The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85037 sells for about $410,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,605 a month.
ZIP 85037 — Phoenix
The 85037 housing market remains moderately competitive with steady price appreciation of 6.1% year-over-year. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Phoenix metro, though inventory remains constrained. Market conditions are stable as buyers continue to seek value in the West Valley.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking relatively affordable housing options with access to major West Valley employment centers.
Median prices moved up 6.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% 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 4.2% · poverty 11.5% — 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 10.6%/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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 85037, Maricopa County AZ
The ratio of registered sex offenders to residents in 85037 is lower than the Arizona state average.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Tolleson Union High School District and Phoenix Elementary School District, with performance ratings varying by individual campus.
The area is located in a desert climate with low flood risk, though extreme heat management is a standard consideration for property maintenance and insurance.
The area benefits from proximity to the West Valley industrial and logistics corridors, with ongoing residential development and infrastructure expansion supporting population growth.
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 toward downtown Phoenix and the broader West Valley employment hubs.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of regional sports complexes and shopping centers in the West Valley.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a median rent of $1,605 and a recent decline in available inventory.
The economy is driven by logistics, warehousing, and retail sectors, benefiting from the area's strategic location in the Phoenix West Valley.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-10, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing residential infill and expansion projects are active throughout the ZIP code.
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 desert climate risks and standard urban hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Data Commons.
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.
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.318.3 mi
- Castles N' Coasters4.39.8 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix3.615.5 mi
- FatCats Surprise4.412.1 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona4.318.3 mi
- State Farm Stadium4.62.7 mi
- Chase Field4.611.3 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.818 mi
- Mortgage Matchup Center4.611.1 mi
- Phoenix Convention Center4.511.2 mi
- Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley3.94.1 mi
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park4.59.9 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.710.7 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.410.5 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.63.1 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.818 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.718.1 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.710.7 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.819.5 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.410.5 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.410.5 mi
- Pioneer Community Park4.55.2 mi
- Encanto Park4.69.7 mi
- Steele Indian School Park4.610.7 mi
- Friendship Park4.64.3 mi
- Topgolf Glendale4.32.6 mi
- Wigwam Golf Club4.45.9 mi
- Aguila Golf Course4.510.6 mi
- Encanto 184.49.6 mi
- Grand Canyon University Championship Golf Course4.24 mi
- Arrowhead Towne Center4.410.7 mi
- Tanger Outlets Phoenix4.53.1 mi
- Desert Sky Mall42 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.63.1 mi
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4.314.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various community-managed green spaces serving local residents.
Proximity to major retail centers along the I-10 corridor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.