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East Shea

FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 85268

East Shea

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ real estate market (85268) currently shows 367 active listings, with 82 pending sales. Homes are averaging 59 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 60 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 11.4% year-over-year, from $858,475 to $761,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 23,904  ·  Density: 450.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $100,566

Typical home value: $521,804  ·  Homeownership: 85.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
367
⇧ 19.5% vs 307 last year
Pending
82
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$761,000
⇩ 11.4% vs $858,475 last year
Average Price
$1,219,169
⇩ 1% vs $1,231,735 last year
Days on Market
59
⇧ 20.4% vs 49 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$356
⇩ 5.1% vs $375/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,179 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 367 this year vs 307 last year
  • Days on market: 59 now vs 49 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $761,000 (-11.4% YoY)
  • Average: $1,219,169 (-1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 15.8 miles — 2,649 listings ($5,857,059,574 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
85268Fountain Hills, AZ 852680.0 mi339$403,226,940$760,000$1,189,460
85255Scottsdale, AZ 852556.9 mi613$1,988,209,104$1,806,000$3,243,408
85258Scottsdale, AZ 852589.3 mi234$286,861,302$984,000$1,225,903
85213Mesa, AZ 8521311.2 mi94$65,955,758$583,963$701,657
85203Mesa, AZ 8520311.5 mi69$42,653,799$525,000$618,171
85207Mesa, AZ 8520712.2 mi223$191,971,334$675,000$860,858
85054Phoenix, AZ 8505412.8 mi96$72,883,680$586,250$759,205
85253Paradise Valley, AZ 8525313.3 mi296$1,995,077,888$5,500,000$6,740,128
85257Scottsdale, AZ 8525714.1 mi192$112,714,368$640,000$587,054
85204Mesa, AZ 8520414.8 mi81$34,968,996$415,000$431,716
85264Fort Mcdowell, AZ 8526415.1 mi6$30,040,002$2,570,000$5,006,667
85208Mesa, AZ 8520815.4 mi121$47,699,773$380,000$394,213
85018Phoenix, AZ 8501815.8 mi285$584,796,630$1,150,000$2,051,918

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268?

As of February 2026, there are 367 active listings in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ (zip code 85268), compared to 307 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268?

The median listing price in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268 is $761,000 as of February 2026, a 11.4% decrease from $858,475 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ?

Homes in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268 spend an average of 59 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 49 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 60 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268 save an estimated $15,220 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $761,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.