Is Prescott, AZ 86305 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Prescott is a balanced market. With about 4.7 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score24/ 100

More competitive than 18% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #146 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 supply4.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market65Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$323▼ −4.3% vs. last year

The Prescott housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Prescott, AZ 86305 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 4.7 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 172 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (9% then), homes sold faster (70 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $684,704. Overall, Prescott is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Yavapai County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Prescott ranks #146 of 231 AZ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Crown King 86343 (0% sold over asking) or Seligman 86337 (0% sold over asking), while Black Canyon City 85324 (25% sold over asking) and Rimrock 86335 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Black Canyon City 85324Buyer’s market $256 /sq ftCamp Verde 86322Buyer’s market $272 /sq ftChino Valley 86323Balanced $277 /sq ftClarkdale 86324Balanced $280 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Prescott real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4.7 months of supply in Prescott, AZ 86305 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 Prescott?

The typical home went under contract in 65 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Prescott sell over asking?

9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Prescott?

About 0.41% of a home’s value a year in Yavapai County, or roughly $1,640 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Prescott?

The median sale price was $684,704 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $323 per square foot.

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