The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85739 sells for about $416,700, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,865 a month.
ZIP 85739
The 85739 housing market remains stable, characterized by a high share of owner-occupancy and a demographic skew toward retirees. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated compared to the rapid appreciation seen in previous years, reflecting a cooling trend in the broader Tucson market.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees and older adults seeking a quiet, scenic environment, as well as families looking for larger homes with access to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 5.3% — 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 4.3%/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 3.8%/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 85739, 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 generally low compared to the broader Tucson metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Catalina Foothills and Amphitheater districts, which are generally well-regarded for academic performance.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk due to its proximity to the Santa Catalina Mountains and desert interface, with standard flood risks in low-lying washes.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of the Tucson tech corridor and healthcare sectors, though development in this specific ZIP is constrained by topography.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-40 minutes to reach major employment hubs in downtown Tucson or the tech corridors.
The area offers extensive access to hiking and biking trails in the Santa Catalina Mountains, with proximity to golf courses and local shopping centers in Oro Valley.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of long-term residential leases and seasonal vacation rentals, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the University of Arizona, Raytheon, and a growing cluster of aerospace and bioscience firms in the Tucson metro area.
Public transit is limited; the area relies heavily on highway corridors like Oracle Road for access to the broader Tucson region.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial expansion along the Oracle Road corridor.
Pima County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels are subject to various school district taxes and potential fire district assessments.
Insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and wind exposure, consistent with broader Arizona trends.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
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.
- Elevate Trampoline Park4.519.8 mi
- Biosphere 24.511.7 mi
- 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo4.86.6 mi
- Biosphere 24.511.7 mi
- Steam Pump Ranch4.718.7 mi
- Tom Mix Memorial4.514.9 mi
- SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club4.37.9 mi
- SaddleBrooke One4.512.5 mi
- SaddleBrooke Active Retirement Community4.711.6 mi
- ORO Ford4.712.5 mi
- Dollar General4.212.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering extensive hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Major retail and dining hub serving the northern Tucson area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.