The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85172 sells for about $355,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 21.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 85172
The 85172 housing market is currently experiencing a correction, with median prices declining significantly year-over-year as inventory levels rise and sales volume remains low. High interest rates and a cooling regional economy are driving this shift, leading to a buyer-favorable environment compared to the previous year. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and days on market are based on current portal data, while some demographic figures are sourced from the most recent ACS estimates.
This ZIP fits buyers seeking rural privacy, large lot sizes, and agricultural-adjacent living, as well as commuters working in the Casa Grande industrial sector.
Median prices moved down 21.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 16.4% — 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 10.8%/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 9.5%/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 85172, Pinal County, AZ
Crime data for the rural Stanfield area is not determinable at the ZIP level, though it generally reflects low-density Pinal County trends.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Stanfield Elementary School District and Casa Grande Union High School District, with performance ratings generally reflecting rural district challenges.
The area is subject to extreme heat and occasional flash flooding common to the Sonoran Desert; wildfire risk is low due to sparse vegetation.
Growth is driven by agricultural operations and spillover demand from the expanding Maricopa and Casa Grande industrial corridors.
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 traveling to Casa Grande or the Phoenix metro area via AZ-84 and I-10.
Recreation is limited to rural open space and desert trails; major shopping and dining are located approximately 10-15 miles away in Casa Grande.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory, consisting mostly of single-family homes and manufactured housing.
The economy is anchored by large-scale agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing facilities located in the nearby Casa Grande industrial hub.
Transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state highways.
Development is focused on industrial and logistics expansion along the I-10 corridor, with minimal new residential subdivision activity.
Pinal County Assessor manages property valuations using a mass appraisal system based on market sales and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to Stanfield Elementary School District and Casa Grande Union High School District taxes.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and extreme heat exposure, though the area is not in a high-risk flood zone.
Arizona continues to see net positive domestic migration, though rural Pinal County growth is slower than the Phoenix core.
Arizona is a deed-of-trust state with non-judicial foreclosure processes, typically allowing for a trustee sale after a notice period.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) covering material facts about the property condition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- AK-Chin Circle Entertainment center4.29.3 mi
- Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Events Center4.39.4 mi
- Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona4.911.1 mi
- Copper Sky Regional Park4.79.8 mi
- AK-Chin Circle Entertainment center4.29.3 mi
- Dwarf Car Museum4.912.4 mi
- Villago Park4.510.1 mi
- Dwarf Car Museum4.912.4 mi
- Casa Grande Neon Sign Park4.510.8 mi
- The Museum of Casa Grande4.610.8 mi
- Copper Sky Regional Park4.79.8 mi
- Carr McNatt Park4.411.1 mi
- Dave White Regional Park4.59 mi
- Villago Park4.510.1 mi
- Fiesta Grande Resort4.312.8 mi
- The Duke at Rancho El Dorado4.111.2 mi
- Dave White Municipal Golf Course4.49 mi
- Fry's Marketplace4.211.3 mi
- Fry's Marketplace4.410.1 mi
- Fry's4.212.3 mi
- Safeway4.211.2 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.611.3 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport4.430.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park serving the immediate area.
Large protected area nearby offering hiking and desert recreation.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).