Valencia Mercado
Valencia Mercado is a multi-tenant retail strip center in Southwest Tucson anchored by a high-performing Food City, positioned just half a mile off I-19 with direct access to shoppers from Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. Available space ranges from 1,220 SF to 2,640 SF, with options to combine units into a contiguous 5,640 SF block. Lease rate is available upon request on a triple net basis.
Built in 1980, the 200,822 SF lot spans the corner of Valencia Road and 12th Avenue in the C-1 zone. The property sits in one of the region's most active retail corridors, with established tenants including USA Pawn, Peter Piper Pizza, Subway, Cricket, Jackson Hewitt, and L'Amour Nails driving consistent foot traffic. Valencia Road carries 48,272 vehicles per day, 12th Avenue 14,317 VPD, and nearby I-19 76,258 VPD (2025 counts).
The trade area is densely populated: 15,340 residents within one mile (average household income $71,869) and 155,066 within five miles ($79,071 average household income). Daytime population within five miles reaches 61,336. Nearby residential anchors include Casa Bella Apartments (410 units) and Axis Apartments (47 units). The area also benefits from proximity to Sunnyside High School and Desert View High School, the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Tucson Expo Center, and a planned fulfillment center and multi-use sports complex opening spring 2027.
- Anchored by high-performing Food City with steady customer traffic
- Half mile from I-19; 48,272 VPD on Valencia Road
- Multiple suite options from 1,220 SF to 5,640 SF combined
- 155,066 residents within five miles; strong daytime population of 61,336
- Under new ownership; available September 2026
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Location
Positioned in one of Southwest Tucson's most active retail corridors. Located just ½ mile off I-19, giving easy access to shoppers from Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. Home to established retailers and restaurants that drive visibility.
- Anchored by high-performing Food City;
- ½ mile from I-19;
- strong traffic counts on Valencia Rd (48,272 VPD) and 12th Ave (14,317 VPD)
Additional details
Units 440-442 (1,800 SF), 454 (1,500 SF), and others can be combined to create ±5,640 SF contiguous space
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