Is Tucson, AZ 85742 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Tucson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Tucson, AZ 85742 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 148 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold faster (66 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $417,819. Overall, Tucson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Pima County, homes here sell faster than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Tucson ranks #76 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 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.