Vail AZ Homes & Real Estate

The suburban community of Vail AZ is one of the fastest growing areas in the metropolitan Tucson area. Known for its abundant space, exceptional home values and an excellent school system, Vail AZ is only a 25 minute drive from downtown Tucson or the airport. Many homeowners find that Vail AZ is a great place to raise a family or enjoy the active adult lifestyle of empty nesters.

To see Vail AZ homes and properties from downtown Tucson, drive East on Interstate 10 and take exit #279, Wentworth/Colossal Cave Road.  Go north less than two miles and you will find the center of the picturesque town of Old Vail AZ, which was christened in the 1880’s and remains much as it was then.

Today, Vail AZ remains unincorporated and has no official boundaries; however, in the vast area beyond the “town between the tracks”,   you will find just about every type of home or property from custom-built luxury estates to the Master Planned Community of Rancho Del Lago.  In between, there is a variety of subdivisions and homes in Vail AZ, including new construction, gated communities and horse properties. Homes in Vail AZ are typically lower priced and have more land than many Tucson area homes.

Vail AZ homes are found in abundance in Rancho Del Lago, the largest and most popular Vail AZ neighborhood.  Rancho Del Lago is a master planned community surrounding the Del Lago Golf Country Club, a semi-private 18 hole course with a pro shop and the renowned Hacienda Del Sol restaurant.  Rancho Del Lago boasts the gated, luxury subdivision of Wingview, located high above the golf course.  Rancho Del Lago also has the only Active Adult Retirement Community in the Southeast, The Four Seasons, which is also gated for security.

Vail AZ homes are also found around Vail's other Golf Community, the Santa Rita Golf Club in south Vail.  Here you will find the luxury townhome community of Aldea Del Rey, located directly on the golf course, where you can relax on your patio and watch players drive, chip or putt for glory. The Santa Rita Golf Club was made famous by the movie “Tin Cup”, starring Kevin Costner and Renee Russo, which was one of the film’s locations in Southern Arizona.

Another popular outdoor activity in Vail AZ is biking along Old Spanish Trail, which winds around Vail and leads to the Saguaro National Forest and Colossal Cave Mountain Park.  Guided tours into the cave let you enjoy 70° degree weather year around.  The prestigious communities of Coyote Creek, Mountain Creek Ranch and Academy Village are also located nearby.

Because I-10 runs right by Vail AZ, it is an easy drive to work or play for Vail’s many active residents.  Davis Monthan, Raytheon and the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park employees are frequent Vail AZ home buyers precisely for its accessibility, school district and wide open spaces. Soldiers and civilians working at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista also reside in Vail AZ.

For restaurants in Vail, there are several options currently available including the Del Lago Country Club, two Italian and one Mexican restaurant, Montgomery’s Grill, a Quiznos and a Dairy Queen. Vail AZ home owners are looking forward to several new facilities and shopping opportunities.  Land has been cleared and permits issued for a Safeway Prestige Center, which will anchor several retail outlets and be completed in mid to late 2009.  Vail already boasts a recently completed Walgreens, and a Wells Fargo Bank is scheduled for mid-2009.

Long term plans for Vail AZ include the life-style center known as The Passages of Tucson, which will add many more stores, restaurants, mixed-use residential facilities (retail stores with condominiums on the upper levels),  medical facilities including a Carondolet Hospital, and up to three resort hotels.  The general partner of this project was instrumental in building the famed Mall of the Americas in Minnesota; however, the developers insist in calling The Passages of Tucson in Vail a life style center and not a mega mall, as it is designed for multiple use and will blend into the beautiful scenery that surrounds Vail. Here is a link to their website for the most up to date information available.  www.ThePassagesofTucson.com

Finding Vail AZ homes is easy, simply start your Tucson MLS search here.  Our real estate search tool makes it easy for you to find Vail properties by price or neighborhood, or you can design your own custom search!   Most users find Vail AZ homes by first checking price ranges and creating a list of subdivisions that appeal to them. You can then search by subdivision to access all of the Vail AZ homes in the subdivision.  We hope you will find our property search links helpful, and when you wish to see a home or have any questions, we are available to help you. 

Catherine & Rob Hallberg are truly the Vail Real Estate experts, not only because of our top ranking in total sales, but also because of our extensive knowledge of the area.  Our motto says it best: We Live in Vail, We Work in Vail, We Know Vail! We would love to help you fulfill your dreams and find the perfect home for you and your family!    Please contact us today for help with all of your Vail AZ home and real estate needs. 

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