The Tempe housing market, measured.
Every number on this page comes from recorded sales, not sentiment.
Neither side holds a big edge right now. Pricing discipline decides the outcome. Price per square foot is up 2% versus a year ago.
240 closed single-family sales in Tempe, June to August 2026. ARMLS data.
What sold in Tempe in the last three months
Out of 240 closed sales, June to August 2026. Median 2.0 bathrooms.
Twenty-six years of Tempe prices
Median sold price per square foot by month, 3-month smoothed, versus the metro Phoenix median (Maricopa County). ARMLS single-family sales.
Tempe by ZIP code
Every Tempe ZIP with a report of its own: how that pocket compares to the rest of the city, its own price history, and what is selling there now. Last 12 months of sales.
| ZIP | Sales (12 mo) | Median | $/sqft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85282 | 323 | $507K | $294 | 85282 report |
| 85283 | 262 | $540K | $297 | 85283 report |
| 85284 | 196 | $706K | $306 | 85284 report |
| 85281 | 122 | $480K | $336 | 85281 report |
| 85288 | 67 | $515K | $344 | 85288 report |
Common questions about the Tempe market
What is the median home price in Tempe, Arizona?
The median sold price in Tempe is $528K, about $309 per square foot, based on 240 closed single-family sales in June to August 2026 (ARMLS).
Is Tempe a buyer's or seller's market?
In June to August 2026, Tempe homes took a median 43 days to sell, closed at 98.3% of list price, and 15% went over asking.
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West USA RealtyMarket Data by Clifford Wong, West USA Realty · v1.1 · Data through August 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026
Clifford Wong is licensed to sell real estate in Arizona by the Arizona Department of Real Estate · West USA Realty · AZ License SA699206000 · Equal Housing Opportunity
Source: ARMLS sold records, Jan 2000 to August 2026. Analysis window June to August 2026. Statistics reflect recorded single-family sales for the Tempe MLS city code and may lag the market by up to one month. Not an appraisal and not investment advice. Clifford Wong, West USA Realty. Generated September 2026.