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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$399K

The median listing price in Tucson, AZ ZIP 85742 is $399,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,746/mo

The median market rent in Tucson, AZ ZIP 85742 is $1,746/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
426 days

The median days on market in Tucson, AZ ZIP 85742 is 426 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
5.25%

At a median list price of $399,000 and a median rent of $1,746/month, the gross rental yield in Tucson, AZ ZIP 85742 is 5.25% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,662/mo STR · $1,746/mo LTR

In Tucson, AZ ZIP 85742, median Airbnb revenue is $1,662/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,746/month as of June 2026.

Tucson, AZ 85742 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 85742

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
190
Active Listings
89
Sold Properties
101

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$399,000
Median Sold Price
$404,000
Median Price per Sqft
$202/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
$1,746

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
0.78%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
426
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
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Tucson, AZ are averaging 6.63% as of June 2026, reflecting a period of relative stability compared to the broader rate fluctuations observed earlier in the year.

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


Key Findings

  1. $404,000 median sold price is the primary indicator of recent market value in ZIP 85742 and suggests that recent transactions are slightly below asking levels given the $399,000 median listing price, consistent with a market that appears balanced to slightly cool and stable in pricing.
  2. 426 median days on market signals materially slower sales velocity and may indicate increased time needed to transact; this longer absorption period suggests pricing friction and more negotiation room for buyers.
  3. $202 median price per square foot combined with a $1,746 median market rent indicates price-to-rent characteristics where rental demand remains strong; with rents trending up, this supports continued investor interest in cash-flowing units.
  4. 6.63% current 30-year fixed mortgage rate and elevated interest rate pressure point to higher borrowing costs that are likely constraining buyer purchasing power and contributing to the market's neutral-to-slightly-cool tone; elevated rates may prolong the current slower velocity.

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

2200 W Owl Head Pl, Oro Valley, AZ 85742
Top Sale

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

5 beds5 baths688 sqft
$1,642,500
Apr 1, 2026
$2,387/sqft/sqft
188 days on market
8452 N Nob Hill Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds3 baths2,588 sqft
$1,368,000
Apr 1, 2026
$529/sqft/sqft
115 days on market
10312 N Wild Creek Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85742
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds4 baths3,476 sqft
$1,208,000
Mar 1, 2026
$348/sqft/sqft
123 days on market
9828 N Pegasus Ave, Tucson, AZ 85742
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds3 baths2,349 sqft
$380,000
Apr 1, 2026
$162/sqft/sqft
240 days on market
4802 W Ferret Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds2 baths1,517 sqft
$380,000
Mar 1, 2026
$250/sqft/sqft
103 days on market
5782 W Cortaro Crossing Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds2 baths1,561 sqft
$380,000
Mar 1, 2026
$243/sqft/sqft
138 days on market
4960 W Cortaro Farms Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742
Value

Sold below market average

- beds2 baths1,560 sqft
$185,000
Mar 1, 2026
$119/sqft/sqft
2990 W Agena Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742
Value

Sold below market average

- beds2 baths1,020 sqft
$162,000
May 1, 2026
$159/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

-$683/mo
85742 Avg Rent
85742 Cost to Own
Rent$1,746
Own$2,429

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

85742 Avg nightly rate
85742 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$168/night
Occupancy120 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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