The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85711 sells for about $325,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% 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 $1,650 a month.
ZIP 85711 — Tucson
The 85711 housing market remains stable with steady demand for entry-level and mid-range single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's central location and proximity to major employment hubs. Inventory remains tight, keeping the market competitive for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families seeking central access, and investors looking for stable rental demand in an established urban neighborhood.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 3.2 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 19.7% — 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 7.8%/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 7.7%/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 85711, 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 rates in 85711 are generally consistent with broader Tucson urban trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to regional averages.
Public schools serving the area are generally rated as average, with some institutions receiving higher marks for diversity and student support services.
The area faces standard desert climate risks, primarily extreme heat and occasional flash flooding during monsoon season; wildfire risk is low due to the urbanized landscape.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson, with steady demand for 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 benefit from a central location with relatively short commute times to major employment hubs like the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson via major arterial roads.
The ZIP features numerous local parks and is within short driving distance of major shopping centers, dining districts, and recreational trails in the Tucson foothills.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and workforce professionals, with moderate vacancy pressure and consistent rent growth.
The economy is anchored by the University of Arizona, healthcare systems, and government services, providing a stable employment base for the region.
The area is served by a grid-based road network and Sun Tran bus routes, providing connectivity to the broader Tucson metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on the revitalization of existing residential stock and selective infill projects.
Parcels are subject to Tucson Unified School District and Pima County Community College District taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional desert climate risks and standard urban fire protection ratings.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov for ZCTA 85711.
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.
- Old Tucson4.414.3 mi
- Wild Katz - Children's Adventure Playground4.71.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Tucson4.24.3 mi
- Jumping Cholla Trampoline Park4.57.7 mi
- Trail Dust Town4.63.2 mi
- Tucson Convention Center4.45.2 mi
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort4.68.3 mi
- Kino Sports Complex4.53.8 mi
- Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort4.66.9 mi
- Culinary Dropout4.34 mi
- Rincon Mountain Visitor Center4.79 mi
- Pima Air & Space Museum4.85 mi
- Reid Park Zoo4.72.1 mi
- San Xavier del Bac Mission4.810.1 mi
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area4.88.1 mi
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum4.816.7 mi
- Pima Air & Space Museum4.85 mi
- San Xavier del Bac Mission4.810.1 mi
- Tohono Chul Sonoran Botanic Gardens & Arboretum4.710.5 mi
- Children's Museum Tucson4.75 mi
- Rincon Mountain Visitor Center4.79 mi
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area4.88.1 mi
- Tucson Botanical Gardens4.73 mi
- Tohono Chul Sonoran Botanic Gardens & Arboretum4.710.5 mi
- Agua Caliente Regional Park4.810.3 mi
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort4.68.3 mi
- Topgolf Tucson4.512.7 mi
- La Paloma Country Club4.67.5 mi
- Randolph Dell Urich Golf Course4.21.5 mi
- Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge4.68 mi
- Tucson Mall4.47.5 mi
- Park Place Mall4.41.3 mi
- La Encantada4.68.3 mi
- Lee Lee International Supermarkets4.610.7 mi
- Safeway4.23.4 mi
- Tucson International Airport4.57.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major city park featuring a zoo, rose garden, and multiple sports facilities.
A large regional shopping center serving the eastern and central Tucson area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Governs Sunflower
90-day research cycle · governing documents remain with their official custodians — the association, its management portal or the county clerk's recording.