Is Gilbert, AZ 85296 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gilbert is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 11% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 34% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #65 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
The Gilbert housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Gilbert, AZ 85296 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 175 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $581,748. Overall, Gilbert is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Maricopa County, homes here sell faster than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Gilbert ranks #65 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wickenburg 85390 (0% sold over asking) or Carefree 85377 (0% sold over asking), while Arlington 85322 (33% sold over asking) and Tolleson 85353 (32% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Gilbert real estate
Is Gilbert a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Gilbert, AZ 85296 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 Gilbert?
The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gilbert sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gilbert?
About 0.44% of a home’s value a year in Maricopa County, or roughly $1,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gilbert?
The median sale price was $581,748 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $284 per square foot.
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