Is Waddell, AZ 85355 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Waddell is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score38/ 100

More competitive than 37% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #49 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 supply4.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list20.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market80Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$238▲ +0.0% vs. last year

The Waddell housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Waddell, AZ 85355 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 80 days and there were 4.5 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 149 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 27%, homes sold more slowly (69 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $532,923. Overall, Waddell is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Maricopa County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Waddell ranks #49 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 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.

Nearby markets

Aguila 85320 $167 /sq ftArlington 85322Buyer’s market $241 /sq ftAvondale 85323Balanced $219 /sq ftAvondale 85392Seller’s market $220 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Waddell real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Waddell, AZ 85355 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 Waddell?

The typical home went under contract in 80 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Waddell sell over asking?

21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Waddell?

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 Waddell?

The median sale price was $532,923 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $238 per square foot.

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