Is Tucson, AZ 85749 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Tucson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Tucson, AZ 85749 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 4.1 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 69 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold faster (80 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $704,695. Overall, Tucson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Pima County, homes here sell faster than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Tucson ranks #119 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 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.