The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85140 sells for about $473,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 3 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 85140
The San Tan Valley housing market shows resilience with a year-over-year price increase of 4.3% and a very tight inventory of only 34 active listings. High demand relative to supply is keeping days on market extremely low at 3 days. While some figures like tax history are not determinable at the ZIP level, the overall market remains stable for family buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking newer, single-family housing options with more space than the urban core, while remaining within reach of Phoenix-area employment.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 3 days on market with 0.2 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 4.2% · poverty 7.5% — 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 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 85140, Pinal County AZ
The area is served by the Florence Unified School District, which generally maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The region is characterized by a desert climate with high summer temperatures and low annual rainfall, necessitating standard wildfire and heat-related precautions.
San Tan Valley is a rapidly growing residential community with significant development momentum driven by its proximity to the Phoenix metropolitan area and Queen Creek.
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 primarily commute by car toward employment hubs in Queen Creek, Mesa, and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area via major arterial roads.
The area features access to the San Tan Mountain Regional Park for hiking and outdoor activities, with local shopping and dining concentrated along major corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and commuters, with limited vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family home rentals.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employment centers in the Phoenix metro area, including Mesa and Chandler.
Ongoing residential development continues to expand the housing stock, with new subdivisions frequently approved in the surrounding Pinal County area.
Parcels are subject to Pinal County property taxes and may fall within the Florence Unified School District or other local utility and fire districts.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 85140 profiles.
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.
- Pecan Lake Entertainment4.26.5 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Chandler4.315.9 mi
- Golfland Sunsplash4.219.7 mi
- Jake's Unlimited417.1 mi
- FatCats Gilbert4.614.7 mi
- Pecan Lake Entertainment4.26.5 mi
- Topgolf Gilbert4.512.8 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Chandler4.315.9 mi
- Schnepf Farms4.33.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.917.8 mi
- Queen Creek Olive Mill4.63.6 mi
- Pecan Lake Entertainment4.26.5 mi
- Schnepf Farms4.33.8 mi
- Harkins Theatres SanTan Village4.612.5 mi
- Mansel Park4.87.2 mi
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument4.717.8 mi
- Falcon Field Airport4.317.9 mi
- Chandler Center for the Arts4.718.1 mi
- Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum4.817.9 mi
- Superstition Mountain - Lost Dutchman Museum4.713.4 mi
- Gilbert Regional Park4.811 mi
- Frontier Family Park4.64.2 mi
- Mansel Park4.87.2 mi
- San Tan Mountain Regional Park4.88.3 mi
- Desert Sky Park4.69.4 mi
- Topgolf Gilbert4.512.8 mi
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort & Spa4.59.1 mi
- Gold Canyon Golf Course4.59.1 mi
- Toka Sticks Golf Club49.4 mi
- Superstition Springs Golf Club3.812.6 mi
- SanTan Village4.512.6 mi
- Mesa Market Place4.49.6 mi
- Superstition Springs Center4.313 mi
- WinCo Foods4.612.6 mi
- WinCo Foods4.612.8 mi
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4.330.1 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport4.47.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering extensive hiking and equestrian trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2026) (within 12.5%).