Is Tombstone, AZ 85638 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Tombstone is a buyer’s market. With about 13.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Tombstone housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Tombstone, AZ 85638 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 168 days and there were 13.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 8%, homes sold more slowly (76 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $314,364. Overall, Tombstone is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Cochise County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Sierra Vista 85635 (16% sold over asking) and Benson 85602 (13% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Benson 85602Seller’s market $164 /sq ftBisbee 85603Buyer’s market $208 /sq ftBowie 85605 — /sq ftCochise 85606Seller’s market $65 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Tombstone nearby
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Questions about Tombstone real estate
Is Tombstone a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 13.6 months of supply in Tombstone, AZ 85638 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 Tombstone?
The typical home went under contract in 168 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Tombstone sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Tombstone?
About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in Cochise County, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Tombstone?
The median sale price was $314,364 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $242 per square foot.
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