Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 2012 - Keep Trees

SOARING HEIGHTS DORMITORY
pedestrian-friendly streets, a spacious community
center and other amenities focused on comfort and
convenience for Air Force families.
Since its beginning in July 2006, Soaring Heights
has evolved into a spacious community of 1185
properties that include: legacy, new and renovated
homes. Its efficient, friendly services and community
amenities are recognized as examples of excellence
that strive to meet and exceed Air Force families’
expectations.
Soaring Heights’ new homes feature five-star
ENERGY STAR appliances, technology spaces and
covered porches for integrated indoor/outdoor living.
These energy-efficient homes are 20-40 percent larger
than many of the homes Airmen and their families
have been living in for years and boast a number of
features designed specifically to allow residents to live
the lifestyle they deserve in the place they belong.
Soaring Heights’ homes and neighborhoods are
family-friendly and designed with the active lifestyles
of residents in mind.
In addition Soaring Heights offers educational
and family-focused resident programs, premier and
innovative safety and recycling programs, community
events and recreation opportunities that connect with
Soaring Heights’ priorities of environmental, social and
economic sustainability.
Soaring Heights is home to the largest solarpowered
community in the continental United States,
taking full advantage of its surrounding climate and
open spaces through its combined 6-megawatt,
ground-mounted and rooftop solar arrays.
Today, Soaring Heights is an example of how
partnership and a shared goal of doing what is best for
Air Force families bear results. And most importantly it’s
the place Davis-Monthan Air Force families call home.
If you want a quality home and neighborhood in an
Air Force community, call SHC at (520) 745- 5024 to
speak with a leasing consultant and schedule a tour of
the community.
You can find the Soaring Heights Welcome Home Center
at 8090 E. Ironwood Street. Visit Soaring Heights online at
www.SoaringHeights.net to view photos, virtual tours and
to download floor plans. You can also follow us on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/soaringheights.davismonthan.
TUCSON OFF-BASE HOUSING
There are more than 60,000 apartments in the
local area ranging from single-room studios to lavishly
constructed units in luxurious complexes complete with
pools, fitness centers and tennis courts.
Apartments may be furnished or unfurnished
and utility costs may or may not be included in
rental price.
Rental availability is itself seasonal, with availability
falling and rent prices rising during winter when Tucson’s
tourist and student populations are highest. The median
rent on an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment is about
$600 to $700 per month.
There are single-family homes available for rent
in Tucson. However, the supply varies throughout the
year. Houses generally rent for about $100 more per
month than an apartment with the same number of
rooms. Typically, rentals require a first and last month’s
rent and security deposit upon moving in.
Although labor costs are low in Tucson, building
material costs are high. As a result, the median price for
a single family home is about $240,000. Condominiums,
town houses and “fixer-uppers” may be significantly
less expensive.
In addition to carpets, drapes and built-in kitchens
many Tucson condominiums also provide private patios,
security guards, recreation facilities and other amenities.
Prices vary depending on the area, but condominium
units and town houses begin at nearly $60,000.
For additional information on availability and
prices, contact the Tucson Board of Realtors, 1622 North
Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85712, or call (520) 327-4218.
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