Development of the San Clemente historic neighborhood in Tucson, AZ began in the 1920's. Through the 1950's development occured in earnest. Named after seacoast San Clemente in California, San Clemente was developed witht the intent of invoking an upscale Spanish Colonial Revival. About a dozen architectural styles are represented.
The homes in San Clemente range in size from 2 -5 bedrooms with 1-5 bathrooms. The average home size is around 2200 sq.ft. In 2005, San Clemente was declared a Historic Neighborhood by the City of Tucson.
Historic Neighborhoods like San Clemente are granted property tax breaks. Therefore, property taxes on homes in San Clemente are generally less than 1% of value! The homes here a beautiful and have lots of character and are set on meandering, curving streets. This is not a cookie-cutter neighborhood.
San Clemente is located between Broadway to the North, Columbus to the East, Alvernon to the West, and Timrod to the South. It's a heterogeneous neighborhood that offers diversity. Many properties there are gentrifying as the neighborhood has been improving. It's a relatively convenient Central/East area with lots of amenties. San Clemente is reasonably close to The University of Arizona, University Medical Center, downtown Tucson, many dining and drinking options, parks, bike paths, shopping, and places of worship.
Here's a link to properties in the San Clemente historic neighborhood that are currently on the market, are active/contingent/pending, and have closed in the last 6mo.
https://www.flexmls.com/share/1OUqo/Selected
Please don't hesitate to call Gregory Richman, Realtor/Investor at 520-248-1239 at any time (evenings and weekends are fine) or email me at grichman@RichmanTucsonHomes.com.