ZIP 85251 · Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ

Monthly housing intelligence for ZIP 85251, Scottsdale, AZ. As of the latest 2026 data.

Very Weak

Median Listing

$492,000
-24.2% YoY

Active Listings

355
+30.5% YoY

Days on Market

82
-14.6% YoY

Price Reduced

26.1%
+6.3% YoY

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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.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$492K+0.7% MoM

Active Inventory

355+30.5% YoY

Days on Market

82-14.6% YoY

Sold Score™

18-18.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 5 months

18
Apr 26Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Dec 25Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Dec 25Feb 26Mar 26May 26Jun 26Aug 26

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

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
17%
Median Days on Market
82 days
Inventory YoY
+31%

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Recent history

MonthMedian priceActiveDOMPending ratio
August 2026$492,000355820.17
July 2026$488,500366790.17
June 2026$566,250401850.22
May 2026$600,000437790.23
April 2026$641,225476740.18
March 2026$646,125463650.22
February 2026$632,500451700.20
January 2026$619,000440930.19
December 2025$608,500408830.27
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