The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85259 sells for about $1,475,000, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 76 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,300 a month.
ZIP 85259 — Scottsdale
The 85259 housing market remains stable with high median prices driven by luxury demand and limited inventory. While days on market have increased slightly, the area continues to attract affluent buyers, maintaining a neutral market balance.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families, retirees, and luxury buyers seeking spacious homes, high-quality schools, and proximity to Scottsdale's premier amenities.
Median prices moved up 18.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 76 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — 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 9.5%/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 8.1%/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 85259, Maricopa County AZ
Crime rates in this area are generally low and considered safer than the regional average for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The area is served by highly-rated schools within the Scottsdale Unified School District, known for strong academic performance.
The area faces typical desert climate risks, including extreme heat and occasional flash flooding, with standard insurance coverage for these perils.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Scottsdale's corporate hubs and high-end retail, with steady demand for luxury residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Maricopa County based on the full cash value of the property, with rates determined by local school and municipal district levies.
Residents primarily commute by car, with convenient access to the Loop 101 freeway providing connections to major employment centers in Scottsdale and Phoenix.
The area features extensive access to desert hiking trails, proximity to McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and several high-end golf courses and shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of long-term luxury leases and seasonal demand, with relatively low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment hubs in nearby North Scottsdale.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with the Loop 101 serving as the primary arterial corridor for the region.
Development is largely focused on infill luxury residential projects and commercial upgrades along major thoroughfares.
The Maricopa County Assessor determines property values annually based on market data and physical property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, community college, and fire district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and heat-related risk factors common to the Sonoran Desert.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Arizona4.26.3 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.318 mi
- Salt River Tubing4.711.1 mi
- Castles N' Coasters4.318.6 mi
- Golfland Sunsplash4.214.2 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.812.3 mi
- Chase Field4.618.5 mi
- Mortgage Matchup Center4.618.7 mi
- Casino Arizona4.110.7 mi
- Phoenix Convention Center4.518.5 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.812.3 mi
- Casino Arizona4.110.7 mi
- OdySea Aquarium4.55.3 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Arizona4.26.3 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.712.6 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.812.3 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.712.6 mi
- Musical Instrument Museum4.911.7 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.88.2 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.718 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.812.3 mi
- Papago Park4.712.9 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.712.6 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.88.2 mi
- Butterfly Wonderland4.65.2 mi
- Topgolf Scottsdale4.55.7 mi
- TPC Scottsdale PGA4.77.3 mi
- We-Ko-Pa Golf Club4.66.2 mi
- TPC Scottsdale Champions Course4.57 mi
- Grayhawk Golf Club4.68.3 mi
- Scottsdale Fashion Square4.69.8 mi
- Tempe Marketplace4.612.4 mi
- Desert Ridge Marketplace4.611.7 mi
- Scottsdale Quarter4.67.7 mi
- Kierland Commons4.67.9 mi
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4.316.3 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport4.421.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hiking and mountain biking trails.
Premier desert-style golf course.
High-end open-air shopping and dining district.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.