Compare Tucson Areas
Sam Hughes vs Midtown Tucson
Central Tucson's character choice: a landmark historic district versus the broader midtown neighborhoods around it.
The short answer
Choose Sam Hughes for historic architecture and walkability to the University; choose Midtown for the same central access at a meaningfully lower price.
Closed sales, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Side by Side
Every figure below is a median of the closed residential sales reported to MLS of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) in each area over the last twelve months, computed the same way for both. Nothing is estimated.
| Sam Hughes | Midtown Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $577,500 | $350,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $343 | $237 |
| Median days to close | 45 days | 62 days |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.3% | 98.6% |
| Cash buyers | 35% | 30% |
| Sales with a seller concession | 38% | 52% |
| Median concession, where given | $5,825 | $7,489 |
| Contract to close | 28 days | 29 days |
| Closed sales | 84 | 583 |
| Closed sales by sold price | ||
| Under $300K | 9 (11%) | 186 (32%) |
| $300K to $500K | 25 (30%) | 250 (43%) |
| $500K to $750K | 29 (35%) | 96 (16%) |
| $750K to $1M | 10 (12%) | 31 (5%) |
| $1M to $1.5M | 6 (7%) | 12 (2%) |
| $1.5M to $2M | 2 (2%) | 5 (1%) |
| $2M and up | 3 (4%) | 3 (1%) |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ), closed residential sales from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 by close date. Medians are computed per sale; days to close run from listing to closing; cash share is among sales with financing recorded. As of October 1, 2026. Full methodology on each area's report.
What the numbers say
Over the past twelve months the median sale in Sam Hughes was $577,500 against $350,000 in Midtown Tucson, a 65% difference. Per square foot the gap was 45%: a median $343 in Sam Hughes against $237 in Midtown Tucson. Homes in Sam Hughes sold 17 days sooner, a median 45 days from listing to closing against 62 in Midtown Tucson. Sellers in Midtown Tucson held closer to asking, with the median sale closing at 98.6% of its final list price against 98.3% in Sam Hughes. Cash buyers made up 35% of Sam Hughes sales against 30% in Midtown Tucson. Seller concessions were recorded on 52% of Midtown Tucson sales (median $7,489 where given) against 38% in Sam Hughes (median $5,825 where given). Once under contract, Sam Hughes closed 1 day faster, a median 28 days against 29. Midtown Tucson recorded 583 closed sales to Sam Hughes' 84, so its medians rest on the larger sample.
At a Glance
| Sam Hughes | Midtown Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg home size | 2,000 sq ft | 1,650 sq ft |
| Avg lot size | 0.21 Acre | 0.18 Acre |
| School district | Tucson USD | Tucson USD |
Home and lot sizes are approximate, for guidance only — general estimates that change frequently, not neighborhood-level medians. Contact us for current, address-specific numbers.
Choose Sam Hughes if…
Historic charm and walkable living in the heart of Tucson
- 1920s architecture is the draw — roughly sixteen styles across the district, with Spanish Revival and California bungalows prominent.
- You want to walk to the University of Arizona and the shops along Campbell.
- Tree-lined streets and a landmark district identity are worth the premium.
Choose Midtown Tucson if…
The leafy, lived-in heart of Tucson
- You want central access — the University, medical centers, downtown and Reid Park — without Sam Hughes pricing.
- Mid-century homes on ordinary lots suit you more than a historic district's rules and prices.
- Value in the central core is the priority.
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Listing data is provided by MLS of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) and refreshed throughout the day. Listing information last updated Oct 29, 2026, 5:47 AM MST.
Listing information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or MLS of Southern Arizona. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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