Tucson, AZ 85739 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 85739
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The Tucson single-family home market is currently characterized by a median sold price of $496,000, reflecting a decrease in market value as the neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022. This decline indicates a cooling trend, likely influenced by elevated inventory levels and a neutral market temperature. The median days on market stands at 153 days, suggesting a slower sales velocity and potentially indicating pricing friction as buyers take more time to make decisions in this environment.

With elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity, the market appears to be balancing out, with sellers adjusting expectations in response to the median listing price of $489,950. The median price per square foot is reported at $228.82, which aligns with the overall market dynamics, suggesting a cautious approach from buyers amid current economic pressures, including elevated interest rates.

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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.

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Market Metrics

Note: 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.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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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.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Tucson, AZ, average around 5.88% to 6.13%, which is lower than the 6.87% average seen one year ago, presenting a potential refinancing advantage for recent borrowers.

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

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $496,000 reflects a decrease in market value, indicating potential pricing adjustments by sellers.

2. With 153 days on market, the sales velocity is slower, suggesting that buyers are taking more time to make purchasing decisions.

3. The median listing price of $489,950 shows a gap compared to sold prices, indicating potential pricing friction in the market.

4. Elevated inventory levels suggest excess supply relative to sales activity, contributing to a neutral market temperature.

5. Rental rates are experiencing a down trend year-over-year, which may impact overall demand in the housing market.

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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.