The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85715 sells for about $460,931, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 85715 — Tucson
The 85715 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by limited inventory and high demand for established neighborhoods. While sales volume has cooled compared to previous years, the area maintains strong appeal for long-term residents and retirees. Market conditions are currently balanced, reflecting broader Tucson trends of steady growth and affordability relative to national averages.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees, established families, and university-affiliated professionals who value proximity to the Catalina Foothills and outdoor recreation. It is less ideal for those seeking high-density urban walkability or new-construction master-planned communities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 3.8% · poverty 7.6% — 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 7.6%/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 6.8%/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 85715, 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 85715 area are generally lower than the Tucson city-wide average, with property crime being the primary concern. The area is considered relatively stable compared to more urbanized central Tucson districts.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the Tucson Unified School District, with performance ratings varying significantly by campus. Several local schools maintain strong community engagement and average academic proficiency scores.
The area faces moderate risks related to extreme heat and occasional flash flooding during monsoon season. Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the high cost of roof replacements due to storm damage.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Tanque Verde corridor and major employers in the Tucson medical and aerospace sectors. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining existing arterial roads rather than large-scale new construction.
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 Tanque Verde Road or Speedway Boulevard toward the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson employment hubs. Average commute times are approximately 22 minutes.
The area features extensive access to the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and the Tanque Verde Wash for hiking and cycling. Shopping and dining are concentrated along the Tanque Verde Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from university students and retirees, with moderate vacancy pressure. Short-term rental activity is present but regulated by city-wide ordinances.
The economy is anchored by the University of Arizona, regional healthcare systems, and the aerospace/defense industry in the greater Tucson area. The local mix includes significant retail and service-sector employment.
Development is primarily limited to infill projects and renovations of existing residential stock due to the built-out nature of the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Pima County property tax levies and Tucson Unified School District assessments.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional wildfire exposure and the frequency of severe weather events in Southern Arizona.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes database.
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 Tucson4.417.3 mi
- Wild Katz - Children's Adventure Playground4.73.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Tucson4.28.2 mi
- Jumping Cholla Trampoline Park4.58.4 mi
- Trail Dust Town4.60.9 mi
- Tucson Convention Center4.48.3 mi
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort4.65.3 mi
- Kino Sports Complex4.57.8 mi
- Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort4.66 mi
- Culinary Dropout4.35.7 mi
- Rincon Mountain Visitor Center4.77.7 mi
- Pima Air & Space Museum4.87.9 mi
- Reid Park Zoo4.75.7 mi
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area4.84.5 mi
- Tucson Botanical Gardens4.74.2 mi
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum4.819.3 mi
- Pima Air & Space Museum4.87.9 mi
- San Xavier del Bac Mission4.814.1 mi
- Tohono Chul Sonoran Botanic Gardens & Arboretum4.710.4 mi
- Children's Museum Tucson4.78 mi
- Rincon Mountain Visitor Center4.77.7 mi
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area4.84.5 mi
- Tucson Botanical Gardens4.74.2 mi
- Tohono Chul Sonoran Botanic Gardens & Arboretum4.710.4 mi
- Agua Caliente Regional Park4.86.6 mi
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort4.65.3 mi
- La Paloma Country Club4.66.4 mi
- Randolph Dell Urich Golf Course4.25 mi
- Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge4.64.9 mi
- Arizona National Golf Club4.44.7 mi
- Tucson Mall4.48.4 mi
- Park Place Mall4.42.7 mi
- La Encantada4.67.4 mi
- Lee Lee International Supermarkets4.611.3 mi
- Safeway4.26.5 mi
- Tucson International Airport4.511.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction for hiking and nature viewing.
Primary retail hub serving the local community.
Historic park featuring ponds and walking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Governs Sunflower
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