Is Tucson, AZ 85701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Tucson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Tucson, AZ 85701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 11.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (23% then), homes sold faster (74 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $450,805. Overall, Tucson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Pima County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Tucson ranks #61 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tucson 85736 (0% sold over asking) or Ajo 85321 (0% sold over asking), while Arivaca 85601 (50% sold over asking) and Amado 85645 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.