Why Live in Shaheen Estates
Shaheen Estates, located in Central Tucson, Arizona, is surrounded by desert landscapes and five mountain ranges, yet it is centrally positioned in the state's second-largest city. This neighborhood, recently awarded an A-plus grade from Niche and named a Top 10 Tucson neighborhood, features midcentury one- and two-story homes with palm trees and native flowering bushes. Residents enjoy walking access to schools, cafes, and grocery stores, and it's less than a 4-mile drive to downtown Tucson and major employers like Raytheon Missile Systems and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The neighborhood offers stunning views of Lemmon Mountain and is close to the University of Arizona and Banner Medical Center. Home styles include ranch, adobe, and contemporary, with some streets unpaved and landscaped with palm trees and flowering cacti. The Tucson Unified School District serves the area, with schools offering various programs and receiving mixed ratings. Points of interest include the Tucson Loop bike trail, Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, and nearby Conner Park. For shopping, residents frequent Albertsons at Campbell Plaza, which also houses Ross Dress For Less and Ace Hardware. Dining options along North Campbell Avenue include Baja Café, Beyond Bread, and Rosa’s Mexican Food. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, providing a balanced urban/suburban vibe for its approximately 1,300 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shaheen Estates a good place to live?
Shaheen Estates is a good place to live. Shaheen Estates is considered fairly walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Shaheen Estates is a suburban neighborhood. Shaheen Estates has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.3 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $69,983 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 50.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Shaheen Estates are renters, with 56.3% of residents renting and 43.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Shaheen Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Shaheen Estates neighborhood guide.
Is Shaheen Estates, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Shaheen Estates, 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 Shaheen Estates?
The median home price in Shaheen Estates is $613,495. If you put a 20% down payment of $122,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $136K a year to afford the median home price in Shaheen Estates. The average household income in Shaheen Estates is $70K.
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Home Trends in Shaheen Estates, AZ
On average, homes in Shaheen Estates, Tucson sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Shaheen Estates, Tucson over the last 12 months is $686,000, up 254% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$686,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$686,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$369,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$278
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$613,495
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
254%