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With mountains like these, living in Shaheen Estates is a dream come true.
Centrally located Tucson community with mountain views
The Central Tucson neighborhood of Shaheen Estates is surrounded by desert sand, flowering cacti and five massive mountain ranges. While that might sound remote, it’s also located in the middle of the 2nd largest city in Arizona. Recently awarded an A-plus grade from Niche and named a Top 10 Tucson neighborhood to live in, Shaheen Estates offers walking access to schools, cafes and grocery stores. One- and two-story midcentury homes are accented with palm trees and native flowering bushes. It’s less than a 4-mile drive to downtown Tucson and major employers including Raytheon Missile Systems, Carondelet Health Network and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Shaheen Estates also offers some of the area’s best views of stunning Lemmon Mountain.
According to Spirit Messingham, a third-generation Realtor and the owner of Tierra Antigua Realty for 16 years, “Shaheen Estates is a desirable Central Tucson neighborhood with a wide variety of home styles. You can feel pretty secluded but at the same time you’re close to University of Arizona, Banner Medical Center and plenty of five-star restaurants. The neighborhood is essentially in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains while being right in the middle of Tucson.” Offering an urban/suburban vibe and homes to about 1,300 people, accessibility to places that make life more enjoyable sets Shaheen Estates apart from its neighbors. Realtor Messingham continues, “Not only can residents walk to The Tucson Loop bike trail and the Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, North Campbell Avenue has restaurants, grocery stores and even Starbucks.”
Homes fit for desert living
While ranch-style, adobe-style and contemporary homes with small but tidy yards sit along streets leading to schools and commercial blocks, Shaheen Estates does not feel urban. Homes are in the desert, after all. Some residential streets are not paved. Stoplights are rare. Palm trees and flowering cacti provide landscaping. While the average home price during the first six months of 2023 was about $376,000, small ranch-style homes list for around $350,00, while midcentury modern homes can be found from $325,000 to $480,000. Homes with swimming pools list for around $500,000 to $600,000. “Prices can range from $300,000 to $600,000 for single-family homes in Shaheen Estates,” continues Realtor Spirit Messingham, “Buyers have options within a range of prices. This is also a good neighborhood for investment buyers.” Well-maintained condominiums list for $145,000 to about $175,000.
A similar entrance to one of the Shaheen Estates neighborhood homes.
Most of the homes with yards in Shaheen Estates have gravel or zeroscape for yards.
Most homes in Tucson and Shaheen Estates will have painted stucco or brick veneer.
In Shaheen Estates you'll also find simple Ranchers with lush trees and wide driveways.
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A free little library and a botanical garden nearby
While there are no city parks within the boundaries of Shaheen Estates, Conner Park is right across the south edge of East Glenn Street. It offers a child-size picnic table, a Little Free Library, a sports field and a playground. Award-winning Tucson Botanical Gardens is 3 miles east and features a butterfly garden, a rose garden, an iris garden and a shade garden. In Balance Pilates offers eight different classes and instructor training.
Conner Park, in Shaheen Estates is a family friendly neighborhood park.
Even the parents enjoy a good slide while playing with their kids at Shaheen Estates Conner Park
The wide open field of Conner Park is a great place for Ultimate Frisbee or hanging with friends
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Community events all year long
Franklin Auto Museum displays its classic Franklin automobiles from October through Memorial Day. Zen Desert Sangha is a Buddhist meditation center that offers scheduled meditations and community memberships. Tucson offers a full calendar of year-round events, including the Tucson Rodeo and the Ballet Tucson Concert series.
Dining and shopping centered around Campbell Plaza
When it’s time to stock up on groceries, residents head to Albertsons at nearby Campbell Plaza. The plaza also offers Ross Dress For Less and Ace Hardware. Several restaurants are also located along Campbell Avenue including Baja Café, Beyond Bread and Rosa’s Mexican Food. For unexpected medical emergencies, Banner Medical Center is 1 mile south on North Campbell Avenue.
A popular locals favorite is Doughbird, a pizza restaurant.
doughbird, in Shaheen Estates, is very popular with the locals.
You won't have to travel far to get to the nearest Walmart when living in Shaheen Estates.
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Education in the Tucson Unified School District
Kids in Shaheen Estates attend public schools in the Tucson Unified School District which earns an overall Niche grade of B-minus. The district was recently awarded an A grade from the Arizona Department of Education. Gertrude Cragin Elementary has an overall grade of C from Niche and is notable for offering preschool, magnet programs and advanced learning classes. Doolen Middle has an overall C-plus grade from Niche and features a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Catalina High Magnet offers programs in dual language learning, the fine, performing and communication arts and STEM classes. They have earned an overall C grade from Niche.
Cragin Elementary School is a public school in Tucson, Arizona.
Doolen Middle School is located in the Doolen-Fruitvale neighborhood.
Catalina High School is a public High School located in Tucson, Arizona.
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With beautiful views of the mountains, Shaheen Estates bus stops are shaded and friendly.
Board the bus or drive around Shaheen Estates
Tucson offers Sun Tran bus service throughout the city. However, as the overall feel is fairly uncongested in Richland Heights and Central Tucson, many residents will drive to work, school and shopping. Residents also commonly use taxis and limos when heading to Tucson International Airport. It’s about 5 miles south to Interstate 10, which connects to I-19 and connecting state routes, including Highways 77, 86 and 210.
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Parks in this Area
Mitchell Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Rio Vista Natural Resources Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Conner Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
LA Madera Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Tahoe Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Tucson International
23 min drive
Bus
Campbell Av & Blacklidge
Bus
Campbell Av & Glenn
Bus
Glenn & Tucson
Bus
Glenn & Plumer
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Shaheen Estates
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shaheen Estates, Tucson sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Shaheen Estates, Tucson over the last 12 months is $312,285, down 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,334
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,417
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,983
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
98/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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