The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85035 sells for about $336,500, or $233 per square foot.
Prices are up +2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,297 a month.
ZIP 85035 — Phoenix
The 85035 housing market is showing signs of stabilization with a modest year-over-year price increase of 2.0% and a competitive environment for buyers. While inventory remains relatively tight, the market is benefiting from steady demand and a recovery in sales volume compared to the previous year. The area remains a key entry point for families, though affordability pressures persist due to broader economic factors.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and families seeking relatively affordable entry-level housing within the Phoenix metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
66% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 21.6% — a mixed stability 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 8.2%/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 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 85035, Maricopa County, AZ
Schools in the area are generally rated below average compared to the broader Phoenix metropolitan region.
The area faces typical desert climate risks including extreme heat and occasional flash flooding, with standard insurance requirements for the region.
The area benefits from proximity to major Phoenix employment corridors and ongoing residential infill 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 US-60 corridors toward downtown Phoenix, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 27.3 minutes.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of larger regional recreational facilities and shopping centers in West Phoenix.
The rental market shows high demand with a significant share of renter-occupied households, though recent data indicates a softening in median asking rents.
The local economy is driven by the broader Phoenix service, logistics, and retail sectors, with many residents commuting to central employment hubs.
The area is served by major arterial roads and highway access to the I-10, facilitating regional transit.
Development is focused on residential density and commercial retail expansion along major corridors.
Maricopa County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to various school district, community college, and municipal utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and heat-related risk factors common to the Phoenix valley.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year 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 | Arizona4.218.4 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.314.6 mi
- Castles N' Coasters4.38.5 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix3.615.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Tempe4.417 mi
- State Farm Stadium4.65.6 mi
- Chase Field4.67.7 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.814.5 mi
- Mortgage Matchup Center4.67.4 mi
- Phoenix Convention Center4.57.5 mi
- Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley3.96.6 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.77.1 mi
- Dobbins Lookout4.811.7 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.46.9 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.65.8 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.814.5 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.714.5 mi
- Musical Instrument Museum4.918.6 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.77.1 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.816.4 mi
- Dobbins Lookout4.811.7 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.46.9 mi
- South Mountain Park and Preserve4.811.8 mi
- Steele Indian School Park4.67.6 mi
- Encanto Park4.66.2 mi
- Topgolf Glendale4.35.7 mi
- Wigwam Golf Club4.49.5 mi
- Raven Golf Club4.612.6 mi
- Aguila Golf Course4.57.6 mi
- Arizona Biltmore Golf Club4.310.7 mi
- Arrowhead Towne Center4.412.1 mi
- Tanger Outlets Phoenix4.56.1 mi
- Desert Sky Mall41.7 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.65.8 mi
- Fry's4.17.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with sports fields and recreational facilities.
Regional park offering hiking trails and desert scenery nearby.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2026) (within 12.5%).