85281 — Maricopa County, Arizona Market Snapshot
Housing market data for zip code 85281 in Maricopa County, Arizona. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.
Limited Sales Data
Only 4 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Maricopa County county page for broader data.
Market Sales Data
4 sales in 2026 (year to date)
Median Sale Price
$1,400,000
Days to Sell
68
Homes Sold
4
Inventory
8
Jumbo Loan Likely Needed
The median home in 85281 at $1,400,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $567,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.
Market Insights
Market Temperature
With homes sitting for 68 days on average, 85281 favors buyers. There may be opportunities to negotiate below asking price or request seller concessions for closing costs or rate buydowns.
Conforming Loan Feasibility
The median home in 85281 at $1,400,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $567,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.
Loan limits in 85281 are set at the county level.
2026 Loan Limits — Maricopa County
| Property Units | Conforming Limit | FHA Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Unit | $832,750 | $557,750 |
| 2 Units | $1,066,250 | $714,000 |
| 3 Units | $1,288,800 | $863,100 |
| 4 Units | $1,601,750 | $1,072,600 |
Affordability Snapshot — Zip 85281
To purchase the median home at $1,400,000 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $10,876.
Monthly Payment
$10,876
Income Required
$466,129
Principal & Interest
$8,626/mo
Down Payment (5%)
$70,000
Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,814
Jumbo loan required. Loan amount exceeds the $832,750 conforming limit for 85281.
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