La Paloma Homes for Sale — Tucson, AZ
A 790-acre gated resort-and-golf community tucked into the Santa Catalina Mountain foothills of north Tucson, straddling both sides of Sunrise Drive between Swan Road and Campbell Avenue. La Paloma was developed by Cottonwood Properties beginning in the early 1980s and opened in 1984, growing over the following decades into roughly a dozen distinct gated subdivisions — among them La Paloma Estates, La Paloma Ridge Estates, the Villages of La Paloma, Vista Serena, Paloma del Sol, Las Palomitas, and the Condos at La Paloma. The community is anchored by two landmarks that set it apart from the loose custom-lot pattern of the surrounding Catalina Foothills: the 487-room Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, which opened on January 30, 1986, and the private La Paloma Country Club, built around 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf (the Ridge and Canyon nines opened in 1984, followed by the Hill nine in early 1985). Housing spans the full luxury range — from low-maintenance condos and townhomes starting in the mid-$300,000s to single-family homes and custom estates climbing past $4 million, many with direct golf-course frontage and sweeping Santa Catalina Mountain views. Architecture is predominantly earth-toned Southwest contemporary, Santa Fe, and adobe-inspired styles that step down the desert slopes and blend into the saguaro-studded terrain. Each subdivision sits behind its own gate and carries its own HOA, and country-club membership — which unlocks the golf along with 8 tennis courts, 7 pickleball courts, a junior-Olympic lap pool, a five-pool aquatic complex with swim-up bar and waterslide, the La Paloma Spa & Salon, and five food-and-beverage venues — is entirely separate from homeownership. The community sits within the Catalina Foothills Unified School District (CFSD-16) — Sunrise Drive Elementary, Orange Grove Middle School, and Catalina Foothills High School. Residents are minutes from La Encantada's shopping and dining at Skyline and Campbell, the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, and the Skyline/Sunrise retail corridor, with downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona roughly 20–25 minutes south.
Key facts
- Average sale price
- $925,000
- Price range
- $340K – $4.3M
- School district
- Catalina Foothills USD (Sunrise Drive Elementary, Orange Grove Middle, Catalina Foothills HS)
- Approximate population
- ~1,600
- Approximate number of homes
- ~750 homes
What defines this area
- 790-acre gated resort & golf community (opened 1984)
- Developed by Cottonwood Properties
- 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course
- Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa (1986, 487 rooms)
- Private La Paloma Country Club
- ~A dozen gated subdivisions — condos to custom estates
- 8 tennis & 7 pickleball courts, multi-pool aquatic complex
- Southwest contemporary & adobe-inspired desert homes
- Santa Catalina Mountain & golf-course views
- Catalina Foothills USD (CFSD-16) schools
- Minutes to La Encantada shopping & Sabino Canyon
- Sunrise Drive between Swan & Campbell — north Tucson
About La Paloma
La Paloma is a luxury neighborhood in north Tucson, Arizona, served by Catalina Foothills USD (Sunrise Drive Elementary, Orange Grove Middle, Catalina Foothills HS). Homes trade in the $340K – $4.3M range, with an average sale price of $925,000 across roughly 750 homes and a population of about 1,600. Kyle Berglund, REALTOR® at Tierra Antigua Realty, represents buyers and sellers here — call (520) 250-8904.
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- Starr Pass — Luxury, average $498,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in La Paloma, Tucson?
The average sale price in La Paloma is approximately $925,000, with homes generally ranging from $340K – $4.3M. These are rounded, long-run estimates drawn from historical MLSSAZ, Zillow ZHVI, and Redfin data for general orientation — not a current-month figure. Averages are means and can be skewed by a small number of high-value sales, so individual home values vary materially.
What school district serves La Paloma?
La Paloma is served by Catalina Foothills USD (Sunrise Drive Elementary, Orange Grove Middle, Catalina Foothills HS). Confirm exact school assignments by specific address, as boundaries can change.
Is La Paloma a good place to live in Tucson?
La Paloma is a luxury neighborhood in North Tucson, Arizona, known for 790-acre gated resort & golf community (opened 1984), developed by cottonwood properties, 27-hole jack nicklaus signature golf course, westin la paloma resort & spa (1986, 487 rooms). A 790-acre gated resort-and-golf community tucked into the Santa Catalina Mountain foothills of north Tucson, straddling both sides of Sunrise Drive between Swan Road and Campbell Avenue. It has an approximate population of ~1,600 across roughly ~750 homes.
What kind of homes are for sale in La Paloma?
La Paloma is a luxury submarket where homes typically list between $340K – $4.3M, with an average sale price of $925,000.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in La Paloma?
Kyle Berglund, a licensed Arizona REALTOR® (License #SA668710000) at Tierra Antigua Realty, specializes in La Paloma and the greater Tucson area. Call (520) 250-8904 or email contact@kyleberglund.com for a free consultation.