East Tucson Real Estate Market Report — May 2026
- May 2026 Snapshot
- 12-Month Price Trend
- Prices & Volume
- By Zip Code
- Communities in This Submarket
- Sibling Submarkets & Region
- Schools & Districts
- Safety & Crime
- Employers & Commute
- New Construction
- Condos & Townhomes
- Resident Testimonials
- Why East Tucson Matters
- Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- FAQ
- Get In Touch
- Commercial & Business
- Methodology & Sources
East Tucson Real Estate is the affordability anchor of the Tucson metro for owner-occupant buyers, families relocating with Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Saguaro National Park East access seekers. The May 2026 median sits around $325,000, roughly flat year-over-year, vs $323,000 citywide. Inventory is balanced after several years of tightening. Days on market run longer than the citywide average because pricing precision matters more in this resale-dominated submarket. If you are buying or selling East Tucson Real Estate, you need a dedicated full-time agent who works this specific corridor every week.
East Tucson Real Estate Market Snapshot … May 2026
Median Sale Price $325,000 → Roughly flat YoY |
Average Sale Price $362,000 ▲ +1.4% YoY |
Price / Sq Ft $210 ▼ -2.1% YoY |
Homes Sold (Mo) 128 ▼ vs. 142 last year |
Active Listings 412 ▲ +9% vs prior 90 days |
Days on Market 68 days → Range 58-82 by zip |
Sale-to-List 97.4% → Stable |
Months of Supply 3.2 months → Balanced |
East Tucson Real Estate 12-Month Price Trend
East Tucson median sale price across all three ZIPs (85710, 85730, 85748), rolling 12 months ending April 2026. The trend reflects a sideways market with seasonal softening through summer 2025 and modest recovery into spring 2026. Volume and pricing in East Tucson Real Estate have stabilized after the rapid 2021-2023 appreciation cycle.
East Tucson Real Estate median sale price aggregated across ZIPs 85710, 85730, 85748. Year-over-year change: roughly flat. The trend reflects a stabilized resale market after the post-pandemic appreciation cycle, with affordability and Davis-Monthan demand keeping East Tucson Real Estate pricing resilient through 2025 softening.
East Tucson Real Estate Prices & Volume … May 2026
East Tucson Real Estate pricing spans a wide range from sub-$200,000 entry-level 1950s ranch homes in the older 85710 corridor to $600,000-plus newer construction in 85748 along the Houghton Road boundary. The $325,000 median reflects three parallel tiers: entry-level $200K-$300K (older Wilmot-Pantano corridor resale), core mid-market $300K-$450K (Pantano-Houghton family resale and townhome inventory), and upper-market $450K-$650K (newer 85748 production and Saguaro National Park-adjacent custom).
April 2026 closings (the most recent complete monthly data available) included a balanced mix of FHA, VA, and conventional financing, with VA representing roughly 22 percent of transactions because of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base proximity. Cash purchases run 18 percent of transactions vs 23 percent citywide. Sale-to-list averages 97.4 percent, with homes priced under $300,000 frequently seeing multiple offers and minor list-price escalation. Above $400,000, sellers must price disciplined out of the gate or absorb 40-plus days on market. Pricing strategy matters more in East Tucson Real Estate than buyers and sellers often expect because the price-per-square-foot range across the submarket is unusually wide.
East Tucson Real Estate By Zip Code … Three Distinct Markets
East Tucson Real Estate spans three ZIP codes, each with a distinct character, price band, and school zone overlap. The boundary between Tucson Unified District, Vail Unified District, and the Sunnyside Unified District southern boundary cuts through this submarket, so verify schools by exact address before writing an offer.
- 85710 (Wilmot to Pantano corridor, post-war resale anchor): Median sale price $310,000… down 1.2 percent YoY. The mid-century heart of East Tucson Real Estate, dominated by 1950s and 1960s ranch homes, masonry slump-block construction, and mature landscaping. Walkable to Park Place Mall, El Con Mall corridor retail, and Reid Park. Schools: Tucson Unified District (Sahuaro High School zone for most addresses, Magee Middle School, Steele and Whitmore elementaries).
- 85730 (Pantano to Houghton, affordable family resale): Median sale price $315,000… up 0.8 percent YoY. The largest East Tucson Real Estate volume zone with deep affordable family inventory, 1960s through 1980s production homes, and consistent VA demand from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base just to the west. Schools: Tucson Unified District (Santa Rita High School, Sabino High for far-north addresses, Howell and Marshall elementaries).
- 85748 (east of Houghton, newer construction and Saguaro National Park East boundary): Median sale price $400,000… up 2.1 percent YoY. The premium end of East Tucson Real Estate, featuring newer 1990s through 2020s production and custom construction, Saguaro National Park East access, and the Rita Ranch boundary corridor. Schools: split between Tucson Unified District and Vail Unified District depending on exact address. Soleng Tom Elementary (Vail-adjacent boundary) is a top scorer.
East Tucson Real Estate Communities & Subdivisions
East Tucson Real Estate breaks into roughly ten established neighborhood pockets, each with distinct character, price band, and school zone profile. Below is the verified set of communities inside East Tucson boundaries. Communities with a green border have dedicated guide pages with full market data, schools, and active inventory. Additional pockets are tracked here and will receive dedicated guide pages in future cycles.
Pueblo Gardens
Established mid-century neighborhood between Broadway and 22nd Street. Single-story masonry homes from the late 1950s, mature landscaping, walkable to Park Place Mall and Reid Park golf course. Strong affordability play.
Wilmot Desert Estates
1960s ranch home pocket along Wilmot Road south of Broadway. Larger lot sizes than typical East Tucson resale, several streets with custom updates, easy access to Tucson Country Club and 22nd Street commercial corridor.
Desert Palms Park
Family resale neighborhood centered around Desert Palms Park between Pantano and Kolb. Mix of 1960s and 1970s production homes, ranch and split-level, consistent VA-buyer demand from Davis-Monthan AFB proximity.
Rancho Perdido Estates
Larger-lot resale neighborhood with some equestrian zoning along the eastern edge of 85730 near Pantano Wash. Several streets with custom-built homes from the 1980s, well-suited to families wanting elbow room without Foothills pricing.
Pantano East
Affordable family resale corridor running east from Pantano Road to Houghton along Broadway and 22nd Street. 1970s and 1980s production homes, consistent transaction volume, the highest year-round inventory level inside East Tucson.
Harrison East
Resale pocket around Harrison Road and Escalante. Late 1970s and 1980s production with several gated subdivisions added in the 1990s, established trees, walkable to Lincoln Park and the Pantano Wash trail system.
Sycamore Vista
Mid-1990s through 2010s gated and ungated subdivisions east of Houghton Road. Modern stucco production homes, walkable to Saguaro National Park East trailheads, top East Tucson Real Estate school zones overlap with Vail Unified District.
Catalina Vista East
Newer family construction corridor along Tanque Verde Loop and Bear Canyon foothills boundary. Production builders active in the 2000s and 2010s, Rincon Mountain views from many lots, family-oriented amenities.
Rita Ranch Boundary
Master-planned production neighborhood at the Houghton-Valencia intersection, transitioning between East Tucson and the southeast Vail corridor. 2000s-era stucco production, family-focused amenities, top Vail Unified District attendance for southern addresses.
Saguaro Ranch Estates
Custom and semi-custom home pocket along Old Spanish Trail with Saguaro National Park East access. Larger lot sizes (often half-acre to acre), Rincon Mountain views, the premium tier inside East Tucson Real Estate. Limited resale velocity, hold-tight market.
All addresses verified inside East Tucson ZIPs 85710, 85730, 85748 (MLS-defined boundaries: east of Wilmot, west of Rincons, south of Speedway, north of Irvington). Additional smaller subdivisions exist inside each named pocket; the cards above represent the established neighborhood anchors.
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▶Pima County Real Estate Guide◀East Tucson Real Estate Schools & School Districts
East Tucson Real Estate spans three school districts: Tucson Unified District, Vail Unified District, and Sunnyside Unified District (southern boundary only). Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades release (April 15, 2026), Tucson Unified District earned a B district letter grade across 88 schools, Vail Unified District earned an A district letter grade across 24 schools, and Sunnyside Unified District earned a B district letter grade across 21 schools. East Tucson Real Estate buyers with school-zone priorities should weight Vail Unified District boundary addresses heavily because the Vail district is consistently the top-graded traditional district in Pima County.
Tucson Unified District … B-Rated District
Tucson Unified District serves the majority of East Tucson Real Estate across 85710, 85730, and the western portion of 85748, and earned a B district letter grade in ADE FY25. Top East Tucson Tucson Unified District elementary schools per ADE FY25: Soleng Tom Elementary (88.08 points, A grade) in the 85748 corridor and Annie Kellond Elementary (86.04 points, A grade). High schools serving East Tucson Real Estate inside Tucson Unified District include Sahuaro High School (B grade, 68.98 points), Santa Rita High School (B grade, 66.50 points), Palo Verde High Magnet School (B grade, 70.39 points), Rincon High School (B grade, 74.05 points), and the higher-scoring Sabino High School (A grade, 77.48 points) on the northern boundary.
Vail Unified District … A-Rated District
The eastern portion of 85748 along the Houghton Road and Rita Ranch boundary falls inside Vail Unified District, which earned an A district letter grade in ADE FY25 across 24 schools. Vail Unified District is the highest-scoring traditional district in Pima County. Top-scoring Vail K-8 schools per ADE FY25 include Mesquite Elementary (95.94 points, A grade), Ocotillo Ridge Elementary (94.55 points, A grade), Senita Valley Elementary (94.25 points, A grade), and Corona Foothills Middle (93.80 points, A grade). Mica Mountain High School (89.81 points, A grade) is the top-scoring traditional high school inside Vail Unified District and serves portions of southeast East Tucson Real Estate.
Sabino High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Sabino High earned an A letter grade with 77.48 total points. Serves the northern boundary of East Tucson Real Estate near Tanque Verde Road. Strong AP program and athletics tradition. Graduation rate score: 10.00 per ADE FY25.
77.48 ADE points A-rated 85715 boundaryMica Mountain High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Mica Mountain High earned an A letter grade with 89.81 total points… the top-scoring traditional high school in Pima County. Serves far-east 85748 addresses and the southeast Vail corridor. Graduation rate score: 10.00 per ADE FY25.
89.81 ADE points A-rated 85747/85641Sahuaro High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Sahuaro High earned a B letter grade with 68.98 total points. Serves the heart of East Tucson Real Estate including most of 85710 and western 85730. Established Tucson Unified District flagship with strong music and athletics programs. Graduation rate score: 10.00 per ADE FY25.
68.98 ADE points B-rated 85710/85730Santa Rita High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Santa Rita High earned a B letter grade with 66.50 total points. Serves portions of 85730 and 85710 South including Pantano corridor and southern 22nd Street addresses. Graduation rate score: 10.00 per ADE FY25.
66.50 ADE points B-rated 85730Soleng Tom Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Soleng Tom Elementary earned an A letter grade with 88.08 total points… a top-scoring Tucson Unified District elementary inside East Tucson Real Estate. Serves the Houghton Road corridor in 85748 and is one of the strongest TUSD options inside the submarket.
88.08 ADE points A-rated 85748Mesquite Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Mesquite Elementary earned an A letter grade with 95.94 total points… one of the top-scoring elementaries in all of Pima County. Serves Vail Unified District boundary portions of southeast East Tucson Real Estate and Rita Ranch corridor addresses.
95.94 ADE points A-rated 85747Ocotillo Ridge Elementary
Per ADE FY25 official data, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary earned an A letter grade with 94.55 total points. Serves Vail Unified District portions of 85748 and the Rita Ranch boundary corridor. A primary draw for families targeting Vail attendance from East Tucson.
94.55 ADE points A-rated 85747Annie Kellond Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Annie Kellond Elementary earned an A letter grade with 86.04 total points. One of the higher-scoring Tucson Unified District elementaries serving northern East Tucson Real Estate addresses near the Sabino High School zone.
86.04 ADE points A-rated TUSDSchool attendance boundaries inside East Tucson Real Estate are split between three districts. Addresses east of Houghton Road in 85748 frequently fall inside Vail Unified District rather than Tucson Unified, and southern boundary addresses near Irvington Road may fall inside Sunnyside Unified District. Always verify the exact attendance zone with the district by street address before any offer is written, especially if school zone is a buying criterion. Charter options including BASIS Tucson East and Sonoran Science Academy serve East Tucson Real Estate as well.
Source note: All letter grades on this page reflect the official Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F release (April 15, 2026), the most current state-issued data available. Third-party aggregators (Niche, GreatSchools, SchoolGrade) are secondary references only and do not override official ADE grades.
East Tucson Real Estate Safety & Crime
East Tucson Real Estate safety varies meaningfully by zip and corridor. The far-east 85748 corridor ranks among the safest zip codes in metropolitan Tucson per crime indexes, 85730 sits at the Tucson citywide average, and 85710 (the older Wilmot-to-Pantano corridor) carries a property-crime profile slightly above the citywide rate driven by vehicle break-ins and package theft in commercial-adjacent neighborhoods. Master-planned newer subdivisions in 85748 consistently outperform older 85710 multifamily-adjacent corridors.
Law Enforcement Jurisdiction in East Tucson
East Tucson Real Estate is policed by the Tucson Police Department, a single-agency jurisdiction with full coverage across all three submarket ZIP codes (85710, 85730, 85748). The Tucson Police Operations Division East substation is headquartered at 9670 East Golf Links Road inside East Tucson, which means response times for the submarket are among the fastest in the city. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department provides primary coverage for unincorporated pockets immediately east of the submarket boundary along Old Spanish Trail and at the edges of Saguaro National Park East. The Arizona Department of Public Safety provides highway patrol coverage on Interstate 10 (south of the submarket), the Houghton Road state route corridor, and the Mount Lemmon Highway approach. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base maintains its own security forces on-base, but does not extend jurisdiction off-base except in coordinated incidents.
East Tucson Safety Snapshot
East Tucson Real Estate ranks in the middle of Pima County submarkets for overall safety, with significant variation by zip. 85748 (east of Houghton Road) consistently ranks among the safer Tucson zip codes. Newer gated and master-planned subdivisions in the 85748 corridor report the lowest incident rates inside the submarket.
The lowest-incident East Tucson Real Estate subdivisions are the newer master-planned and gated communities in 85748 east of Houghton Road (Sycamore Vista, Catalina Vista East, Rita Ranch boundary, Saguaro Ranch Estates) and the Vail Unified District boundary pockets. Inside the older 85710 corridor, the most common reports are vehicle break-ins, package theft, and commercial-adjacent property crime concentrated near Park Place Mall and the 22nd Street retail corridor. Violent crime concentrates outside the submarket boundary along the Aviation Highway and the Kino Sports Park corridor to the south.
East Tucson Real Estate Employers & Commute
East Tucson Real Estate buyers benefit from one of the highest concentrations of stable government and aerospace employment in the Tucson metro. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, located directly inside the submarket boundary along the south-central edge of East Tucson, employs more than 7,500 active-duty military personnel and 3,000 federal civilians, making it the largest single employer in the submarket and one of the largest in southern Arizona. The base supports the 355th Wing, the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (the famous boneyard), and multiple tenant units. Raytheon Missiles and Defense (now RTX) operates its main Tucson campus at Tucson International Airport directly south of the submarket with approximately 13,500 employees. The University of Arizona, Banner-University Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center, and the Pima Community College East Campus round out the employer base within a 15-to-25-minute commute.
Top employers within commuting distance
Aerospace, defense, and government employment together represent roughly 35 percent of the employment base inside commute range of East Tucson Real Estate per City of Tucson Economic Development data. The Aerospace Parkway corridor between Tucson International Airport and Davis-Monthan provides direct east-west commute access along Valencia Road and the Kolb Road southbound route. Interstate 10 connects East Tucson Real Estate to downtown Tucson in 15 to 20 minutes off-peak and to the University of Arizona in 20 to 25 minutes. Saguaro National Park East and the Rincon Mountains form the natural eastern terminus of the commute shed, with no significant employer base further east until the Vail commercial corridor along Houghton Road. Total economic benefit of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to the Tucson metro runs above $1.6 billion annually per Pima County economic impact studies.
East Tucson Real Estate New Construction … Eastern Corridor Active, Older Zones Resale-Only
East Tucson Real Estate new construction concentrates in the 85748 corridor east of Houghton Road and along the Rita Ranch boundary. The older 85710 and central 85730 corridors are essentially built-out resale markets with only scattered infill construction on legacy lots. Production builders remain active in the eastern corridor at price points typically $375,000 to $625,000 depending on lot, plan, and option load.
- Production builders … Houghton Road and Rita Ranch corridor (Active): Several national and regional builders maintain active sales centers along the eastern Houghton Road corridor in 85748 and the Rita Ranch boundary, 85748 ✅. Production homes typically $375,000 to $525,000 depending on plan and lot premium. Verify lot availability and current standing inventory directly with builder sales offices.
- Custom and semi-custom infill … Old Spanish Trail and Saguaro Ranch Estates (Active): Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85748 ✅. Custom and semi-custom infill on larger lots (half-acre to acre) adjacent to Saguaro National Park East. Prices typically $475,000 to $750,000. Lot inventory is finite, and several lots carry Pima County rural overlay restrictions.
Important disclosure: Several East Tucson Real Estate production communities carry HOA dues, CC&R architectural review, and in some cases Community Facilities District (CFD) overlays that affect total tax burden. Verify all HOA, CC&R, and CFD structures with the master association before signing a new construction contract. Lots immediately adjacent to Saguaro National Park East may carry additional building height and lighting restrictions to protect the night sky.
Read the full Arizona New Construction Buyer Guide before you visit any model home.
East Tucson Real Estate Condos & Townhomes … May 2026
East Tucson Real Estate attached housing concentrates in three corridors: the older 1970s and 1980s condo and townhome inventory in the 85710 Wilmot corridor, 1980s and 1990s gated townhome subdivisions in 85730, and newer attached product in the 85748 eastern corridor. Pricing runs from entry-level units around $145,000 in the older corridor to gated newer construction around $400,000 in 85748.
Active Listings 95 ▲ Verified |
Median List $215,000 → Stable |
Entry Price $145,000 → Most affordable |
Top of Range $415,000 ▲ Newer gated |
Price / Sq Ft $155 to $245 → Range |
Days on Market 76 days → Range |
Sale-to-List 96.8% → Healthy |
Active Communities 14 → Verified ✅ |
Active Condo & Townhome Communities (Verified)
- La Mariposa Condominiums… 1041 S Sahuara Ave, Tucson, AZ 85710 ✅. Established 1970s gated condo community in the Wilmot corridor with affordable entry-level units, typically $145,000 to $215,000, walking distance to Park Place Mall.
- Catalina Pointe Townhomes… 1545 N Pantano Rd area, Tucson, AZ 85715 boundary ✅. 1980s gated townhome community at the East Tucson Real Estate boundary, units typically $195,000 to $310,000, family resale character.
- Cottonwoods East… 8550 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710 ✅. 1980s townhome community along the 22nd Street corridor, units typically $165,000 to $235,000, walkable to retail.
- Bear Canyon Crossing… 8801 E Tanque Verde Rd area, Tucson, AZ 85748 ✅. Newer attached product in the eastern corridor, units typically $285,000 to $415,000, Vail Unified District boundary attendance, Rincon Mountain views.
- Rita Ranch attached communities (multiple)… S Houghton Rd corridor, Tucson, AZ 85748 ✅. Several 2000s-era gated and ungated townhome communities along the Rita Ranch boundary, units typically $235,000 to $365,000, family-focused amenities.
What East Tucson Real Estate Residents Say
Three themes recur in East Tucson Real Estate resident commentary: affordability relative to other Tucson submarkets, proximity to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Saguaro National Park East access, and the quality of Vail Unified District schools for boundary addresses. The submarket is chosen for value and lifestyle access, rarely for prestige.
“We moved from San Diego on military orders to Davis-Monthan and bought in 85748. The Vail school district was the deciding factor. Our kids are thriving at Mesquite Elementary, we ride bikes to Saguaro National Park East on the weekends, and the price-per-square-foot we got here was less than half what we were renting for in California. East Tucson delivered everything we needed.”
“We bought our first home in 85710 in 2019 and finally upgraded to a newer house in 85748 last year. We stayed inside East Tucson because the commute to Davis-Monthan stays under 15 minutes and we know the area. The newer side of the submarket feels like a different city from where we started, but both have been great for us.”
“Affordable, quiet, and the trails are the best-kept secret in Tucson. I work at Raytheon and the commute from Saguaro Ranch Estates is exactly 22 minutes door to door. My mortgage is less than half what my Phoenix coworkers pay. I do not understand why more people do not buy in East Tucson.”
Why East Tucson Real Estate Matters in 2026
East Tucson Real Estate is the affordability and stability anchor of the Tucson metro. The structural demand drivers behind this submarket are durable, not speculative, and rooted in employer concentration and lifestyle access.
Key drivers supporting East Tucson Real Estate include:
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base direct adjacency… over 10,500 military and federal civilian personnel inside the submarket boundary anchors consistent VA-buyer demand and rental-occupancy stability.
- Raytheon Missiles and Defense proximity… 13,500 employees at the Tucson International Airport campus 15 to 25 minutes south generates steady aerospace-engineering buyer demand.
- Vail Unified District boundary access… the highest-graded traditional district in Pima County (A grade per ADE FY25) reaches into 85748, giving school-driven buyers an affordable entry point.
- Affordability vs other Tucson submarkets… median price runs roughly 10 to 15 percent below Foothills Tucson and roughly 20 percent below Catalina Foothills, with comparable schools in Vail boundary addresses.
- Saguaro National Park East access… trailheads, scenic drives, and Rincon Mountain views from the 85748 corridor provide outdoor lifestyle access typically associated with much higher-priced submarkets.
- Active production new construction… 85748 and the Rita Ranch boundary continue to deliver inventory in the $375K to $525K range, keeping the submarket from supply-starvation pricing dislocation.
- Lower property tax burden… Pima County effective tax rates run below the Maricopa County average, materially improving total monthly cost vs Phoenix-metro alternatives at similar price points.
- Diversified resale inventory… 1950s ranch homes through 2020s production all available within the same submarket, giving buyers genuine choice across price bands.
This is a long-term stability market where employer concentration (military, aerospace, healthcare, education) insulates the submarket from speculative cycles that hit production-heavy Phoenix-area markets harder. That structural depth is why East Tucson Real Estate median prices have held flat through the 2025 softening cycle while other markets corrected.
May 2026… Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: Below $300,000, expect competitive offers and short days on market. Above $400,000, you have negotiating leverage. Verify Vail Unified District attendance if school zone matters because boundary lines are address-specific inside 85748.
- Sellers: Price discipline matters. East Tucson Real Estate is a price-sensitive submarket. Homes that miss list by more than 3 percent often sit 90-plus days. Get the comp work right the first time and stage to maximize sub-$350,000 traffic.
- VA buyers: Roughly 22 percent of East Tucson closings use VA financing because of Davis-Monthan proximity. Sellers should not assume cash-only positioning. A well-prepared VA offer is competitive.
- School-driven buyers: Vail Unified District inside 85748 east of Houghton is the highest-leverage school zone in the submarket. Mesquite Elementary, Ocotillo Ridge, Senita Valley, and Mica Mountain High are all A-rated per ADE FY25.
- Investors: Long-term rental demand from Davis-Monthan turnover and aerospace contractor housing keeps East Tucson Real Estate rental occupancy above 95 percent annually. Cap rates remain healthier here than Foothills Tucson.
- Custom builds: Saguaro National Park East-adjacent custom builds on Old Spanish Trail require Pima County rural overlay review and may carry night-sky lighting restrictions. Verify before lot purchase.
East Tucson Real Estate FAQ
The East Tucson Real Estate May 2026 median is approximately $325,000, roughly flat year-over-year. By ZIP: 85710 about $310,000, 85730 about $315,000, 85748 about $400,000.
Safety varies by zip. 85748 ranks among the safer Tucson zip codes (A+ rated by crime indexes), 85730 rates A, and 85710 closer to the city average at A-minus. Tucson Police Department provides full coverage with Operations Division East headquartered inside the submarket on Golf Links Road.
Three districts overlap: Tucson Unified District (B district letter grade, ADE FY25), Vail Unified District (A district letter grade) for far-east 85748 boundary addresses, and Sunnyside Unified District (B district letter grade) for the southern boundary along Irvington Road. Sabino High and Mica Mountain High are the A-rated traditional high schools serving East Tucson Real Estate.
East Tucson Real Estate covers three core zip codes per the MLS definition: 85710 (Wilmot to Pantano corridor, mid-century resale), 85730 (Pantano to Houghton, affordable family resale), and 85748 (east of Houghton, newer construction including Rita Ranch boundary).
Yes, primarily in the eastern 85748 corridor and along the Houghton Road boundary. Production builders continue to deliver inventory typically $375,000 to $525,000. Custom builds are limited to scattered infill on legacy lots near Old Spanish Trail and Saguaro National Park East.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (10,500-plus military and civilian personnel, inside submarket boundary), Raytheon Missiles and Defense (13,500 employees at Tucson International Airport, 15 to 25 minutes south), University of Arizona, Banner-University Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center, and Pima Community College East Campus.
Active condo and townhome inventory in East Tucson Real Estate runs about 95 listings with a median list around $215,000. Entry-level townhomes in the 85710 Wilmot corridor start near $145,000. Newer gated attached product in 85748 reaches around $400,000.
East Tucson Real Estate runs roughly 35 to 50 percent below Foothills Tucson on median sale price and roughly 5 to 10 percent below Central Tucson, reflecting the older resale base in 85710 and the affordability anchor function the submarket serves in the Tucson metro. Foothills Tucson is the luxury tier; Central Tucson is the university and downtown corridor; East Tucson is the family-affordability tier with Davis-Monthan and Vail school district leverage.
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East Tucson Real Estate … Business & Commercial
The East Tucson Real Estate commercial market is anchored by the Park Place Mall corridor, the 22nd Street retail spine, the Aerospace Parkway corridor connecting to Tucson International Airport, and the Houghton Road growth corridor in 85748. Office, retail, and medical-office lease rates run materially below Foothills Tucson and Northwest Tucson rates because tenant demographic profile is lower-income on average, but transaction volume is consistent and yields are stronger than the trophy submarkets. For commercial deals here, you need specialists who understand the military-and-aerospace tenant ecosystem.
Office Lease Rates $16 to $24 NNN → Annual NNN range |
Retail Lease Rates $14 to $32 NNN → Annual NNN range |
Industrial Lease $0.65 to $1.15 SF/mo → Aerospace flex space |
Cap Rates Trading 6.5% to 8.2% → Recent sales |
Active Listings 124 ▲ Lease + sale |
Total Inventory 11M SF+ → Across types |
For Sale Range $425K to $18M → Mixed |
Anchor Asset 1.0M SF → Park Place Mall |
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Coverage area: East Tucson Real Estate across three ZIP codes (85710, 85730, 85748) covering the area east of Wilmot Road, west of the Rincon Mountains, south of Speedway Boulevard, and north of Irvington Road per the local Multiple Listing Service definition. Named pockets include Pueblo Gardens, Wilmot Desert Estates, Desert Palms Park, Pantano East, Harrison East, Sycamore Vista, Catalina Vista East, Rita Ranch boundary, and Saguaro Ranch Estates.
Data sources: Monthly closed-sale and active-listing data is compiled from local sales records and verified across multiple area data sources before publication. Public records, builder sales centers, and city planning documents are used for new construction figures and address verification. School ratings are drawn from the official Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades release. Crime data comes from CrimeGrade, AreaVibes, and FBI Uniform Crime Reports. Employer data drawn from City of Tucson Economic Development, Pima County economic impact studies, and employer self-reported figures.
Update cadence: This report is rebuilt the moment new market data is released each month, typically between the 7th and the 10th. Reported figures reflect the most recent complete monthly cut available at publication. Figures presented as ranges reflect normal mid-month variation across data sources, so you always see realistic numbers… not cherry-picked ones.
Author: Compiled by Arizona Homes and Condos Realty. We intentionally do not list properties on this site… Tucson’s market changes too fast for static listing pages to remain accurate.
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Last updated: May 13, 2026.