Armory Park is a vibrant, family-friendly neighborhood nestled in downtown Tucson. It's definitely one worth checking out if you want history, culture and homes with varied architectural styles.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Armory Park is named for the armory in the Military Plaza downtown. Residents took root in the neighborhood after Southern Pacific Railroad came to town in 1880.

Though the neighborhood saw a decline and suffered neglect in the 1950s and 1960s, its designation on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 breathed new life into the area. Since then, the neighborhood has remained one of the Tucsons's most desirable destinations for prospective homeowners.

The neighborhood's 32 blocks run Stone Avenue (West) to 2nd Avenue (East) and 12th Street (North) to 19th Street (South). In Armory Park, you'll find Adobe-style row houses, 1950s brick ranches and Victorians.

Mature trees line the streets, which are within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and entertainment options in the downtown area. The Tucson Children's Museum is also located within the neighborhood and is a great place to spend an afternoon.

The eponymous park at the northwest corner of the neighborhood has an outdoor concert area as well as the Downtown Recreation Center and Armory Senior Citizen Center.

Home prices in Armory Park vary from fixer-uppers in the $150,000s to gorgeous, renovated homes priced over $1 million. You can find everything from new construction to homes built in the very early 1900s.

In the last 12-month period, a total of 3 homes sold in Armory Park for an average sales price of $274,667. The highest price of a home sold was $350,000.

Schools that currently serve Armory Park children include Safford K-8 School, which is located just south of the park, and Tucson High School.