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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$775K

The median listing price in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85250 is $775,000 as of July 2026.

Median rent
$2,575/mo

The median market rent in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85250 is $2,575/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
259 days

The median days on market in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85250 is 259 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
3.99%

At a median list price of $775,000 and a median rent of $2,575/month, the gross rental yield in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85250 is 3.99% as of July 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,954/mo STR · $2,575/mo LTR

In Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85250, median Airbnb revenue is $1,954/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,575/month as of July 2026.

Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 85250

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
180
Active Listings
98
Sold Properties
82

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$775,000
Median Sold Price
$714,000
Median Price per Sqft
$407/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,575

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.25%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
259
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
flat
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Scottsdale, AZ, are averaging 6.54%, which is 0.41% lower than the 6.95% average observed in this market earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator of recent transaction value is the median sold price 714,000, which, when compared to the median listing price 775,000, suggests sellers' asking expectations exceed recent realized sales and may indicate pricing friction between list and sale in Scottsdale 85250.
  2. The median sold price 714,000 combined with a median days on market 259 points to slower sales velocity; despite relatively constrained active supply, transactions are taking longer to close and sellers should expect extended marketing time.
  3. Market direction is supportive of pricing: the price year-over-year trend up indicates appreciation momentum, while the median price per square foot 407 and stable median market rent 2,575 together suggest continued price support for both SFR and condo segments.
  4. Interest-rate and financing conditions remain a headwind: current 30-year fixed mortgage rates 6.54% are described as elevated but are 0.41% lower than the 6.95% average earlier in 2026, so buyers may increasingly act as rates stabilize; sellers should factor ongoing elevated interest rate pressure into pricing and concession strategy.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

7433 E Cholla Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds4.33 baths4,671 sqft
$4,850,000
Jun 1, 2026
$1,038/sqft/sqft
7251 E Vista Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Premium

Sold above market average

6 beds5.33 baths4,423 sqft
$3,800,000
Apr 1, 2026
$859/sqft/sqft
5614 N 75th Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Premium

Sold above market average

6 beds6.67 baths5,046 sqft
$3,300,000
May 1, 2026
$654/sqft/sqft
959 days on market
7446 E Vista Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

4 beds2 baths2,487 sqft
$1,900,000
Jun 1, 2026
$764/sqft/sqft
29 days on market
7337 E Montebello Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2.67 baths2,242 sqft
$715,000
Jun 1, 2026
$319/sqft/sqft
6326 N 86th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,565 sqft
$670,530
Jun 1, 2026
$428/sqft/sqft
1274 days on market
8708 E Malcomb Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2.33 baths2,103 sqft
$670,000
Jun 1, 2026
$319/sqft/sqft
46 days on market
5142 N 79th Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds2.33 baths1,832 sqft
$325,000
Jun 1, 2026
$177/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$1,391/mo
85250 Avg Rent
85250 Cost to Own
Rent$2,575
Own$3,966

20% down, 6.49% rate, 0.3% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

85250 Avg nightly rate
85250 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$205/night
Occupancy232 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/10/2026

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