The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85704 sells for about $459,500, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are down 4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,561 a month.
ZIP 85704
The 85704 housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization, characterized by a balanced inventory level and moderate price adjustments. While year-over-year price growth has cooled, the area remains attractive due to its established infrastructure and proximity to major Tucson employment hubs. Buyers are finding more negotiation power, as evidenced by the prevalence of price cuts and a normalized pace of sales.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees and established families who value proximity to the Catalina foothills, established suburban infrastructure, and a quieter residential environment compared to the urban core.
Median prices moved down 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 6.4% — 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 7.7%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 85704, Pima County AZ
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Tucson area are generally consistent with regional averages for a city of its size, with property crime remaining a primary focus for local law enforcement.
The area is served by the Amphitheater Public Schools district, which generally maintains a reputation for solid academic performance and diverse extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate risks related to extreme heat and occasional flash flooding during monsoon seasons, with standard insurance coverage typically addressing these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Tucson metropolitan area, which features a mix of aerospace, defense, and education sectors, alongside steady residential development in the northern corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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 exemption attaches automatically by operation of law without requiring a recorded declaration. Per A.R.S. State (Arizona) — Ad Valorem Property Taxation — Class 3 and Class 4 Residential Assessment: Imposes primary and secondary ad valorem taxes based on Limited Property Value (LPV). Formula: Net Assessed Value (NAV) = LPV × Assessment Ratio (10.0% for Class 3 owner-occupied under A.R.S. § 42-12003 and Class 4 residential rental under A.R.S. § 42-12004).
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major corridors like Oracle Road providing direct access to downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona area.
The area offers proximity to the Catalina State Park and various local golf courses, with significant shopping and dining options concentrated along the Oracle Road commercial corridor.
The rental market has seen a cooling trend with a significant year-over-year decrease in asking rents, reflecting increased supply and a shift in tenant demand.
The local economy is anchored by the University of Arizona, Raytheon, and a growing cluster of healthcare and technology employers in the Tucson metro area.
The area is primarily served by the Sun Tran bus system, with major highway access provided by Oracle Road and proximity to I-10 for regional travel.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the modernization of existing commercial centers along the Oracle Road corridor.
The Pima County Assessor determines property values annually based on market sales data and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Amphitheater Unified School District and Pima Community College District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and monsoon-related flood risks, with standard market availability.
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.
Large state park offering hiking, camping, and equestrian trails at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Major retail and dining hub serving the northern Tucson area.
Public golf course offering scenic views and extensive facilities.
No county-record distress flags across 2 researched properties on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 13.1% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $459,500 was independently re-read and corroborated by 3 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.