Catalina Ridge Estates homes are situated right at the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, which allows for some amazing scenery. This is a highly exclusive residential community and has 45 home sites.  Nearby streets include Naranja Drive and 1st Avenue. The neighborhood itself is rather charming and provides easy access to shopping and dining locations.  Nearby landmarks to these Tucson homes include Pusch Ridge, Santa Catalina State Park (great for hiking and horseback riding as it offers nearly 6,000 acres of space), as well as the Canada Del Oro Riverfront Park. It  is a great place for sports, playground fun and other park activities.  You are also nearby the Oro Valley district, which includes plenty of golfing opportunities and resorts.  The huge Oro Valley Marketplace is also nearby, which offers theaters, shopping and other fun stuff. Schools that are near to this Tucson real estate for sale are part of the Amphitheater School District of Tucson, which is actually one of the top performing schools in the state.  The University of Arizona is also close by.