Communities / Northeast Tucson / Tres Lomas
Tanque Verde Valley · No HOA · Horse property · ~1-acre lots · 85749
Tres LomasHomes for Sale — Tucson, AZ
Acre lots, ranch houses, no HOA, and horses allowed — semi-rural independence at the edge of the Tanque Verde Valley.
MEDIAN SOLD PRICE
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TYPICAL LOT (ACRES)
HOA DUES — THERE IS NO HOA
12-month sold data · Aug 2025 – Aug 2026 · updated annually
Overview
At the gateway to Sabino Canyon and the Rincons
Tres Lomas sits near the intersection of Tanque Verde Road and Bear Canyon Road, in the scenic northeast foothills — “Old Tucson” privacy, minutes from Eastside conveniences. What draws buyers is the combination you can’t easily find anymore: roughly one-acre properties and a no-HOA lifestyle that still holds its character through recorded deed restrictions.
The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious. It’s a favorite for people who want room for a detached workshop, RV parking, or a sprawling desert garden — a “ranch-lite” life without an association telling you what color to paint the shed.
Outdoors: trails at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, perennial springs and birdwatching at Agua Caliente Park, and the Catalina Highway drive up Mt. Lemmon.
Shopping: a short drive to Madera Village — Le Buzz, Safeway, the daily essentials.
Work & medical: a direct run down Tanque Verde Road to the Wilmot and Craycroft medical hubs, and about 15 minutes to the University of Arizona.
Spacious acreage
Typical lots run 0.75 to 0.82 acres — real buffers between neighbors, and room for the projects an HOA would veto.
Recorded deed restrictions
No monthly HOA fee, but historical standards still protect the single-family character — freedom without a free-for-all.
Established ranch character
Solid masonry single-family estates, mostly built in the 1970s and 80s — generous interiors that reward a renovation.
Prime eastside location
The Tanque Verde Valley corridor — mountain views, low density, and resale stability that holds up through cycles.
Location
Neighborhood map
Getting there
How to find Tres Lomas
On the northeast side of Tucson, Tres Lomas is tucked north of Tanque Verde Road, near the intersection of Bear Canyon Road.
- Major access: from downtown Tucson, take Stone Avenue to Grant Road and turn right. Continue as Grant transitions into Tanque Verde Road heading east.
- Neighborhood entry: turn left onto N Bear Canyon Road and continue north to the community entrance at N Tres Lomas Drive.
Tucson pro tip: this quiet retreat is about a 15-minute drive from the University of Arizona and sits near the Wilmot and Craycroft medical hubs — which is why it keeps drawing professionals who want acreage without a long commute.
Market data
The Tres Lomas market right now
Tres Lomas is defined by high value-per-acre next to the denser Catalina Foothills. Nine homes closed over the past 12 months, from $425,000 to $909,000, with a median of $550,000 at roughly $282 per square foot. The median home held a 98.52% sold-to-list ratio and went under contract in about 21 days — acreage in this corridor doesn’t sit.
Most homes run 3–4 bedrooms; because of the county-zoned horse-property roots, several parcels allow equestrian use. Pima County CR-1 and SR zoning prevent high-density development, which is what protects the rural feel here — and, honestly, the values.
The agent’s take: this is a value-buy niche for acreage seekers. For sellers, the no-HOA freedom — RV parking, horse-property potential, workshop space — is the headline, not an afterthought. For buyers, parcel-specific floodplain diligence is the single most important thing you do in your inspection period. See the FAQ below.
MEDIAN SOLD PRICE
MEDIAN SOLD-TO-LIST
CLOSED SALES
12-month sold data · Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
| Tres Lomas | Bd | Ba | Sq Ft | List price | Sold price | Sold $/SqFt | Sold-to-list | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1,961 | $574,867 | $574,333 | $292 | 99.92% | 26 |
| Median | 4 | 2 | 1,970 | $540,000 | $550,000 | $282 | 98.52% | 21 |
| Low | 3 | 2 | 1,300 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $267 | 97.06% | 2 |
| High | 4 | 4 | 2,721 | $899,000 | $909,000 | $334 | 105.77% | 59 |
9 closed sales · $5,169,000 total sold volume · Source: MLS of Southern Arizona. Figures reflect an Aug 2025 – Aug 2026 snapshot of MLS records. Values move with the market — for real-time pricing or a specific property valuation, contact Blaine Bond.
Schools
Served by Tucson Unified School District (TUSD)
Attendance boundaries change and should always be verified by the specific property address. Check the Tucson school district map, or ask Blaine.
Signature amenity
Unbeatable access to the outdoors
The standout feature of Tres Lomas is what’s within a few minutes of the driveway. World-class hiking at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The perennial springs and birdwatching at Agua Caliente Park. And the Catalina Highway climb to Mt. Lemmon — a mountain road most cities would call a destination and Tucson calls a Saturday.
The neighborhood also sits minutes from The Loop, which puts over 130 miles of paved car-free trail within reach for cycling and walking. Trail riders can also pull maps for the Coronado National Forest on Trailforks. Add the Santa Catalina Mountains on the skyline and the acre lots underneath, and the appeal is not complicated: this is a house you leave from, not one you stay inside.
FAQ
Tres Lomas questions, answered
Is there an HOA in Tres Lomas?
No. There is no active HOA and no monthly association fees in Tres Lomas. The community is instead governed by recorded deed restrictions that protect its single-family residential character — so you get the freedom, but not a total free-for-all. Read the title report.
Are horses allowed in Tres Lomas?
Yes. Tres Lomas has a strong horse-property legacy. The recorded restrictions typically allow up to two horses per lot, subject to Pima County CR-1 / SR zoning and county health regulations. Verify against the specific parcel before you plan a corral.
Is the neighborhood in a floodplain?
Parts of it, potentially. Portions of the neighborhood sit near the Tres Lomas Wash and Woodland Wash. Not every home is affected — but this is the single most important item in your inspection period here. Do parcel-specific floodplain diligence through Pima County before you remove contingencies. It affects insurance, lending, and what you can build. Ask me and I’ll pull the relevant county maps and reports for the exact address.
Are short-term rentals allowed?
Per the recorded deed restrictions, individual rooms may not be rented or leased separately. Leasing the entire residence and lot is generally permitted. These are historical rules — review the current title report for any modern updates before you count on rental income.
What are the parking rules?
The deed restrictions generally prohibit overnight street parking of trucks, trailers, or commercial vehicles. Vehicles other than standard passenger cars and pickups are typically required to be kept in enclosed garages or approved areas. Note the nuance: that’s a rule about the street — the acre lots are exactly why RV owners buy here.
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Deed restrictions & diligence
No HOA — but read the deed restrictions
There is no active HOA in Tres Lomas, and no monthly association fees. That’s the draw, and it’s real — room for a workshop, RV parking, a desert garden, horses.
What holds the neighborhood’s character instead is a set of recorded deed restrictions that keep it a single-family residential pocket. They’re not nothing: they cover street parking of trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles, they govern how rooms may be rented, and they carry the horse allowance. They’re recorded against title — so read the title report during your inspection period, and check for any modern updates to the historical rules.
- The title report / recorded deed restrictions. No association means no resale disclosure package to hand you. The restrictions live on title. Read them.
- Pima County floodplain maps. Portions of the neighborhood sit near the Tres Lomas Wash and Woodland Wash. Not every home is affected — but the ones that are, are. Parcel-specific floodplain diligence is the most critical step of your inspection period here. Ask me and I'll pull the relevant Pima County maps and reports for the exact parcel.
Keep exploring
Nearby communities
Redington Ranch
Bigger acreage and deeper privacy further out — the next step up if Tres Lomas feels close to town.
Bel Air Ranch Estates
Another no-HOA acreage pocket in the same corridor — worth comparing lot-for-lot on price.
Lakes at Castle Rock
Waterfront lots nearby — the opposite trade: an HOA, but a lake at the end of the yard.
Catalina Madre
Established homes with mountain views a few minutes west — smaller lots, lower entry.
Forty Niner Country Club
The nearby golf community — if you'd trade the acreage for a course out the back gate.
Moving in
Set up utilities
As of 2026, Xfinity should be your provider here — but some addresses have more than one option, so confirm the provider for a specific address. Call everyone about a week before closing.
Blaine Bond · REALTOR® · Tierra Antigua Realty
Thinking about Tres Lomas?
Acreage in the Tanque Verde Valley doesn’t come up often, and when a well-kept one does it draws multiple offers inside three weeks. Two things worth knowing before you fall for a listing: check the floodplain for that exact parcel, and confirm whether it’s on sewer or septic. I can pull both. Straight answers, video walkthroughs for out-of-town buyers, no hard sell.
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Current Tres Lomas homes for sale
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