Is Surprise, AZ 85387 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Surprise is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 12% 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 30% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #83 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, 12% of homes in Surprise, AZ 85387 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 96 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 474 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (87 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $444,808. Overall, Surprise is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Maricopa County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Surprise ranks #83 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 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.
Run the numbers for 85387
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 →Towns like Surprise nearby
Find towns like Surprise in other states →Where Surprise is
Loading map…
Questions about Surprise real estate
Is Surprise a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Surprise, AZ 85387 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 96 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Surprise sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% 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 $444,808 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $221 per square foot.
Local agents
See all agents in 85387 →No sponsored agents in 85387 yet. Are you an agent here? Put your name in front of local buyers.
More tools for 85387
Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology