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Barrio San Antonio

Barrio San Antonio

Suburban Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona

Pima County 85701, 85719

$354,977 Average Value
$296 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

The “Lost Barrio” near downtown Tucson

Allegedly named for a Portuguese saint, the tiny, historic Barrio San Antonio is a desert respite just a few miles from downtown Tucson. “We used to know it as ‘The Lost Barrio’ because it’s surrounded by three major roads—Aviation Highway, South Kino Parkway and Broadway—and it’s kind of locked in a triangle,” says Tony Baker, Realtor at RE/MAX Professionals and Tucson native. “There's a world revolving inside that triangle, but it’s got limited access in and out.” Residents still manage to venture from the neighborhood for nearby shopping, rides on the Aviation Bikeway and Wildcat football games at Arizona Stadium next door.

Barrio San Antonio is a small, quaint neighborhood, bordering Downtown Tucson.
Barrio San Antonio is a small, quaint neighborhood, bordering Downtown Tucson.
Close to Downtown Tucson, and UArizona, Barrio San Antonio is a great suburban neighborhood.
Close to Downtown Tucson, and UArizona, Barrio San Antonio is a great suburban neighborhood.
Vivid flowers bloom on Cholla and Palo Verde trees in Barrio San Antonio every spring.
Vivid flowers bloom on Cholla and Palo Verde trees in Barrio San Antonio every spring.
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Limited traffic on Barrio San Antonio’s streets

The neighborhood’s median home price of $375,000 is around $250,000 less than in downtown, and Baker says homeowners here enjoy the limited traffic. “There’s no through street, so people can’t cut in and speed by,” he says. Early 20th-century two-bedroom bungalows and pueblos with adobe exteriors and gated back yards typically range between $200,000 and $375,000. Midcentury bungalows and ranch-style homes with white and brown stucco exteriors are priced from $400,000 to $550,000; these four-bedroom homes pebbled front yards with narrow cement driveways. Properties in the neighborhood sit along dusty paved roads with speed bumps and sidewalks peppered with cacti. Homebuyers can even find brightly colored early 2000s lofts designed by famous local designer, Rob Paulus for upwards of $450,000.

Traditional adobe home styles are available in Barrio San Antonio.
Traditional adobe home styles are available in Barrio San Antonio.
Modern lofts stand tall against smaller pueblos in Barrio San Antonio.
Modern lofts stand tall against smaller pueblos in Barrio San Antonio.
Arched windows display early 20th century architecture to Barrio San Antonio.
Arched windows display early 20th century architecture to Barrio San Antonio.
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Biker’s paradise on Arroyo Chico Greenway

Residents walk, run or ride bikes on the paved 4-mile-long Arroyo Chico Greenway, which runs through the northern portion of the neighborhood. In the northeast corner, parents can sit in stadium seats and watch local little leagues play at Cherry Field, and folks can walk their dogs to the nearby San Antonio Park, which features a canopied-covered playground and large dirt-packed space to roam in. For indoor fun, Rocks and Ropes rock climbing gym is a 2-mile drive from Barrio San Antonio and offers bouldering walls and several cardio classes. Ignite Sign Art Museum , a space dedicated to showcasing Tucson’s neon sign history a mile east, is also popular among locals.

The Arroyo Chico Greenway has a paved trail that wraps around Barrio San Antonio.
The Arroyo Chico Greenway has a paved trail that wraps around Barrio San Antonio.
Cherry Field hosts various sports teams, including Tucson High, in Barrio San Antonio.
Cherry Field hosts various sports teams, including Tucson High, in Barrio San Antonio.
The University of Arizona attracts people to Barrio San Antonio for quick access.
The University of Arizona attracts people to Barrio San Antonio for quick access.
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Antique shopping at Lost Barrio Shopping District

A half-mile walk from the neighborhood, the Lost Barrio Shopping District's local businesses are housed in preserved early 20th-century warehouses decorated with glossy Spanish tiles; here residents can find antique pottery and furniture at Colonial Frontiers, or stop by The Lost Barrio Gallery for woodworked décor. A few blocks south, Roma Imports sells freshly sliced deli meat and homemade ravioli along with juicy cold sandwiches in its in-store restaurant. Broadway Boulevard touches Barrio San Antonio’s northern border and features tons of well-known locally owned eateries like Polish Cottage, which serves pork-and-rice-stuffed cabbage with french fries. Safeway’s about a mile north, and El Con Mall is a 3-mile drive east, offering retail chains like Ross and Marshall’s.

The Lost Barrio shops feature unique, local art galleries and shops in Barrio San Antonio.
The Lost Barrio shops feature unique, local art galleries and shops in Barrio San Antonio.
The Lost Barrio Gallery has hand-carved wooden items for sale in Barrio San Antonio.
The Lost Barrio Gallery has hand-carved wooden items for sale in Barrio San Antonio.
Barrio San Antonio is a pleasant community to walk around in, as there is much to look at.
Barrio San Antonio is a pleasant community to walk around in, as there is much to look at.
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Arts and crafts fun at St. Augustine Cathedral

Residents can drive 2 miles to the historic St. Augustine Cathedral for the annual Arts and Crafts Fair where local vendors sell vintage clothing and jewelry near its intricate late 18th century Gothic Revival building. Downtown Tucson holds countless events throughout the year, including the Haiku Hike literary competition , where the University of Arizona Poetry Center displays winning haiku poem submissions in flower planters along busy downtown streets from March to June; locals can read and stroll on brick sidewalks past mural-covered buildings.

Artwork fills every corner of trendy Barrio San Antonio.
Artwork fills every corner of trendy Barrio San Antonio.
Barrio San Antonio is known to be an artistic community, with many murals and sculptures.
Barrio San Antonio is known to be an artistic community, with many murals and sculptures.
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Prepping for the future at Tucson High

The neighborhood is served by the city’s largest school district, Tucson Unified, which earns an overall B-minus from Niche. Kids can start at Borton Primary Magnet, rated a B-minus by Niche, and continue to Mansfeld Middle, which is rated a C-plus. The district’s oldest high school, Tucson High, scores a B and is known for its Career and Technical Education Programs, in dental assisting, culinary arts and more.

Borton Elementary School serves grades K-5 in Tucson, Arizona.
Borton Elementary School serves grades K-5 in Tucson, Arizona.
Tucson High Magnet School serves grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona.
Tucson High Magnet School serves grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Hopping on Tucson Sun Tran buses

Arizona State Route 210 and South Kino Parkway intersect within the neighborhood, and downtown Tucson is roughly a 2-mile drive west via Broadway; locals can also travel there via Tucson’s Sun Tran buses, which stop on the neighborhood’s north and south borders. Running adjacent to Highway 210, the well-paved Tucson Loop Aviation Bikeway cuts through the neighborhood and crosses over Interstate 10 in the west to connect with the 100-mile-long Tucson Loop that encircles the city. Banner-University Medical Center Tucson at the University of Arizona is a 3-mile drive north, and Tucson International Airport is 7 miles south via Kino Parkway.

Barrio San Antonio residents can utilize Sun Tran's bus routes, with multiple stops nearby.
Barrio San Antonio residents can utilize Sun Tran's bus routes, with multiple stops nearby.
The Snake Bridge welcomes bicyclists into Downtown Tucson from Barrio San Antonio.
The Snake Bridge welcomes bicyclists into Downtown Tucson from Barrio San Antonio.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tucson International

16 min drive

Bus

Park & 22nd St(Ne)

Bus

22nd St & Santa Rita

Bus

Park & 19th St

Bus

22nd St & Park

Bus

Kino Pw & 15th St

Bus

Park & 20th St

Bus

22nd St & Kino Pkwy

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Barrio San Antonio US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$376,450
Median Single Family Price
$375,225
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Months of Supply
7.40
Median List Price
$382,750
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
332
Median Year Built
1954
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,935
On par with the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,256
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,316

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,201
Median Age
32
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$44,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,470

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
53.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

44 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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