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RIO RICO, AZ 85648

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
169
⇧ 7.6% vs 157 last year
Pending
42
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$299,900
⇩ 3.3% vs $310,000 last year
Average Price
$366,257
⇧ 1.8% vs $359,812 last year
Days on Market
79
⇧ 6.8% vs 74 days last year

Market Context

Population: 21,509  ·  Density: 38.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $62,461

Typical home value: $191,028  ·  Homeownership: 81.8%

Market Analysis

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

The RIO RICO, AZ real estate market (85648) currently shows 169 active listings, with 42 pending sales. Homes are averaging 79 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 12 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.3% year-over-year, from $310,000 to $299,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 169 this year vs 157 last year
  • Days on market: 79 now vs 74 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $299,900 (-3.3% YoY)
  • Average: $366,257 (+1.8% 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 47.7 miles — 1,516 listings ($594,927,618 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
85648Rio Rico, AZ 856480.0 mi169$61,897,433$299,900$366,257
85621Nogales, AZ 856216.4 mi36$14,284,368$287,000$396,788
85645Amado, AZ 8564515.0 mi6$10,976,700$750,000$1,829,450
85601Arivaca, AZ 8560119.8 mi5$1,982,000$349,000$396,400
85614Green Valley, AZ 8561421.2 mi417$143,086,878$318,950$343,134
85629Sahuarita, AZ 8562927.7 mi233$92,552,959$350,000$397,223
85736Tucson, AZ 8573633.1 mi8$2,354,392$295,000$294,299
85756Tucson, AZ 8575639.0 mi118$41,032,848$340,000$347,736
85747Tucson, AZ 8574742.4 mi177$92,681,625$400,000$523,625
85757Tucson, AZ 8575743.1 mi116$40,423,796$339,790$348,481
85735Tucson, AZ 8573545.1 mi23$8,663,755$354,500$376,685
85713Tucson, AZ 8571347.2 mi119$35,771,995$277,000$300,605
85615Hereford, AZ 8561547.7 mi89$49,218,869$519,950$553,021

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in RIO RICO, AZ 85648?

As of January 2026, there are 169 active listings in RIO RICO, AZ (zip code 85648), compared to 157 the prior year.

What is the median home price in RIO RICO, AZ 85648?

The median listing price in RIO RICO, AZ 85648 is $299,900 as of January 2026, a 3.3% decrease from $310,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in RIO RICO, AZ 85648 spend an average of 79 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 74 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in RIO RICO, AZ 85648?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, RIO RICO, AZ 85648 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 12 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in RIO RICO, AZ 85648 save an estimated $5,998 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $299,900. 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.