Is Surprise, AZ 85379 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Surprise is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 36% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #51 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 Surprise housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Surprise, AZ 85379 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 4.3 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 151 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (14% then), homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $438,810. Overall, Surprise is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Maricopa County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Surprise ranks #51 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.
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Questions about Surprise real estate
Is Surprise a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Surprise, AZ 85379 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 Surprise?
The typical home went under contract in 60 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Surprise sell over asking?
16% 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 Surprise?
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 Surprise?
The median sale price was $438,810 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $210 per square foot.
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