Is Maricopa, AZ 85138 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Maricopa is a balanced market. With about 4.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score24/ 100

More competitive than 19% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #141 of 231 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list8.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market81Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$178▼ −5.0% vs. last year

The Maricopa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Maricopa, AZ 85138 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 81 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 343 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold more slowly (75 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $344,851. Overall, Maricopa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Pinal County, homes here sell more slowly than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Maricopa ranks #141 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Eloy 85131 (2% sold over asking) or Oracle 85623 (3% sold over asking), while Stanfield 85172 (50% sold over asking) and Maricopa 85139 (26% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Apache Junction 85119Seller’s market $272 /sq ftApache Junction 85120Seller’s market $254 /sq ftArizona City 85123Seller’s market $178 /sq ftCasa Grande 85122Balanced $183 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Maricopa real estate

Is Maricopa a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.4 months of supply in Maricopa, AZ 85138 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Maricopa?

The typical home went under contract in 81 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Maricopa sell over asking?

8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Maricopa?

About 0.47% of a home’s value a year in Pinal County, or roughly $1,880 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Maricopa?

The median sale price was $344,851 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $178 per square foot.

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