Housing Market Report for Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ. With 7.1 months of inventory across all segments, conditions currently favor buyers — more homes are available than active buyers, creating more room to negotiate on price and terms. Use the tables below to explore specific price ranges and property types in detail. [Last updated: September 21, 2026]

Seller's Market
Under 3 months

High demand, low inventory. Homes sell fast, often above asking price. Sellers hold leverage.

Balanced Market
3 – 6 months

Supply and demand are roughly equal. Prices are stable and negotiations are more equitable.

Buyer's Market
Over 6 months

More supply than demand. Buyers can negotiate, request concessions, and take their time.

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Houses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$2.5m – $2.75m

Absorption rate of 0.7, with 1.5 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$6m – $7m

With 18 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$3m – $3.5m

11 active listings with 10 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

With 6.9 months of inventory overall, buyers currently hold the advantage.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
1.1m-1.2m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.2m-1.3m 2 1 0.3 0 Seller's
1.3m-1.4m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.4m-1.5m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
1.5m-1.6m 2 2 0.2 6 Balanced
1.6m-1.7m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
1.7m-1.8m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
1.8m-1.9m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
1.9m-2m 2 2 0.2 6 Balanced
2m-2.25m 6 1 1 0 Seller's
2.25m-2.5m 5 4 2 0.1 7.5 Buyer's
2.5m-2.75m 2 8 0.7 1.5 Seller's
2.75m-3m 4 3 0.1 8 Buyer's
3m-3.5m 11 10 1 0.2 6.6 Buyer's
3.5m-4m 9 4 0.1 13.5 Buyer's
4m-4.5m 4 2 0.1 12 Buyer's
4.5m-5m 6 4 0.1 9 Buyer's
5m-6m 9 4 0.1 13.5 Buyer's
6m-7m 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
7m-8m 2 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
8m-9m 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
9m-10m 3 0
10m-11m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
12m-13m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
14m-15m 1 0
17m-18m 1 0

Townhouses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$2m – $2.25m

Absorption rate of 0.5, with 2 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$1.6m – $1.7m

With 12 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$2m – $2.25m

1 active listings with 3 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

Supply and demand are roughly in balance at 3.5 months of inventory.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
1.1m-1.2m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.2m-1.3m 2 0.3 0 Seller's
1.3m-1.4m 3 2 0.1 9 Buyer's
1.4m-1.5m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.6m-1.7m 2 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
1.7m-1.8m 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
1.8m-1.9m 3 0.5 0 Seller's
2m-2.25m 1 3 0.5 2 Seller's
2.25m-2.5m 2 0.3 0 Seller's
2.5m-2.75m 3 0
2.75m-3m 1 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
3m-3.5m 1 0.2 0 Seller's

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$850k – $900k

Absorption rate of 0.2, with 6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$2.75m – $3m

With 18 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$2.75m – $3m

3 active listings with 1 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

With 21 months of inventory overall, buyers currently hold the advantage.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
500k-550k 4 0
750k-800k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
850k-900k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
900k-950k 1 0
950k-1m 1 0
1.1m-1.2m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.2m-1.3m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
1.4m-1.5m 1 0
1.7m-1.8m 2 0
1.8m-1.9m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
2m-2.25m 2 0
2.75m-3m 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
6m-7m 1 0
9m-10m 3 0

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