Why Live in Palo Verde Park
Palo Verde Park in Tucson is a commuter-friendly neighborhood located less than 10 miles from the city center. Home to nearly 2,500 residents, this suburban area features brick, ranch-style houses with three to four bedrooms on compact lots with southwestern landscaping. The neighborhood centers around Palo Verde Park, a nearly 30-acre green space with a dog park, batting cages, playground, tennis courts, and a walking path. Residents can also enjoy the Palo Verde Pool and a nearby splash pad. The community is part of the Tucson Unified School District, with local schools like Annie Kellond Elementary and Palo Verde High, a magnet school known for its STEM programs.
Palo Verde Park hosts community events such as clean-up days, movie nights, and an annual Park Fest. For fitness, LA Fitness and Chuze Fitness are within walking distance. Practical amenities include a CVS Pharmacy just a few blocks from homes, while Fry’s supermarket is about 2 miles away. Shopping options feature national retailers like Michaels, HomeGoods, and Ross, with Park Place mall less than a mile east. Dining options range from Little Anthony’s Diner, known for its 1950s theme and car shows, to chains like Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Denny’s.
Public transportation is accessible with the 8 bus on East Broadway Boulevard and the 7 bus on East 22nd Street, connecting residents to downtown Tucson and Tucson International Airport. Medical care is conveniently close, with St. Joseph’s Hospital less than a mile away and La Vida Animal Hospital nearby for pet care.
Home Trends in Palo Verde Park, AZ
On average, homes in Palo Verde Park, Tucson sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Palo Verde Park, Tucson over the last 12 months is $299,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median List Price
$305,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%