The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85714 sells for about $265,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.24% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 85714 — Tucson
The 85714 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by a decline in median list prices and longer days on market. While inventory remains tight, buyers are finding increased negotiating power as sellers adjust to a softening demand environment. The market remains one of the more affordable segments in Tucson, supported by steady demand from local workforce buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, budget-conscious families, and commuters who prioritize proximity to major highways and employment centers over luxury amenities. It offers one of the more accessible entry points into the Tucson housing market.
Median prices moved down 7.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% 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 6.2% · poverty 22.5% — 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 9.7%/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 6.3%/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 85714, 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 the area are reported to be higher than national averages, with localized concerns regarding property crime. Regional comparisons indicate that this ZIP experiences higher incident rates compared to more affluent suburban sectors of Tucson.
Schools serving the 85714 area generally receive lower performance ratings compared to the broader Tucson Unified School District average. Educational outcomes and test scores remain a primary focus for local improvement initiatives.
The area is subject to standard desert climate risks, including extreme heat and occasional flash flooding during monsoon seasons. Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the age of housing stock.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Tucson's industrial and logistics corridors near the airport. Development is characterized by infill projects and the maintenance of existing residential stock rather than large-scale new master-planned communities.
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 direct access to I-10 and I-19, providing efficient transit to downtown Tucson and major employment hubs near the airport. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership the primary mode of commuting.
The area features several local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of the Santa Cruz River greenway trails. Shopping and dining options are concentrated along major arterial roads like Ajo Way and 12th Avenue.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with vacancy rates remaining low. Investor activity is present, though the market is not currently seeing a significant influx of short-term rentals.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, manufacturing, and government services, with significant employment provided by the nearby Tucson International Airport and industrial parks.
The area is served by a grid-based road network with major access to I-10 and I-19, facilitating regional connectivity. Public transit is provided by Sun Tran bus routes.
Development is largely focused on the revitalization of existing residential neighborhoods and small-scale commercial infill along major corridors.
Pima County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Tucson Unified School District and Pima Community College District taxes.
Property insurance market is stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional climate risks including heat and wind damage.
Arizona continues to see positive net domestic migration, driven by affordability and job growth in the Sun Belt.
Arizona is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive residential disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 85714 profile.
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 Tucson4.411.6 mi
- Wild Katz - Children's Adventure Playground4.75.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Tucson4.21.3 mi
- Jumping Cholla Trampoline Park4.59.1 mi
- Trail Dust Town4.67.7 mi
- Tucson Convention Center4.44.1 mi
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort4.612.4 mi
- Kino Sports Complex4.50.7 mi
- Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort4.610 mi
- Culinary Dropout4.35.9 mi
- Pima Air & Space Museum4.84.8 mi
- Rincon Mountain Visitor Center4.712.1 mi
- Reid Park Zoo4.73.3 mi
- San Xavier del Bac Mission4.85.6 mi
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area4.812.4 mi
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum4.814.2 mi
- Pima Air & Space Museum4.84.8 mi
- San Xavier del Bac Mission4.85.6 mi
- Titan Missile Museum4.818.5 mi
- Tohono Chul Sonoran Botanic Gardens & Arboretum4.712.2 mi
- Rincon Mountain Visitor Center4.712.1 mi
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area4.812.4 mi
- Tucson Botanical Gardens4.76 mi
- Tohono Chul Sonoran Botanic Gardens & Arboretum4.712.2 mi
- Brandi Fenton Memorial Park4.67.5 mi
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort4.612.4 mi
- Topgolf Tucson4.513 mi
- La Paloma Country Club4.610.5 mi
- Randolph Dell Urich Golf Course4.23.8 mi
- Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge4.612.2 mi
- Tucson Mall4.48.7 mi
- Park Place Mall4.45.8 mi
- La Encantada4.611 mi
- Lee Lee International Supermarkets4.611.7 mi
- Safeway4.23.8 mi
- Tucson International Airport4.53.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large community park featuring sports fields and recreational facilities.
Provides extensive walking and cycling paths along the river corridor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Governs Sunflower
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