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 1% versus a year ago.
241 closed single-family sales in Tempe, May to July 2026. ARMLS data.
What sold in Tempe in the last three months
Out of 241 closed sales, May to July 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 | 300 | $505K | $295 | 85282 report |
| 85283 | 237 | $555K | $297 | 85283 report |
| 85284 | 190 | $706K | $307 | 85284 report |
| 85281 | 110 | $480K | $333 | 85281 report |
| 85288 | 60 | $516K | $334 | 85288 report |
Common questions about the Tempe market
What is the median home price in Tempe, Arizona?
The median sold price in Tempe is $540K, about $310 per square foot, based on 241 closed single-family sales in May to July 2026 (ARMLS).
Is Tempe a buyer's or seller's market?
In May to July 2026, Tempe homes took a median 43 days to sell, closed at 98.6% of list price, and 17% went over asking.
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CliffordSellsAZCliffordSellsAZ · v1.1 · Data through July 2026 · Updated August 1, 2026
Source: ARMLS sold records, Jan 2000 to July 2026. Analysis window May to July 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, CliffordSellsAZ. Generated August 2026.