The story of this market
The typical home in Apache Junction, Arizona sells for about $426,247, or $257 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 55 days to sell.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
AZ · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Apache Junction, Arizona
The Apache Junction housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median sale price of $426,247 as of June 2026. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains active with 70 closed sales in the most recent month and a 3.3-month supply of inventory. Growth is being driven by significant land annexations and the city's role as an affordable gateway to the Phoenix metro area.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Apache Junction yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 7.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 53.55% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major mountain range providing the backdrop for the city and extensive hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Apache Junction appeals to family buyers and retirees seeking a balance between rural, outdoor-oriented living and proximity to the Phoenix metropolitan area, as well as investors looking for growth potential in an expanding gateway city.
The city is served by the Apache Junction Unified School District, which provides public education for the community with a focus on local student development.
The city functions as the eastern gateway to the Phoenix metropolitan area, with connectivity primarily via major highway corridors linking residents to the broader regional employment base.
The city serves as a gateway to the Superstition Mountains, offering extensive access to hiking, trails, and outdoor recreation, alongside local parks and community facilities.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of traditional housing and mobile home communities, with demand influenced by the city's growth and its role as a more affordable alternative to the central Phoenix core.
The local economy is anchored by sectors including healthcare, retail, and public administration, with major employers such as Banner Health, Walmart, and Central Arizona College driving employment.
Apache Junction is experiencing significant expansion, highlighted by the annexation of nearly 6,700 acres in 2021 and a 7.9% growth rate in 2025, positioning it as a rapidly developing eastern gateway to the Phoenix metro.
Development is focused on the large-scale annexation areas, with ongoing efforts to diversify housing options and expand infrastructure to support the city's rapid population growth.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, most notably the Superstition Fire & Medical District, which operates independently of the city's municipal budget.
The area is situated near the Superstition Mountains, necessitating awareness of desert-specific hazards such as flash flooding and wildfire risks common to the Pinal County region.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arizona) — Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze): Provides a 'freeze' on the valuation of the property for tax purposes, limiting the growth of the property tax burden for eligible seniors. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: The tax is calculated by applying an assessment ratio to the property's Limited Property Value (LPV). For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value or Limited Property Value) x Assessment Ratio = Net Assessed Value. The Net Assessed Value is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale and 3-Year Redemption Foreclosure: The county treasurer sells a tax lien certificate via public auction to the investor bidding the lowest annual rate of interest (ranging from 16% down to 0% per annum under A.R.S. § 42-18114). State (Arizona) — Statutory Residential Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $400,000 of equity in an owner-occupied primary dwelling from attachment, execution, and forced sale arising from unsecured civil judgment liens.
Data sourced from Data USA and City of Apache Junction 2026 reports.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Regulates land use, zoning changes, Planned Area Developments (PAD), and special use permits for residential and other parcels.
Ordinances maintained from 1998 to present.
applies when — Parcels located within designated Open Range or No Fence districts.
Imposes specific fencing requirements or liability standards regarding livestock and property boundaries.
Governed by Pinal County ordinances.
applies when — Parcels located within specific flood control district boundaries (e.g., Magma Flood, Maricopa Flood).
Imposes secondary property tax levies to fund flood control infrastructure and maintenance.
Levies adjusted per ARS 48-2704.
The tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value × Assessment Ratio) × Primary Tax Rate + Secondary Tax Rates. The primary tax rate is set by the Board of Supervisors, while secondary rates are set by various districts (fire, flood, library, etc.). The county portion represents approximately 26% of the total tax dollar.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 rates adopted August 19, 2024.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.