North Northside Tucson is in the Catalina foothills. Gorgeous homes mix with the dramatic mountain setting and lush desert vegetation to make this area truly beautiful. A potpourri of apartments, townhomes and single-family homes is the hallmark of this area. The prestigious foothills area contains both new resort-oriented development and established neighborhoods built decades ago. Central The University is surrounded by lovely homes, many of them quite old.
Orange trees line many of the streets - a fragrant delight when they bloom in the spring.
Many of these established neighborhoods show a style of architecture and landscaping seldom seen in newer developments. Central Tucson is also an area of long-standing neighborhoods, characterized by plenty of parks and active neighborhood associations. Convenient access to the rest of the city makes this a popular choice for many people. The popular northeast end of town offers mountains near its semi-rural homesites, convenient to restaurants and other retail offerings. East East Tucson includes commercial strips, apartments, condominiums and many lovely single-family home developments.