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The Coronado Foothills Estates

The Coronado Foothills Estates are considered to be among the most luxurious homes in and around Tucson. The community has proven to be an ideal destination for prospective owners due to its fantastic location in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, which provides residents with beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings.

Even though the community is located in the mountains, it’s minutes away from Downtown Tucson and is relatively close to the city of Phoenix, the Saguaro National Park, and the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Residents who live in the community are afforded a substantial amount of privacy because of its secluded location.

If you’ve recently been thinking about buying or selling am estate home in this community, the housing market in the Coronado Foothills Estates as well as the greater Tucson area has been very strong over the past decade and is looking to continue displaying growth for the foreseeable future. A home in the Coronado Foothills Estates community affords you the Tucson luxury lifestyle, which is buoyed by the beautiful weather and scenic beauty that’s on full display.

About The Coronado Foothills Estates

The homes within the Coronado Foothills Estates generally range in price from around $400,000 to $1.2 million, which is relatively inexpensive compared to what you might expect in other mountain communities. These estates are all single-family residences that offer up relatively sizable lots and upscale amenities. The least expensive homes in this area come with three bedrooms and two baths, while the most expensive properties have as many as five bathrooms and five bedrooms. Most of the homes that have been built over the past ten years cost higher than $700,000 and come with a floor plan of more than 3,000 square feet.

Whether you select a ranch-style home or spacious estate home, you’ll be provided with spectacular views in amazing locations. The amenities that you’re provided with mostly depend on the price of the property. However, even smaller homes come with great features like outdoor pools and indoor fireplaces.

The larger estate homes in this community are commonly outfitted with modern amenities like a work island in the kitchen, a separate wine cooler, pristine patios, a spa area, a basketball court, and a gazebo. These homes are fashioned in a variety of architectural styles that range from the Mediterranean Revival style to the modern architectural style that’s known for providing homeowners with open floor plans and stylish layouts.

The Coronado Foothills Estates community is particularly notable for being in a fantastic location. Along with the fact that the homes in this community are affordable yet luxurious, residents of the community are just a short walk away from the hiking, cycling, and golfing options that are provided by the Santa Catalina Mountain Range. The renowned La Paloma Country Club is minutes away from this community and is a popular destination for Coronado Foothills residents.

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Recreation & Amenities in the Coronado Foothills

With the ideal location that this community has at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, you’ll find that there are a myriad of parks, playgrounds, rec centers, and hiking trails within walking distance from your home.

When you want to spend time among nature, the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is likely the best place to be. This park offers some amazing scenery where you can view picturesque mountains, low canyons, and wildlife and plant life that are unique to Southern Arizona. There are nine shuttle stops throughout the park, which allows you to get from one end of the park to the other with ease. When you’re spending time in the area, you can have a picnic, go bird watching, view some waterfalls, or hike one of the many trails available to park visitors.

Aside from the hiking trails in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, there are dozens of other hiking and biking trails located in and around the Catalina Foothills. For instance, the Ventana Canyon Hiking Trail is a difficult 12-mile trail that will take you across many creeks and rock formations.

If you would like to visit a more traditional park, consider taking a trip to the George Mehl Foothills Park, which is located minutes away from the Coronado Foothills Estates. This park plays host to three baseball fields, four batting cages, eight picnic tables with grills, a soccer field, a softball field, and a small dog park where you can play and have fun with your pets. If you’re visiting with your children, you’ll also notice that there’s a sizable playground area with jungle gyms, swings, and other equipment for your children to enjoy.

The Coronado Foothills Estates community is also in close proximity with several additional luxury communities that are popular among prospective homeowners, which include the La Paloma community as well as the Skyline Country Club Estates community. These particular destinations are largely as popular as they are because they are comprised of prestigious golf courses like the La Paloma Country Club and the Skyline Country Club. The close proximity that the Coronado Foothills Estates has to other luxury communities helps to ensure that the values of the homes in the neighborhood remain high.

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Dining, Shopping & Entertainment

Since the Coronado Foothills Estates are only just outside of the city of Tucson, you’ll have easy access to some of the top tier dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations in the region. Whether you want to go shopping in a vast upscale mall or would prefer to spend your time at a zoo where you can take in nature while playing with animals, residents of the Coronado Foothills Estates are provided with a large variety of great places to visit in the mountains as well as the city.

Canyon Cafe is a delightful cafe that’s located in the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Visitors are provided with a menu of modern American cuisine, which can be ordered from an indoor dining room or spacious outdoor terrace. The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch and offers signature dishes for you to try like the Chipotle cheddar mac and cheese and the prime rib enchilada dip. Consider tasting the fresh blueberry mascarpone tart for dessert.

Ginza Sushi is a refined Japanese eatery that mainly serves sushi along with several additional plates that are centered around Japanese cuisine. They are open for lunch and dinner and focus on providing their guests with a lively and energetic atmosphere. They aim to combine small dishes with good sake and beer. If you enjoy eating sushi, this destination is everything you could want from a sushi bar. They offer dozens of different types of sushi that include everything from baked scallops to snow crabs.

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La Encantada is the premier shopping destination in and around Tucson where you can find smaller boutique shops as well as large brand name stores like Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton. This is an outdoor shopping center that allows you to take in some fresh air while you go from store to store in search of the perfect pair of shoes or the latest novel in your favorite book series. There are more than 50 stores in the mall as well as a large number of full service and specialty restaurants. For some fine dining, consider visiting North Italia or Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a large 98-acre destination that provides guests with access to a zoo, an art gallery, a natural history museum, a botanical garden, and an aquarium, which means that you’ll have a wide array of experiences during a trip to this destination. There are also two miles of walking paths throughout the area that allow you to get in some exercise or hiking during your excursion. If you’re a fan of art, the collection that’s on display includes several exhibits with a heavy focus on nature and wildlife. This museum also offers access to over 230 species of animals and 1,200 plant varieties.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra is the main professional orchestra in Tucson that also serves as a great place to visit for anyone who enjoys listening to music. The orchestra puts on and hosts a large number of concerts throughout the year, which focus on different styles of music. Whether you’re a fan of classical music or folk music, you’ll be able to find an event to your liking.

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Community & Award Winning School Districts

The community of the Coronado Foothills Estates is considered mostly to be an upscale and luxurious one that provides its residents with a calm and relaxing lifestyle. Every home in the city offers views of the mountains as well as the city, which is why the community itself is very highly valued among prospective homeowners who are looking to settle down in and around Tucson. Many of the people who live in this community are professionals who work in Tucson yet want to live in a more rural setting among the mountains. These individuals typically have families and have chosen the community because of the privacy and security that it provides.

Residents of the Coronado Foothills Estates community are served by the Catalina Foothills School District, which includes the schools of Sunrise Drive ElementaryOrange Grove Middle, and Catalina Foothills High. This is an award-winning school district that’s known for providing students with fantastic educations. They’ve won numerous awards over the years, the primary of which was the #1 School District in Arizona award that they received in 2017 by Niche. The district has an attendance rate of 99 percent and a graduation rate of around 97.5 percent, which is much higher than the state average of 78 percent. The teachers at these schools are known for having high expectations for their students and themselves in order to ensure that excellency is achieved.

Conclusion

With access to a fantastic school district as well as the premier shopping and entertainment venues in Tucson, the Coronado Foothills Estates is a wonderful place to live. No matter which property you discover, you’ll likely be provided with seemingly endless amounts of scenic beauty when you look out your window. Since the luxury homes in this community are available at a variety of price points and in many different style and size options, you’re sure to find a home that meets all of your needs.

Call Susanne Grogan of Grogan & Grogan Tucson Luxury Real Estate today and we’ll help you get started on the home buying process!