Starr Pass Homes for Sale — Tucson, AZ
A gated resort-and-golf community tucked into the western foothills of the Tucson Mountains, about six miles and fifteen minutes from downtown. Starr Pass takes its name from Richard Starr, who carved a trail through the pass in 1884 as a shortcut to the Quijotoa mining boomtown southwest of Tucson.
Key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Tucson, Arizona — incorporated city, Pima County
- Average sale price
- $498,000
- Price range
- $205K – $1.4M
- School district
- TUSD (Tolson Elementary, Maxwell Middle, Cholla High)
- Approximate population
- ~2,500
- Approximate number of homes
- ~1,400 homes
What defines this area
- Gated resort & golf community
- 27-hole Arnold Palmer signature golf
- JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
- Foot of the Tucson Mountains
- Borders 20,000-acre Tucson Mountain Park
- Southwest & adobe-style desert homes
- Resort amenities — pools, spa, tennis, fitness
- Hiking & mountain biking trailheads
- 15 minutes to downtown Tucson
- Near Saguaro National Park West
About Starr Pass
A gated resort-and-golf community tucked into the western foothills of the Tucson Mountains, about six miles and fifteen minutes from downtown. Starr Pass takes its name from Richard Starr, who carved a trail through the pass in 1884 as a shortcut to the Quijotoa mining boomtown southwest of Tucson. The modern community grew up around its championship golf — the course opened in 1986 as the TPC at Starr Pass (designed by Robert Cupp with PGA TOUR pro Craig Stadler) and hosted the PGA TOUR's Tucson Open from 1987 to 1996, before Arnold Palmer was brought in to add a third nine and refresh the original eighteen in 2003, creating today's 27-hole Gambler, Pioneer, and Palmer routings. The community is anchored by the AAA Four-Diamond JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, with its 20,000-square-foot Hashani Spa and seven dining venues. Housing is a deliberate mix — resort-style condos and townhomes at the entry level, single-family homes, and custom luxury estates — almost all in earth-toned Southwest and adobe-inspired styles that blend into the saguaro-studded desert and frame sweeping mountain and city-light views. Most enclaves sit behind gates and carry an HOA (condo and townhome HOAs typically cover water, sewer, trash, and exterior pest control along with access to community pools, spa, tennis, and fitness amenities). Residents step straight onto the Richard Genser Starr Pass Trailhead into the roughly 20,000-acre Tucson Mountain Park for hiking and mountain biking, with Saguaro National Park West, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Pima Community College's West Campus, the University of Arizona, and downtown Tucson all a short drive away.
Starr Pass is a luxury neighborhood in the City of Tucson, on the west side of metro Tucson, Arizona, served by TUSD (Tolson Elementary, Maxwell Middle, Cholla High). Homes trade in the $205K – $1.4M range, with an average sale price of $498,000 across roughly 1,400 homes and a population of about 2,500. Kyle Berglund, REALTOR® at Tierra Antigua Realty, represents buyers and sellers here — call (520) 250-8904.
Subdivisions in Starr Pass
- Starr Pass — average $695,000
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Frequently asked questions
What city is Starr Pass in?
Starr Pass is in the City of Tucson, Arizona. Jurisdiction: Tucson, Arizona — incorporated city, Pima County.
What is the average home price in Starr Pass, Tucson?
The average sale price in Starr Pass is approximately $498,000, with homes generally ranging from $205K – $1.4M. 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 Starr Pass?
Starr Pass is served by TUSD (Tolson Elementary, Maxwell Middle, Cholla High). Confirm exact school assignments by specific address, as boundaries can change.
Is Starr Pass a good place to live?
Starr Pass is a luxury neighborhood in the City of Tucson, on the west side of metro Tucson, Arizona, known for Gated resort & golf community, 27-hole Arnold Palmer signature golf, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Foot of the Tucson Mountains. A gated resort-and-golf community tucked into the western foothills of the Tucson Mountains, about six miles and fifteen minutes from downtown. It has an approximate population of ~2,500 across roughly ~1,400 homes.
What kind of homes are for sale in Starr Pass?
Starr Pass is a luxury submarket where homes generally trade between $205K – $1.4M, with an average sale price of $498,000.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Starr Pass?
Kyle Berglund, a licensed Arizona REALTOR® (License #SA668710000) at Tierra Antigua Realty, specializes in Starr Pass and the greater Tucson area. Call (520) 250-8904 or email contact@kyleberglund.com for a free consultation.