Is Tucson, AZ 85730 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Tucson is a balanced market. With about 5.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score42/ 100

More competitive than 42% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #24 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 supply5.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list26%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market66Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$203▼ −3.1% vs. last year

The Tucson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Tucson, AZ 85730 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 5.8 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 79 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold more slowly (63 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $299,870. Overall, Tucson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Pima County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Tucson ranks #24 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 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.

Nearby markets

Ajo 85321Buyer’s market $135 /sq ftAmado 85645Balanced $173 /sq ftArivaca 85601Seller’s market $196 /sq ftGreen Valley 85614Balanced $197 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Tucson real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 5.8 months of supply in Tucson, AZ 85730 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 Tucson?

The typical home went under contract in 66 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Tucson sell over asking?

26% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Tucson?

About 0.71% of a home’s value a year in Pima County, or roughly $2,840 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Tucson?

The median sale price was $299,870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $203 per square foot.

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