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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$550K

The median listing price in Surprise, AZ ZIP 85388 is $549,900 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,200/mo

The median market rent in Surprise, AZ ZIP 85388 is $2,200/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
205 days

The median days on market in Surprise, AZ ZIP 85388 is 205 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
4.80%

At a median list price of $549,900 and a median rent of $2,200/month, the gross rental yield in Surprise, AZ ZIP 85388 is 4.80% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,891/mo STR · $2,200/mo LTR

In Surprise, AZ ZIP 85388, median Airbnb revenue is $1,891/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,200/month as of June 2026.

Surprise, AZ 85388 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 85388

Report Date: June 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
233
Active Listings
102
Sold Properties
131

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$549,900
Median Sold Price
$508,000
Median Price per Sqft
$214/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
$2,200

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
0.38%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
205
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
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in Surprise, AZ are 6.63% compared to the 6.03% average seen earlier in 2026, indicating that property owners who locked in rates earlier this year currently hold a more favorable position.

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


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary market signal is the median sold price: median sold price $508,000, which represents recent transaction-level market value and anchors local pricing expectations; neutral market temperature appears to be reflected in transaction outcomes.
  2. Liquidity shows slower sales velocity: median days on market of 205 suggests elongated listing lifecycles and slower sales velocity, which may indicate more time is required to convert listings to closed transactions under current conditions.
  3. There is noticeable pricing tension between asking and realized values: median listing price $549,900 sits above the median sold price, a pattern that suggests pricing friction where seller expectations exceed recent transaction prices.
  4. Macro and demand signals are mixed: price year-over-year trend: up while rent year-over-year trend: down, and interest rate dynamics are a headwind—property owners face elevated interest rate pressure as Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in Surprise, AZ are 6.63% compared to the 6.03% average seen earlier in 2026, which may moderate buyer urgency and purchase power.

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

11859 N Loma Linda St, Surprise, AZ 85388
Top Sale

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

3 beds4 baths3,479 sqft
$2,365,000
Mar 1, 2026
$680/sqft/sqft
1330 days on market
11829 N San Clemente St, Surprise, AZ 85388
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds4.33 baths3,377 sqft
$1,395,000
Mar 1, 2026
$413/sqft/sqft
1693 days on market
11344 N San Clemente St, Surprise, AZ 85388
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds4 baths3,743 sqft
$1,325,000
Apr 1, 2026
$354/sqft/sqft
135 days on market
17430 W Lundberg St, Surprise, AZ 85388
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds3 baths2,126 sqft
$445,000
Mar 1, 2026
$209/sqft/sqft
136 days on market
15140 N 174th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85388
Market Benchmark

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

- beds3.33 baths2,581 sqft
$444,400
Mar 1, 2026
$172/sqft/sqft
16333 N 171st Dr, Surprise, AZ 85388
Market Benchmark

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

5 beds3.33 baths2,839 sqft
$441,000
Apr 1, 2026
$155/sqft/sqft
2253 days on market
15809 N 165th Ln, Surprise, AZ 85388
Value

Sold below market average

- beds2.67 baths1,667 sqft
$280,500
Apr 1, 2026
$168/sqft/sqft
17514 W Boca Raton Rd, Surprise, AZ 85388
Value

Sold below market average

- beds2.67 baths2,136 sqft
$255,000
Apr 1, 2026
$119/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

-$686/mo
85388 Avg Rent
85388 Cost to Own
Rent$2,200
Own$2,886

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.4% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

85388 Avg nightly rate
85388 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$191/night
Occupancy123 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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