28856 N 165th Pl · Scottsdale, AZ
Flood risk 6/10 · Moderate
- FEMA flood zone
- AE
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.7%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $1,737 – $8,500
Fire risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $610 – $1,132
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 111°F)
- 6 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 5 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +20.1/30.0
- ARV discount +9.7/15.0
- DSCR +6.4/10.0
- Schools +5.0/10.0
- 1% rule +4.0/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Condition / age +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$529,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks
Beautiful Santa Fe-style home on a HUGE 1-acre lot with MOUNTAIN VIEWS, ready to move in! Offering 4 beds, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage w/ extended driveway. The inviting interior boasts tons of natural light, a neutral palette, recessed lighting, tall ceilings, and wood-look tile flooring t/out. Designed for everyday living & entertaining, the seamlessly flowing open layout is sure to impress! The spotless kitchen boasts SS appliances, quartz counters, white shaker cabinets w/ crown molding, and an island w/ breakfast bar. Large main bedroom has a walk-in closet and an ensuite w/ dual quartz vanity. EXPANSIVE BACKYARD!
Key facts
- 1 acre lot
- 2 garage spots
- Built 2023
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $529k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $227 ($3k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $474k (10.3% below list).
- Recommended offer: $474k (10.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 7.8% vs local median 2.5% in Scottsdale — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 80/100 on livability (#4 in AZ, #1,756 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: health & safety C-, cost of living F.
- Cave Creek Unified District (4244) (urban): math 57% / reading 59% proficiency, ranked #13 of 249 in AZ (top 5%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 8% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
- Zoned schools: Desert Sun Academy (math 52% / reading 57%, grade C, #208 of 1,109 statewide, top 19%, 322 students, 14% FRL); Sonoran Trails Middle School (math 48% / reading 50%, grade C-, #31 of 218 statewide, top 14%, 761 students, 7% FRL); Cactus Shadows High School (math 49% / reading 46%, grade D, #48 of 381 statewide, top 13%, 1,588 students, 6% FRL) — zoned schools at 9% FRL track the district average.
- Market conditions: 667 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; high-income renter base; 36,011 units permitted in Maricopa County in 2024 (12,801 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($178k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $16k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Maricopa County population projected at +38% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 92 days — a 9% lower offer ($481k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 2 sale attempts since 2y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $31k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
- Current owner paid $75k; list at $529k implies a 605% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
- Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 6→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 92 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 10% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.90% ✗
- Cap rate
- 7.78%
- Cash-on-cash
- 5.30%
- DSCR
- 1.24
- GRM
- 9.3
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $556,701
- List price
- $529,000
- Delta
- -4.98%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16314 E Bobwhite Way | 0.39mi | 4/2.0 | 1,832 (+2%) | 10mo | $565,000 | $308 | 70 |
| 16302 E Bobwhite Way | 0.42mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,637 (-9%) | 12mo | $540,000 | $330 | 51 |
| 16345 E Morning Vista Ln | 0.39mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,637 (-9%) | 23mo | $550,000 | $336 | 43 |
| 17045 E Bobwhite Way | 0.74mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,859 (+4%) | 19mo | $499,900 | $269 | 39 |
| 16323 E Lone Tree Trl | 0.71mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,858 (+4%) | 22mo | $497,300 | $268 | 38 |
| 17009 E Bobwhite Way | 0.65mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,639 (-9%) | 18mo | $480,000 | $293 | 35 |
| 16206 E Dixileta Dr | 0.74mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,575 (-12%) | 9mo | $525,000 | $333 | 32 |
| 17028 E Balancing Rock Rd | 0.68mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,644 (-8%) | 21mo | $545,000 | $332 | 32 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -13.4%
- Equity multiple
- 0.52×
- Total profit
- $-71,262
- Equity at exit
- $78,876
- IRR
- -4.5%
- Equity multiple
- 0.71×
- Total profit
- $-43,467
- Equity at exit
- $45,738
Cash invested: $148,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
- State Arizona
- 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 5 active · 1 under contract
- Months of supply
- 10.0 mo (10%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $584,900 ($324/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 15 d
- This list price
- 40% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- -4.2% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 85262
- Home prices YoY
- -12.2%
- Active inventory
- 667
- Price-to-rent
- 9.3×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $4,744 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,774
- Tax from tax record
- −$100 /mo · $1,194/yr
- Insurance
- −$220
- Flood insurance flood zone
- −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$996
- Net cashflow
- $227
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $527 | -5% $377 | +0% $227 | +5% $77 | +10% $-72 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-148 | -5% $40 | +0% $227 | +5% $415 | +10% $602 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $494 | -0.5pp $362 | base $227 | +0.5pp $90 | +1.0pp $-49 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $132,250
- Closing costs
- $15,870
- Club membership (one-time)
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- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 1 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16607 E Desert Vista Trl Scottsdale, AZ | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1463 | $3,995 | $2.73 | 13d | 1 | 0.32mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- HOA & community
- No association fees
Exterior
- Parking
- 2 covered parking spaces2 open parking spacesRV access/parkingGarage door openerDirect garage access2-car garage
- Utilities
- Septic tankWater hauled
- Home design
- Single-family residenceFee simple ownership
- Construction
- Stucco and painted wood-frame constructionFoam roof
- Exterior features
- Front and back dirt yard areasNo fencing
Interior
- Kitchen
- Built-in microwaveRefrigeratorDishwasherGarbage disposalKitchen islandBreakfast barDouble vanity in master bath
- Bedrooms
- Up to 4 bedrooms
- Flooring
- Tile flooring
- Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- Heating & cooling
- Central air conditioningEvaporative coolingHeating present
- Interior features
- High-speed internet availableDouble vanity in bathroomBreakfast bar9+ foot flat ceilingsNo interior stepsKitchen island3/4 bath in master bedroomDual-pane windows
- Laundry & utility
- Indoor laundryWasher/dryer hookups only
Listing history 50 events
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2026-08-08days on market $529,000 Active 92 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $529,000 Active 90 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $529,000 Active 89 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $529,000 Active 88 DOM
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2026-08-03days on market $529,000 Active 87 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $529,000 Active 84 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $529,000 Active 83 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $529,000 Active 82 DOM
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2026-07-28days on market $529,000 Active 81 DOM
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2026-07-26days on market $529,000 Active 79 DOM
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2026-07-24days on market $529,000 Active 77 DOM
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2026-07-23days on market $529,000 Active 76 DOM
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2026-07-22days on market $529,000 Active 75 DOM
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2026-07-21days on market $529,000 Active 74 DOM
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2026-07-20days on market $529,000 Active 73 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $529,000 Active 71 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $529,000 Active 70 DOM
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2026-07-16days on market $529,000 Active 69 DOM
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2026-07-15days on market $529,000 Active 68 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $529,000 Active 67 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $529,000 Active 66 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $529,000 Active 65 DOM
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2026-07-11days on market $529,000 Active 64 DOM
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2026-07-10days on market $529,000 Active 63 DOM
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2026-07-09days on market $529,000 Active 62 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $529,000 Active 60 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $529,000 Active 59 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $529,000 Active 58 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $529,000 Active 57 DOM
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2026-07-03days on market $529,000 Active 56 DOM
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2026-07-02days on market $529,000 Active 55 DOM
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2026-07-01days on market $529,000 Active 54 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $529,000 Active 53 DOM
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2026-06-29days on market $529,000 Active 52 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $529,000 Active 51 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $529,000 Active 50 DOM
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2026-06-26days on market $529,000 Active 49 DOM
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2026-06-24days on market $529,000 Active 47 DOM
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2026-06-22pricedays on market $529,000 Active 45 DOM
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2026-06-21days on market $545,000 Active 44 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $545,000 Active 41 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $545,000 Active 40 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $545,000 Active 39 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $545,000 Active 38 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $545,000 Active 36 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $545,000 Active 35 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $545,000 Active 32 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $545,000 Active 31 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $545,000 Active 30 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $545,000 Active 27 DOM
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast AZ · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $1,194 · $100/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $3,491 · $291/mo
- Expected delta
- +$2,297/yr (+$191/mo · 192.3%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone AE · 70% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 6/10 Major
- Heat 8/10 Severe 6 d/yr ≥111°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $56,929
- − Mortgage interest
- −$29,632
- − Property taxes
- −$1,194
- − Insurance
- −$7,764
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$4,554
- − Management
- −$4,554
- − Depreciation
- −$15,389
- Taxable loss
- −$6,159
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,478
- After-tax cash flow
- $4,205/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos
This Santa Fe-style home on a 1-acre lot with mountain views is move-in ready with modern finishes and a spacious layout. It offers a good condition score and minimal repairs needed.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
- Both Painting exterior and interior walls — refreshes the home's appearance and adds value ↑
- Both Landscaping and irrigation system — enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
- NCES district ID
- 0400001
- Math proficiency
- 57% ▼ -9.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 59% ▼ -8.00%
- Median HH income
- $102,788
- Composite
- 54.46/100
- National rank
- #1351
- State rank
- #13 of 249 in AZ
Livability — Scottsdale
- Score
- 80/100
- State rank
- #4
- US rank
- #1756
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- County
- Maricopa County · 4,979,203 people
- City population
- 290,846
- Metro
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Population (ZIP)
- 14,329
- Household income
- $177,790
- Rent vs Own
Population outlook (Maricopa County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 4,979,203 people
- By 2030
- 5,378,229 · +8.0%
- By 2040
- 6,156,598 · +23.6%
- By 2050
- 6,872,376 · +38.0%
- By 2075
- 8,401,270 · +68.7%
- By 2100
- 9,247,439 · +85.7%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (89%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 89% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 6% Black 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 2%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 5% Portuguese 4% Lithuanian 3%
- Foreign-born
- 9% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 92% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 2% Other Asian/Pacific 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Maricopa
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 47.7% · R 51.2% · Other 1.1%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +7.1pp toward D · 2008: -10.6pp · 2024: -3.5pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+3.5 2020: D+2.2 2016: R+3.5 2012: R+12.0 2008: R+10.6
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -39.65%
- Current HPI
- 286.3814
- Rent YoY
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- Metro
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 4.54%
- F500 in state
- 20
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AZ)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 2 | $13B |
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| Mining / Metals | 1 | $23B |
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| Environmental Services | 1 | $16B |
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| Metals / Steel | 1 | $14B |
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| Technology Distribution | 1 | $9B |
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| Homebuilding | 1 | $8B |
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Price history
+626.7% since first listed5 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-22 Price Changed $545,000 ARMLS
- 2026-05-08 Listed $560,000 ARMLS
- 2024-10-19 Listing Removed — ARMLS
- 2024-04-08 Listed $614,900 ARMLS
- 2021-05-03 Sold (Public Records) $75,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+68.7%/yrLatest (2025): $1,194 · +0.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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