Living in Tucson, AZ

The city of Tucson has seen many faces since the Coronado Expedition passed through Arizona in 1540. At that time the Sonoran desert was home to the Pima and Tohono O'odham peoples, descendants of the ancient Hohokam, who for many years survived by cultivating crops such as cotton, tobacco, maize, and beans. In 1699, the Jesuit Father Francisco Kino, well-known in the area for his devotion to the native Sonoran peoples, founded the Mission San Xavier del Bac, which still stands today as a beautiful example of Spanish mission architecture. Seventy five years later the City of Tucson was officially born when Hugo O'Conor established the Tucson Presidio.

Since then, this desert hot spot has quickly grown from a frontier town, to a busy railroad hub, to today's metropolis of a million people, and for good reason--Tucson, Arizona attracts residents that want a little bit of everything. The city's mild climate and bountiful sunshine—on average 350 days of the year!--mean that the possibilities are endless. A Mecca for the outdoorsman, the surrounding mountain ranges offer everything from hiking and rock climbing to skiing and sledding. Mount Lemmon, located in the Santa Catalina range, rises to an elevation of 9,157 ft and boasts groves of aspen and pine that soar high above the saguaro of the desert.

Just like the landscape, the residential communities of Tucson cater to your needs. The city offers a large variety of homes in gated, golf, and retirement communities that are designed with your lifestyle in mind. A bright feature of Tucson's unique real estate market is that it exhibits architectural styles that vary from traditional southwest to the more contemporary design trends. From an affordable one bed, one bath in historic downtown to a luxurious desert retreat home, Tucson has what you're looking for.

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