Sabino Springs — Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ
Sabino Springs is a gated master-planned community of about 515 homes at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains on Tucson's east side, wrapped around the 18-hole Arizona National Golf Club and framed by protected natural desert.
Key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Unincorporated Pima County, Arizona
- Average sale price
- $630,000
- Price range
- $525K – $2.2M
- School district
- TUSD (Sabino High School)
- Year built
- Late 1990s–2000s
- Total homes
- ~515 homes
- HOA fee
- ~$155/mo + $100/mo golf assessment
What defines this area
- Gated, 24-hour manned entry
- Wraps the Arizona National Golf Club
- Base of the Santa Catalina Mountains
- ~430 acres, nearly half preserved desert
- Community pool, spa & fitness room
- Coronado National Forest at the edge
- 24/7 manned gate & nightly patrols
- Community center pool & spa
- Fitness room
- 18-hole Arizona National Golf Club
- Preserved natural desert open space
- Coronado National Forest & Sabino Canyon trails
About Sabino Springs
Sabino Springs is a gated master-planned community of about 515 homes at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains on Tucson's east side, wrapped around the 18-hole Arizona National Golf Club and framed by protected natural desert. The development spans about 430 acres, with nearly half set aside as natural open space under a wildlife-preservation design that keeps the community low-density and bordered by the Coronado National Forest. The golf course — a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that opened in 1996 — was purchased by the homeowners association in 2021. Homes were built out largely from the late 1990s through the 2000s across 13 distinct enclaves, including the separately gated Estates at Sabino Springs, in a modern Southwestern desert style; floor plans run from about 1,600 to more than 3,000 square feet, with burnt-adobe accents and large windows that frame mountain and fairway views. Prices have historically ranged from roughly $525,000 to $2.2 million, with an average sale price near $630,000. Residents enter through a 24-hour manned gate backed by nightly patrols and share a community center with a pool, spa, and fitness room, while the surrounding Coronado National Forest and nearby Sabino Canyon Recreation Area place desert and mountain trails at the edge of the community. Sabino Springs is reached via Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon roads rather than a freeway, with the Tanque Verde Road retail corridor a few minutes away and downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona about 20–25 minutes to the southwest. Homes are served by the Tucson Unified School District (Sabino High School), and semi-annual HOA dues — about $155 per month — fund common-area landscaping, the manned gate and patrols, and the community center, with a separate roughly $100-per-month golf-course assessment supporting the course.
Sabino Springs sits in Tanque Verde, unincorporated Pima County, on the southeast side of metro Tucson, zoned to TUSD (Sabino High School). It holds roughly 515 homes built Late 1990s–2000s, with HOA dues around ~$155/mo + $100/mo golf assessment and homes priced $525K – $2.2M (average $630,000).
Community amenities
- 24/7 manned gate & nightly patrols
- Community center pool & spa
- Fitness room
- 18-hole Arizona National Golf Club
- Preserved natural desert open space
- Coronado National Forest & Sabino Canyon trails
Other Tanque Verde subdivisions
- Forty Niner Country Club Estates — average $600,000
Frequently asked questions
What city is Sabino Springs in?
Sabino Springs is in Tanque Verde, unincorporated Pima County, Arizona — it is not inside any city's limits. Jurisdiction: Unincorporated Pima County, Arizona.
What is the average home price in Sabino Springs?
The average sale price in Sabino Springs, a luxury community in Tanque Verde (Southeast metro Tucson), is approximately $630,000, with homes generally ranging from $525K – $2.2M. These are rounded, long-run estimates drawn from historical MLSSAZ closed sales, Zillow ZHVI, and Redfin data for general orientation — not a current-month figure. Subdivision-level 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 Sabino Springs?
Sabino Springs is served by TUSD (Sabino High School). Confirm exact school assignments by specific address, as district boundaries can change.
Does Sabino Springs have an HOA, and how much are the fees?
Yes — Sabino Springs has a homeowners association; dues are listed as ~$155/mo + $100/mo golf assessment. HOA fees fund the community's shared amenities and common-area maintenance, so confirm current dues and what they cover with the management company before purchasing.
What amenities does Sabino Springs offer?
Sabino Springs offers 24/7 manned gate & nightly patrols, Community center pool & spa, Fitness room, 18-hole Arizona National Golf Club. It is a luxury community of roughly ~515 homes (homes built Late 1990s–2000s) with an approximate population of ~1,100.
Is Sabino Springs a good place to live?
Sabino Springs is a luxury master-planned subdivision within Tanque Verde, unincorporated Pima County, on the Southeast side of the Tucson metro. Sabino Springs is a gated master-planned community of about 515 homes at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains on Tucson's east side, wrapped around the 18-hole Arizona National Golf Club and framed by protected natural desert. Homes generally trade between $525K – $2.2M, with an average sale price of $630,000.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Sabino Springs?
Kyle Berglund, a licensed Arizona REALTOR® (License #SA668710000) at Tierra Antigua Realty, specializes in Sabino Springs, Tanque Verde, and the greater Tucson area, including unincorporated Pima County. Call (520) 250-8904 or email contact@kyleberglund.com for a free consultation.