The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85741 sells for about $325,000, or $237 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,586 a month.
ZIP 85741
The 85741 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization with a slight year-over-year decline in median sale prices. Inventory remains relatively tight, contributing to a somewhat competitive environment for buyers despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is well-suited for families, commuters, and single professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to Tucson's amenities and employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 8.3% — 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 8.0%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 85741, 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.
Schools in the area are generally considered average, with performance metrics varying by specific school within the district.
The area faces typical desert climate risks, including extreme heat and occasional flash flooding during monsoon seasons.
The area benefits from its proximity to major Tucson employment hubs and ongoing residential development in the Northwest Tucson corridor.
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 I-10 or Oracle Road to reach downtown Tucson and major employment centers, with average commute times reflecting typical suburban traffic patterns.
The area features access to local parks, proximity to the Santa Catalina Mountains for hiking, and various shopping centers along the Oracle Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from single adults and small families, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term and some short-term rental activity.
The local economy is driven by education, healthcare, and government sectors, anchored by the University of Arizona and major regional employers in Tucson.
The area is served by major arterial roads like Oracle Road and is connected to the broader Tucson transit network.
Ongoing residential infill and commercial redevelopment projects are common along the major transit corridors in the Northwest Tucson area.
Pima County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels are subject to Pima County, City of Tucson, and local school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to Southern Arizona.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
Large community park with lake and sports facilities.
Major regional shopping destination serving the area.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 19.7% 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 $325,000 was independently re-read and corroborated by 3 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.