital located 2 miles north. Overall, Longview Estates combines suburban tranquility with convenient access to urban amenities and features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longview Estates a good place to live?
Longview Estates is a good place to live. Longview Estates is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Longview Estates is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Longview Estates has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.2 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $69,069 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 30.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Longview Estates are home owners, with 36.2% of residents renting and 63.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Longview Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Longview Estates neighborhood guide.
Is Longview Estates, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Longview Estates, AZ is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Longview Estates?
The median home price in Longview Estates is $314,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $62,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,540 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Longview Estates. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Longview Estates is $69K.
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Home Trends in Longview Estates, AZ
On average, homes in Longview Estates, Tucson sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Longview Estates, Tucson over the last 12 months is $310,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$310,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median List Price
$314,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
