The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85044 sells for about $478,000, or $274 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,533 a month.
ZIP 85044 — Phoenix
The 85044 housing market is currently experiencing a period of moderate activity with a median sale price of $478,000. While sales volume has increased year-over-year, prices have seen a slight decline, reflecting a competitive but cooling environment. Several metrics, including specific tax rates and detailed demographic breakdowns, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This area is well-suited for commuters and families seeking a balance of suburban living with access to the broader Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 85044, Maricopa County, Arizona
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.
The rental market is robust with 393 active rental listings available, indicating ample supply and options for prospective tenants.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler economic hub, which features a diverse mix of industries including technology, healthcare, and finance.
Data sourced from Census Bureau and Data Commons; specific ACS table breakdowns not provided in source.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Arizona4.216.4 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.33.8 mi
- Castles N' Coasters4.318.9 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Chandler4.310.7 mi
- Golfland Sunsplash4.29.9 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.810 mi
- Chase Field4.69.7 mi
- Mortgage Matchup Center4.69.9 mi
- Casino Arizona4.110.9 mi
- Phoenix Convention Center4.59.9 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.810 mi
- Phoenix Zoo4.59.2 mi
- Casino Arizona4.110.9 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.79.7 mi
- Dobbins Lookout4.84.4 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.810 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.79.7 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.815.4 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.711.2 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.410.9 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.810 mi
- Papago Park4.79.4 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.79.7 mi
- Dobbins Lookout4.84.4 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.410.9 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.33.8 mi
- Papago Golf Club4.39.8 mi
- Dobson Ranch Golf Course4.67.3 mi
- Grass Clippings Rolling Hills4.28.9 mi
- Raven Golf Club4.64.3 mi
- Arizona Mills4.44.5 mi
- Chandler Fashion Center4.55.3 mi
- Scottsdale Fashion Square4.613 mi
- Tempe Marketplace4.69.3 mi
- Phoenix Premium Outlets4.52.5 mi
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4.38 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport4.419.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).