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Tanque Verde vs Sabino Canyon
East-side space versus east-side wilderness — both offer room and views, for different reasons.
The short answer
Choose Tanque Verde for acreage and horse property; choose Sabino Canyon for foothills homes that back to national forest with direct trail access.
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.
| Tanque Verde | Sabino Canyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $710,000 | $510,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $282 | $247 |
| Median days to close | 62 days | 55 days |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.2% | 98.4% |
| Cash buyers | 41% | 38% |
| Sales with a seller concession | 39% | 48% |
| Median concession, where given | $8,000 | $8,800 |
| Contract to close | 31 days | 30 days |
| Closed sales | 269 | 65 |
| Closed sales by sold price | ||
| Under $300K | 0 (0%) | 15 (23%) |
| $300K to $500K | 39 (14%) | 16 (25%) |
| $500K to $750K | 113 (42%) | 24 (37%) |
| $750K to $1M | 48 (18%) | 4 (6%) |
| $1M to $1.5M | 56 (21%) | 1 (2%) |
| $1.5M to $2M | 11 (4%) | 5 (8%) |
| $2M and up | 2 (1%) | 0 (0%) |
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 Tanque Verde was $710,000 against $510,000 in Sabino Canyon, a 39% difference. Per square foot the gap was 14%: a median $282 in Tanque Verde against $247 in Sabino Canyon. Homes in Sabino Canyon sold 7 days sooner, a median 55 days from listing to closing against 62 in Tanque Verde. Sellers in Sabino Canyon held closer to asking, with the median sale closing at 98.4% of its final list price against 98.2% in Tanque Verde. Cash buyers made up 41% of Tanque Verde sales against 38% in Sabino Canyon. Seller concessions were recorded on 48% of Sabino Canyon sales (median $8,800 where given) against 39% in Tanque Verde (median $8,000 where given). Once under contract, Sabino Canyon closed 1 day faster, a median 30 days against 31. Tanque Verde recorded 269 closed sales to Sabino Canyon's 65, so its medians rest on the larger sample.
At a Glance
| Tanque Verde | Sabino Canyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg home size | 3,000 sq ft | 3,200 sq ft |
| Avg lot size | 2+ Acres | 0.75 Acre |
| School district | Tanque Verde USD | Catalina Foothills 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 Tanque Verde if…
Equestrian estates and wide-open spaces
- You need land — much of the valley carries SR (Suburban Ranch) zoning, generally parcels of about 3.3 acres and up.
- Horses are part of the plan; this is Tucson's horse-property heartland.
- Saguaro National Park East and the Rincons at your back matter more than proximity to the Foothills.
Choose Sabino Canyon if…
Desert serenity at the canyon's edge
- Trail access from the door is the point — Coronado National Forest borders the area.
- You want a foothills address with the canyon's quiet, protected character.
- You prefer a luxury home in an established setting over acreage to manage.
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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, 4:27 AM MST.
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