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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mesquite Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Desert Sky Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Mica Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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About Rita
Ranch
Rita Ranch, located between Houghton Road and Old Vail Road, is a master-planned and suburban Tucson neighborhood with desert washes and broad mountain views. The busiest pulse gathers at Houghton Road and Valencia Road, where grocery plazas, taquerías, and everyday services set a steady, practical rhythm. Stucco single-story homes and tidy cul-de-sacs define the streetscape, with pocket parks and school campuses woven through. Purple Heart Park frames the outdoor routine with fields, courts, and a long loop of paths. The Arizona Trail and nearby trailheads pull the landscape closer for weekend miles. A short drive north, the Pima Air & Space Museum and the Titan Missile Museum add a distinctly Tucson layer of history and scale.
* 1- and 2-story homes within beautiful premier southeast Tucson master plan * Minutes to Houghton Town Center for shopping and dining * Close to major employers, including Raytheon®, UA® Tech Park and Amazon and Target Distribution Centers * Near the Rincon Mountains for hiking, biking and camping * Zoned for top-ranked Vail School District, which includes Empire High School, the #1 ranked high school in Arizona * Community splash pad, play structure and tot lot with shade sail * Great shopping nearby * Outdoor recreation nearby * Hiking trails nearby * Near top-rated schools * Splash pad * Playground
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Tucson. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.