ZIP 85251 · Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
Monthly housing intelligence for ZIP 85251, Scottsdale, AZ. As of the latest 2026 data.
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Market Analysis
What's moving ZIP 85251 right now.
The market currently exhibits Very Weak conditions, characterized by a low pending ratio of 0.17, a substantial year-over-year decline in the median listing price (-24.2%), and a notable increase in active listings (30.5% year-over-year).
The market is experiencing a significant downturn across key indicators. The pending ratio stands at 0.17, marking an 18.8% decrease over the past year, signaling reduced buyer activity relative to available inventory. Active listings have risen by 30.5% year-over-year to 355 units, further contributing to supply pressure. While new listings also increased by 25.0% year-over-year to 80, the pace of sales has not kept up. The median days on market has decreased by 14.6% year-over-year to 82 days, suggesting some properties are moving more quickly, but this does not offset broader weakening. Price reductions affect 26.1% of listings, a 6.3% increase from the prior year, indicating increasing seller concessions.
With a pending ratio of 0.17 and a considerable increase in active listings year-over-year, inventory pressure is elevated. This dynamic points to increased buyer optionality and greater price discipline required from sellers to attract offers. The notable year-over-year decline in median listing price (-24.2%) and median price per square foot (-10.2%) underscores a shift in negotiating leverage.
A significant spread exists between the average listing price ($943,251) and the median listing price ($492,000), highlighting a distinct luxury segment within the ZIP code. This top tier also experiences a median price per square foot of $370.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 5 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Additional Metrics
New listings
80
YoY +25.0%
Pending listings
60
Pending ratio 0.17 (pending ÷ active)
Active listings
360
Total − pending
Median $ / sqft
$370
YoY -10.2%
Median sqft
1,287
Average listing price
$943,251
YoY -12.4%
Total listings
420
Active + pending
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- Buyer Demand Index
- 17%
- Median Days on Market
- 82 days
- Inventory YoY
- +31%
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Recent history
| Month | Median price | Active | DOM | Pending ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $492,000 | 355 | 82 | 0.17 |
| July 2026 | $488,500 | 366 | 79 | 0.17 |
| June 2026 | $566,250 | 401 | 85 | 0.22 |
| May 2026 | $600,000 | 437 | 79 | 0.23 |
| April 2026 | $641,225 | 476 | 74 | 0.18 |
| March 2026 | $646,125 | 463 | 65 | 0.22 |
| February 2026 | $632,500 | 451 | 70 | 0.20 |
| January 2026 | $619,000 | 440 | 93 | 0.19 |
| December 2025 | $608,500 | 408 | 83 | 0.27 |
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