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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Maricopa County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
192
⇧ 64.1% vs 117 last year
Pending
33
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$640,000
⇩ 1.9% vs $652,475 last year
Average Price
$587,054
⇩ 8.6% vs $642,045 last year
Days on Market
75
⇧ 38.9% vs 54 days last year

Market Context

Population: 30,133  ·  Density: 1,694.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $81,382

Typical home value: $367,137  ·  Homeownership: 64.8%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SCOTTSDALE, AZ real estate market (85257) currently shows 192 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 75 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 75 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.9% year-over-year, from $652,475 to $640,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 192 this year vs 117 last year
  • Days on market: 75 now vs 54 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $640,000 (-1.9% YoY)
  • Average: $587,054 (-8.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 9.0 miles — 1,737 listings ($3,351,887,587 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
85257Scottsdale, AZ 852570.0 mi192$112,714,368$640,000$587,054
85281Tempe, AZ 852812.6 mi93$53,890,524$479,950$579,468
85201Mesa, AZ 852014.3 mi82$31,522,850$349,000$384,425
85282Tempe, AZ 852824.9 mi110$52,130,870$484,250$473,917
85018Phoenix, AZ 850185.9 mi285$584,796,630$1,150,000$2,051,918
85253Paradise Valley, AZ 852536.2 mi296$1,995,077,888$5,500,000$6,740,128
85203Mesa, AZ 852036.5 mi69$42,653,799$525,000$618,171
85283Tempe, AZ 852836.9 mi98$51,950,094$500,000$530,103
85016Phoenix, AZ 850167.4 mi262$266,279,770$595,000$1,016,335
85006Phoenix, AZ 850067.7 mi62$31,024,986$485,000$500,403
85204Mesa, AZ 852048.7 mi81$34,968,996$415,000$431,716
85284Tempe, AZ 852848.8 mi54$61,213,968$790,000$1,133,592
85004Phoenix, AZ 850049.0 mi53$33,662,844$519,900$635,148

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257?

As of January 2026, there are 192 active listings in SCOTTSDALE, AZ (zip code 85257), compared to 117 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257?

The median listing price in SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 is $640,000 as of January 2026, a 1.9% decrease from $652,475 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SCOTTSDALE, AZ?

Homes in SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 spend an average of 75 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 54 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 75 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SCOTTSDALE, AZ?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 save an estimated $12,800 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $640,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.