Condos for Sale in Wakefield, Tucson

Wakefield belongs to Tucson’s south side, a diverse part of the city known for its affordability and vast selection of mom-and-pop eateries specializing in Sonoran cuisine. Wakefield itself is mostly a dense residential community exuding typical Southwestern traits. Palms and multi-stemmed cacti in front yards are common, while a roundabout at Lincoln Street and Belmar Avenue has planters painted in desert scenery. The area also provides quick access to interstates 10 and 19, which Tony Ray Baker considers a “big high.” “There’s lots of shopping within just a couple blocks. You cross I-19, and there’s a huge shopping area right there. That’s nice and convenient for folks. Anything you need is over there,” says Baker, a Realtor with Re/Max Professionals. Homes along Wakefield’s streets include ranch-style houses, Craftsman bungalows and the Spanish- and Pueblo-influenced builds common across the region. Some properties feature arched porticos and quirky decor like mailboxes placed atop a wagon wheel and drill bit. Gates attached to fencing made out of brick, concrete or wired mesh afford many homeowners added privacy. Some lots offer enough room for multiple vehicles, while some