Main Gate Square
Main Gate Square serves as the gateway to Tucson’s iconic University of Arizona.
Here you will find food, fashion and a positive attitude about life. Main Gate Square is a pedestrian-friendly dining and shopping destination featuring more than 20 retailers and 30 restaurants near the UA and Tucson’s historic neighborhoods.
Foodies can virtually travel the world here, with restaurants covering the flavors of the Mediterranean, India, Greece, Asia, Thailand, Mexico, Japan, Vietnam and anywhere in the United States.
If you are looking for fashion, the stores here have the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.
Looking to relax and be pampered? There are seven salons and spas from which to choose.
For live music, jam sessions, wine tastings or karaoke, you’ve found the place. Main Gate Square’s big-town energy and eclectic atmosphere make it the place to be.
Sam Hughes Neighborhood
One of the older and more desired residential neighborhoods in Tucson is the Historic Sam Hughes neighborhood, and it is within walking distance of the university.
Development in Sam Hughes neighborhood started in 1921 and the enclave was named for local business leader Sam Hughes, who was instrumental in establishing Tucson’s public school system.
Significant neighborhood features include Sam Hughes Elementary and the 24-acre Himmel Park and Himmel Park Branch Library.
The neighborhood now has more than 2,000 residences, businesses, schools and places of worship. Some of the homes are close to their original condition, while others have undergone extensive remodeling. Area residents rate Sam Hughes Neighborhood very highly in surveys concerning amenities, commute, health and safety and schools.
Blenman/Elm
Neighborhood
Considered one of the best places to live in Arizona, Blenman/Elm has a population of 3,328. The neighborhood has an urban/suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. Blenman/Elm is filled with bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Blenman/Elm, which has highly rated schools.
West of University Neighborhood
Perhaps the best way to review this neighborhood is to quote comments from residents on Trulia. “Paved sidewalks throughout the neighborhood and dog park in Catalina Park, most properties have backyards/yards.” “There is the (Fourth Avenue) street fair twice a year and the University of Arizona constantly has events. There is always something going on in the neighborhood.” “Walking distance to restaurants, bars, Downtown, Fourth Avenue, streetcar. Weekends are sometimes noisy late at night due to proximity to the university.” So, West University is close enough for the action, but far enough for a pleasant life experience.
West University’s boundaries extend east to west from Park Avenue to Stone Avenue and north to south from Speedway to Sixth Street. While the houses and businesses vary widely in the neighborhood, all the buildings are part of an HPZ (Historic Protection Zone).
West University was the first Tucson suburb north of the Southwestern Pacific railroad and was settled between 1890 and 1930. As Tucson grew, the neighborhood evolved from a suburb into a historic Downtown neighborhood. Its strategic location, between the UA and Downtown has attracted middle- and upper-middle-class residents.
The neighborhood includes more than 700 buildings in a variety of architectural styles, most of which arrived with the railroad in 1880. About half of the houses in the neighborhood are bungalows, a style that originated around 1900 in California as a hand-crafted wood style. In a short time, it became the first mass-produced, speculative residential form. Typical bungalows are small, two rooms wide and two or three rooms deep, built of stucco as well as brick with front porches and gable roofs. Some of them include neoclassical revival elements such as columns and roof detail.
North University Neighborhood
North University is a vibrant and historic neighborhood in Tucson, just north of the UA’s main campus. It is bordered by East Speedway Boulevard to the south and East Fort Lowell Road to the north. This eclectic area is a mix of beautifully preserved early 20th-century bungalows and charming apartments, making it popular among students and professionals. The neighborhood is also known for its proximity to urban amenities, such as Main Gate Square, Historic Fourth Avenue and Downtown, and it features popular restaurants and boutiques.
Jefferson Park Neighborhood
Tucson’s 31st Historic District is a neighborhood bounded by Grant Road on the north, Euclid on the West, Campbell Avenue on the East and Chauncey Lane on the South. It is a vibrant historic urban neighborhood. Located in the shadow of the UA, it blends owner-occupants and renters. The neighborhood includes three churches and the International School of Tucson, serving students from preschool to eighth grade. Walkable and bike-friendly streets, green infrastructure, and friendly neighbors make Jefferson Park one of Tucson’s premier neighborhoods.
Gregory Richman is an associate broker at HomeSmart Advantage Group. He can be reached at 520-248-1239 or grichman@richmantucsonhomes.com. His websites are www.tucsonarizrealestate.com, www.richmantucsonhomes.com and www.maranahomesaz.com
Main Gate Square
Main Gate Square serves as the gateway to Tucson’s iconic University of Arizona.
Here you will find food, fashion and a positive attitude about life. Main Gate Square is a pedestrian-friendly dining and shopping destination featuring more than 20 retailers and 30 restaurants near the UA and Tucson’s historic neighborhoods.
Foodies can virtually travel the world here, with restaurants covering the flavors of the Mediterranean, India, Greece, Asia, Thailand, Mexico, Japan, Vietnam and anywhere in the United States.
If you are looking for fashion, the stores here have the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.
Looking to relax and be pampered? There are seven salons and spas from which to choose.
For live music, jam sessions, wine tastings or karaoke, you’ve found the place. Main Gate Square’s big-town energy and eclectic atmosphere make it the place to be.
Sam Hughes Neighborhood
One of the older and more desired residential neighborhoods in Tucson is the Historic Sam Hughes neighborhood, and it is within walking distance of the university.
Development in Sam Hughes neighborhood started in 1921 and the enclave was named for local business leader Sam Hughes, who was instrumental in establishing Tucson’s public school system.
Significant neighborhood features include Sam Hughes Elementary and the 24-acre Himmel Park and Himmel Park Branch Library.
The neighborhood now has more than 2,000 residences, businesses, schools and places of worship. Some of the homes are close to their original condition, while others have undergone extensive remodeling. Area residents rate Sam Hughes Neighborhood very highly in surveys concerning amenities, commute, health and safety and schools.
Blenman/Elm Neighborhood
Considered one of the best places to live in Arizona, Blenman/Elm has a population of 3,328. The neighborhood has an urban/suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. Blenman/Elm is filled with bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Blenman/Elm, which has highly rated schools.
West of University Neighborhood
Perhaps the best way to review this neighborhood is to quote comments from residents on Trulia. “Paved sidewalks throughout the neighborhood and dog park in Catalina Park, most properties have backyards/yards.” “There is the (Fourth Avenue) street fair twice a year and the University of Arizona constantly has events. There is always something going on in the neighborhood.” “Walking distance to restaurants, bars, Downtown, Fourth Avenue, streetcar. Weekends are sometimes noisy late at night due to proximity to the university.” So, West University is close enough for the action, but far enough for a pleasant life experience.
West University’s boundaries extend east to west from Park Avenue to Stone Avenue and north to south from Speedway to Sixth Street. While the houses and businesses vary widely in the neighborhood, all the buildings are part of an HPZ (Historic Protection Zone).
West University was the first Tucson suburb north of the Southwestern Pacific railroad and was settled between 1890 and 1930. As Tucson grew, the neighborhood evolved from a suburb into a historic Downtown neighborhood. Its strategic location, between the UA and Downtown has attracted middle- and upper-middle-class residents.
The neighborhood includes more than 700 buildings in a variety of architectural styles, most of which arrived with the railroad in 1880. About half of the houses in the neighborhood are bungalows, a style that originated around 1900 in California as a hand-crafted wood style. In a short time, it became the first mass-produced, speculative residential form. Typical bungalows are small, two rooms wide and two or three rooms deep, built of stucco as well as brick with front porches and gable roofs. Some of them include neoclassical revival elements such as columns and roof detail.
North University Neighborhood
North University is a vibrant and historic neighborhood in Tucson, just north of the UA’s main campus. It is bordered by East Speedway Boulevard to the south and East Fort Lowell Road to the north. This eclectic area is a mix of beautifully preserved early 20th-century bungalows and charming apartments, making it popular among students and professionals. The neighborhood is also known for its proximity to urban amenities, such as Main Gate Square, Historic Fourth Avenue and Downtown, and it features popular restaurants and boutiques.
Jefferson Park Neighborhood
Tucson’s 31st Historic District is a neighborhood bounded by Grant Road on the north, Euclid on the West, Campbell Avenue on the East and Chauncey Lane on the South. It is a vibrant historic urban neighborhood. Located in the shadow of the UA, it blends owner-occupants and renters. The neighborhood includes three churches and the International School of Tucson, serving students from preschool to eighth grade. Walkable and bike-friendly streets, green infrastructure, and friendly neighbors make Jefferson Park one of Tucson’s premier neighborhoods.
Gregory Richman is an associate broker at HomeSmart Advantage Group. He can be reached at 520-248-1239 or grichman@richmantucsonhomes.com. His websites are www.tucsonarizrealestate.com, www.richmantucsonhomes.com and www.maranahomesaz.com