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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$1.10M

The median listing price in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85254 is $1,100,000 as of August 2026.

Median rent
$2,596/mo

The median market rent in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85254 is $2,596/month as of August 2026.

Days on market
66 days

The median days on market in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85254 is 66 days as of August 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
2.83%

At a median list price of $1,100,000 and a median rent of $2,596/month, the gross rental yield in Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85254 is 2.83% as of August 2026.

STR vs LTR
$3,741/mo STR · $2,596/mo LTR

In Scottsdale, AZ ZIP 85254, median Airbnb revenue is $3,741/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,596/month as of August 2026.

Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 85254

Report Date: August 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
309
Active Listings
145
Sold Properties
164

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$1,100,000
Median Sold Price
$1,092,500
Median Price per Sqft
$427/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
$2,596

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
0.36%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
66
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
flat
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 6.77% compared to 5.99% when typical loans in this market originated in January 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 market indicator, the median sold price of 1,092,500, shows transactions near asking expectations when compared to the median listing price of 1,100,000, which may indicate limited pricing gap between seller expectations and recent closings; stable price realization appears to be in effect.
  2. Liquidity appears moderate with slower turnover: the median days on market is 66, which suggests a more measured sales velocity and may indicate balanced negotiation dynamics between buyers and sellers.
  3. Supply context in the analyzed sample points to relatively constrained active supply versus sales activity in the dataset, which combined with a neutral market condition implies a median price per square foot of 427 remains a representative recent sale benchmark; neutral market temperature supports steady pricing.
  4. Financial headwinds are present: interest rate pressure is reported as elevated, and local mortgage pricing context shows 30-year fixed rates in-market at 6.77% versus 5.99% earlier in January 2026, which may weigh on buyer affordability and could slow higher-end demand; elevated interest rate pressure.

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

5957 E Aire Libre Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Top Sale

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

3 beds2.33 baths1,662 sqft
$71,490,000
Jun 1, 2026
$43,014/sqft
64 days on market
11440 N 66th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds2 baths2,375 sqft
$4,850,000
Jul 1, 2026
$2,042/sqft
119 days on market
6026 E Pershing Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

5 beds5.67 baths5,484 sqft
$3,850,000
Jul 1, 2026
$702/sqft
1 days on market
12435 N 61st Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds2 baths2,276 sqft
$1,175,000
Jun 1, 2026
$516/sqft
1 days on market
5901 E Presidio Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2.67 baths2,478 sqft
$950,000
Jun 1, 2026
$383/sqft
4950 E Aire Libre Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Market Benchmark

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

5 beds3.33 baths2,805 sqft
$950,000
May 1, 2026
$339/sqft
19 days on market
6448 E Voltaire Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds2.33 baths2,179 sqft
$929,500
Jul 1, 2026
$427/sqft
135 days on market
5225 E Hearn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds2.33 baths1,972 sqft
$380,000
Jun 1, 2026
$193/sqft
100 days on market

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

-$3,670/mo
85254 Avg Rent
85254 Cost to Own
Rent$2,596
Own$6,266

20% down, 6.66% rate, 0.4% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

85254 Avg nightly rate
85254 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$250/night
Occupancy263 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 8/4/2026

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