The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85208 sells for about $342,500, or $223 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,631 a month.
ZIP 85208 — Mesa
The 85208 housing market remains stable with high owner-occupancy rates and steady year-over-year price growth. Market conditions are driven by a consistent demand for established, tranquil residential areas in Mesa, though inventory remains constrained.
This ZIP fits retirees and families seeking a tranquil, established environment with affordable housing options compared to the broader Phoenix metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% 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 5.5% · poverty 9.2% — 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 8.5%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 85208, Maricopa County AZ
The area is served by Mesa Public Schools, with educational opportunities accessible through local primary schools.
The area features a mix of single-family and mobile home communities with proximity to the Red Mountain Freeway supporting regional access.
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.
Proximity to the Red Mountain Freeway provides efficient access to the broader Mesa and Phoenix employment corridors.
The area offers access to over 50 restaurants and cafes, with a tranquil environment suitable for those seeking calm surroundings.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of housing types, including mobile home parks and single-family rentals, with a median rent of $1,631.
The local economy is supported by a mix of residential services and proximity to the broader Mesa employment base.
The area is primarily car-dependent with access to the Red Mountain Freeway for regional commuting.
Maricopa County Assessor manages property valuations for the area.
Parcels are subject to Mesa Public Schools district taxes and Maricopa County special district levies.
Data retrieved from ZipCodeDex and Census ACS 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.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Arizona4.217.9 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.319.5 mi
- Salt River Tubing4.710.1 mi
- Pecan Lake Entertainment4.212.4 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Chandler4.313 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.818.5 mi
- Casino Arizona4.115 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.319.5 mi
- We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort4.212.9 mi
- Topgolf Scottsdale4.517.1 mi
- Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc.4.69.1 mi
- Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch4.86.3 mi
- Queen Creek Olive Mill4.612.7 mi
- Arizona Museum of Natural History4.711.6 mi
- Mesa Arts Center4.711.4 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.818.5 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.718.4 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.819.2 mi
- Taliesin West4.618.8 mi
- Arizona Museum of Natural History4.711.6 mi
- Lost Dutchman State Park4.79.8 mi
- Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch4.86.3 mi
- Gilbert Regional Park4.811.1 mi
- Frontier Family Park4.69.4 mi
- Phon D Sutton Recreation Area4.710.2 mi
- Topgolf Gilbert4.58.3 mi
- Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort4.15.1 mi
- Longbow Golf Club4.56.7 mi
- Las Sendas Golf Club4.46.5 mi
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort & Spa4.511.1 mi
- SanTan Village4.58.8 mi
- Mesa Market Place4.42.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.612.1 mi
- Superstition Springs Center4.33.3 mi
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4.321.9 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport4.46.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major corridor providing regional connectivity.
Over 50 restaurants and cafes located within the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.