The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85033 sells for about $339,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 85033 — Phoenix
The 85033 housing market remains moderately competitive with steady price appreciation of 3.7% year-over-year. Demand is supported by a large, young population base, though affordability remains a key factor for local buyers. Inventory levels are tight, contributing to the current market stability.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time family buyers and workforce renters seeking affordability within the Phoenix metro area, though it requires careful consideration of local school and safety metrics.
Median prices moved up 3.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 18.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 85033, Maricopa County AZ
The area experiences higher-than-average property and violent crime rates compared to the broader Phoenix metropolitan region.
Schools in this ZIP are generally rated below average, with many institutions facing challenges in academic performance metrics compared to state benchmarks.
The area is primarily an urban environment with low wildfire risk, though it is subject to extreme heat events common to the Phoenix basin.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the West Valley employment corridors and ongoing infill residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arizona) — Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze): Provides a 'freeze' on the valuation of the property for tax purposes, limiting the growth of the property tax burden for eligible seniors. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: The tax is calculated by applying an assessment ratio to the property's Limited Property Value (LPV). For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value or Limited Property Value) x Assessment Ratio = Net Assessed Value. The Net Assessed Value is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale and 3-Year Redemption Foreclosure: The county treasurer sells a tax lien certificate via public auction to the investor bidding the lowest annual rate of interest (ranging from 16% down to 0% per annum under A.R.S. § 42-18114). State (Arizona) — Statutory Residential Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $400,000 of equity in an owner-occupied primary dwelling from attachment, execution, and forced sale arising from unsecured civil judgment liens.
Residents typically commute via the I-10 and Loop 101 corridors, with average drive times to downtown Phoenix ranging from 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features several local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of the larger Maryvale Baseball Park and various community centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by a large population of young families and workforce renters.
The local economy is anchored by service, retail, and logistics sectors, with significant employment access provided by the nearby Phoenix industrial hubs.
The area is served by major arterial roads and is integrated into the Valley Metro bus network, providing access to the regional transit core.
Development is largely focused on urban infill and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors.
The Maricopa County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine taxable values annually.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including the Phoenix Union High School District and local community college district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional heat and storm risks, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Arizona4.218.3 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.315.8 mi
- Castles N' Coasters4.37.2 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix3.614.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Tempe4.417.7 mi
- State Farm Stadium4.64.1 mi
- Chase Field4.68.5 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.815 mi
- Mortgage Matchup Center4.68.3 mi
- Phoenix Convention Center4.58.4 mi
- Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley3.95 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.77.7 mi
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park4.512.6 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.47.6 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.64.3 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.815 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.715.1 mi
- Musical Instrument Museum4.917.6 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.77.7 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.816.4 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.47.6 mi
- Steele Indian School Park4.67.6 mi
- Pioneer Community Park4.55 mi
- Encanto Park4.66.7 mi
- Friendship Park4.67.3 mi
- Topgolf Glendale4.34.4 mi
- Wigwam Golf Club4.48.9 mi
- Aguila Golf Course4.59.3 mi
- Arizona Biltmore Golf Club4.310.5 mi
- Encanto 184.46.5 mi
- Arrowhead Towne Center4.410.3 mi
- Tanger Outlets Phoenix4.54.6 mi
- Desert Sky Mall41.8 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.64.3 mi
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4.311.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional facility serving as a spring training site.
Large community park with sports fields and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).