Central Tucson Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Pima County, Arizona

Central Tucson is right in the middle of everything that makes Tucson a cosmopolitan city with western flair. Historic downtown is located in Central Tucson and is the location of five of Tucson’s earliest homes in the El Presidio Historic District where the Leonardo Romero House serves as a museum. Historic downtown Tucson is undergoing revitalization to preserve the plazas, parks, walkways, and distinctly southwest-styled 19th century homes. Performing art venues are also found in the downtown area, including the Tucson Convention Center and the Temple of Music and Art. Nearby Sabino Canyon allows access to the hiking and walking trails in the Catalina Mountains. There are over 30 parks in central Tucson including Gene C. Reid Park - Tucson’s largest at over 130 acres. Randolph Municipal Golf Course is adjacent to Reid Park. Children living in central Tucson attend schools in the Tucson Unified School District. Sahuaro High School has won many awards in interscholastic competitions, sports, music, drama and fine arts. Institutes of higher education in Tucson include the University of Arizona and Pima Community College. Medical facilities are excellent in Tucson, with research, education and patient care on the cutting edge. The University of Arizona Medical Center is in central Tucson. Culturally speaking, Tucson offers live theatre and dance performances on three stages and at the University of Arizona, the Arizona Opera Company, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Tucson Pops Orchestra. Tucson annual events include the Southern Arizona Square and Round Dance Festival, the International Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, stops by the LPGA and PGA for professional golf tournaments, the Yaqui Easter Ceremony, the Annual International Mariachi Conference, the Pima County Fair, Octoberfest and Luminaria Night.

Central Tucson Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Arizona