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Neighborhood Profile: Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ
By Zy Mazza
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The Sam Hughes neighborhood is one of the most desirable areas to live in Tucson. Centrally located and just minutes from the University of Arizona and Downtown, Sam Hughes meets all three of the real estate must haves: location, location, location. Sam Hughes is roughly bounded on the North by Speedway, the South by Broadway, with Campbell and Country Club on either side.
The Same Hughes neighborhood is defined by E Broadway Blvd to the south, N Country Club Road to the east, E Speedway Blvd to the north and N Campbell Road to the west.
Living in Sam Hughes
Within the bounds of the neighborhood is one of Tucson’s nicer parks–Himmel Park. The park is a great family area and it’s wonderfully not-sketchy .. compared to some of Tucson’s other parks!
Along with a great park, the neighborhood boosts a public library which is walking distance away from anywhere in the neighborhood. Next to the park is an Eegees. The longer you live in Tucson the more important proximity to an Eegees will become. Getting groceries are no problem with the Safeway in the neighborhood.
If you’re looking to eat or drink close to home, you have plenty of options:
Getting Around
Sam Hughes is only short distance from U of Arizona and Downtown. While it’s technically walking distance away, you won’t want to walk in the summer. Instead, you could bike to classes comfortably and get there in only a few minutes. Another transportation option in Sam Hughes is the city bus. There are bus stops within the neighborhood that can take you to and from classes so memorize the Sun Tran Schedule and you should be set.
For Your Consideration
The neighborhood is really nicely situated, but that perk comes with a drawback: it’s a bit pricey. You can find more affordable places in Sam Hughes, but they tend to be very old. While older places are not necessarily a problem, they tend to have rickety floors and lower water pressure among other issues.
Sam Hughes a quiet neighborhood, but it’s not that quiet. You can throw parties but keep the bass turned down or you will get a noise complaint.
In Sam Hughes, you won’t find any university affiliated housing . If you want pre-furnished places or shuttles to take you to school, you’ll be out of luck. That being said, there are convenient bus lines so don’t let the lack of shuttles discourage you.
Places to Live
Looking to live around the Sam Hughes neighborhood? uCribs has you covered. Here are some places to live in and around Sam Hughes:
Interested in seeing about other neighborhoods around the University of Arizona? Check out the Tucson Neighborhood Guide.
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