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Scottsdale, Arizona · ZIP 85254, 85258, 85259, and 85260
Central Scottsdale homes for sale
Established neighborhoods, golf, and the Shea and Scottsdale Road corridors.
The short answer
As of October 30, 2026, there are 778 homes, condos, and townhomes listed for sale in Central Scottsdale, with a median list price of $960,000. Over the past 12 months, 2,719 homes sold at a median price of $945,000, or $425 per square foot, after a median of 49 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 97.58% of their final list price. With about 3.4 months of supply, the market is close to balanced.
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners. Figures cover single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and patio homes with a Scottsdale address in ZIP codes 85254, 85258, 85259, and 85260 in the MLS, as explained in the FAQ below.
The Central Scottsdale market, by the numbers
Closed residential sales, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 778 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 227 sales per month. 1,260 of the 2,719 sales closed at $1 million or more. Seller concessions are seller paid buyer costs, such as closing costs or a rate buydown, as reported on the closed MLS record.
Central Scottsdale median sale price, 10 years
Yearly median sale price of closed residential sales, 2016 to 2026.
The median sale price for homes with a Scottsdale 85254, 85258, 85259 or 85260 address went from $407,000 in 2016 to $880,000 in 2025, up 116%. So far this year, through October 30, 2026, the median is $940,000. A median is the middle sale of the year, so it moves with both prices and the mix of homes that sold. Ask us how values have changed for homes like yours.
See the yearly numbers
| Year | Median sale price | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (through October 30, 2026) | $940,000 | 2,274 |
| 2025 | $880,000 | 2,663 |
| 2024 | $847,000 | 2,601 |
| 2023 | $788,000 | 2,696 |
| 2022 | $820,000 | 3,014 |
| 2021 | $695,000 | 4,130 |
| 2020 | $555,000 | 3,764 |
| 2019 | $484,800 | 3,779 |
| 2018 | $450,000 | 3,581 |
| 2017 | $425,000 | 3,678 |
| 2016 | $407,000 | 3,492 |
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls. Closed residential sales by calendar year, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
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What the numbers mean right now
Our read on the market, for buyers and for sellers.
Over the past 12 months, 2,719 homes sold in Central Scottsdale, and 46% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 778 are listed for sale, and 392 of those have already had a price change.
Pricing is where homes win or sit. 862 of last year's sales, or 32%, went under contract within 30 days, at about 98% of list price on average. 465, or 17%, took more than 120 days, and those closed at about 88% of their original list price on average.
If you are buying
- The typical home sold about 5% below its original list price, so there is room to negotiate on homes that have been listed a while.
- 29% of sales included a seller concession. Ask about closing costs or a rate buydown as part of your offer.
- Compare a home against recent sales in the same community and price range, not Central Scottsdale as a whole.
- HOA rules, club memberships, and dues vary by community. Read the documents for the specific home before your inspection period ends.
If you are selling
- Your first month matters most. Homes that sold within 30 days closed at about 98% of list price on average.
- Homes that sat more than 120 days closed at about 88% of their original list price, so pricing right at the start pays.
- Price against recent sales in your own community, and show how your home compares on size, lot, and updates.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About Central Scottsdale
Where it is and how it compares with the rest of Scottsdale.
Central Scottsdale on this page means homes with a Scottsdale mailing address in ZIP codes 85254, 85258, 85259 and 85260. It takes in established communities such as McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch, the Kierland area, and the Shea Boulevard corridor. Part of ZIP 85254 sits inside Phoenix city limits even though the mailing city is Scottsdale.
Over the past 12 months, Central Scottsdale accounted for about 41% of the 6,647 home sales with a Scottsdale address, at a median price of $945,000, below the Scottsdale median of $955,000.
- City
- Scottsdale, Arizona (MLS mailing city)
- ZIP codes
- 85254, 85258, 85259, and 85260
- Median home size sold
- 2,194 square feet over the past 12 months
- Share of Scottsdale sales
- About 41% of the 6,647 closed sales over the past 12 months
- Listings at $1 million or more
- 370 of 778 active listings
- Listings with a price change
- 392 of 778 active listings
Central Scottsdale homes for sale by ZIP code
Each ZIP code page has its own live search, 10 years of prices, and 12 months of sales data.
| ZIP code | Sold, 12 months | Median sale price | Price per sq ft | For sale today | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85254 | 906 | $945,000 | $428 | 223 | 3.0 |
| 85258 | 737 | $1,015,000 | $461 | 238 | 3.9 |
| 85259 | 431 | $1,200,000 | $424 | 119 | 3.3 |
| 85260 | 644 | $744,500 | $392 | 193 | 3.6 |
Residential sales with a Scottsdale mailing address, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, and active listings on October 30, 2026, from the Scottsdale ZIP code pages. ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
Communities in Central Scottsdale
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Central Scottsdale questions, answered
How much do homes cost in Central Scottsdale?
The median sale price was $945,000 for the 2,719 homes, condos, and townhomes in Central Scottsdale that sold from October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, or $425 per square foot. Homes listed for sale on October 30, 2026 had a median list price of $960,000.
How many homes are for sale in Central Scottsdale right now?
As of October 30, 2026, 778 homes, condos, and townhomes in Central Scottsdale were listed for sale in the MLS, and 370 of them were priced at $1 million or more. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
How fast do homes sell in Central Scottsdale?
Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 49 days on the market and closed at a median of 97.58% of their final list price, or 95.49% of their original list price.
Is Central Scottsdale a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 778 listings today and about 227 sales a month over the past year, Central Scottsdale has about 3.4 months of supply, which is close to balanced. Conditions vary a lot by community and price range, so ask us for the numbers on the homes you are considering.
How common are seller concessions in Central Scottsdale?
781 of the 2,719 closed sales, or 29%, reported a seller concession on the MLS record, such as seller paid closing costs or a rate buydown.
Which ZIP codes are in Central Scottsdale?
This page groups Scottsdale ZIP codes 85254, 85258, 85259, and 85260. Each ZIP code has its own page with a live search and 12 months of sales data, linked in the ZIP code table on this page.
How have Central Scottsdale home prices changed over the past 10 years?
The median sale price for homes in Central Scottsdale, meaning Scottsdale ZIP codes 85254, 85258, 85259, and 85260, was $407,000 in 2016 and $880,000 in 2025, up 116%. So far this year, through October 30, 2026, the median is $940,000.
How does this page define Central Scottsdale?
Our search and statistics include residential listings, meaning single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and patio homes, whose MLS city is Scottsdale and whose ZIP code is 85254, 85258, 85259 or 85260. The MLS city is the mailing address city, which does not always match city limits. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from ARMLS data on October 30, 2026.
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Sources
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, and active listings on October 30, 2026, for listings whose MLS city is Scottsdale and ZIP code is 85254, 85258, 85259 or 85260. Medians and months of supply calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales for each calendar year from 2016 through October 30, 2026, for listings whose MLS city is Scottsdale and ZIP code is 85254, 85258, 85259 or 85260, used for the 10 year median sale price chart.
- ZIP code table and Scottsdale comparison: the Scottsdale ZIP code pages, same window, pulled October 30, 2026.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listing information is provided by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ZIP code areas do not follow city limits or school boundaries, so confirm the city, HOA, and assigned schools for a specific address. This page is for general information only and is not financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Arizona Luxury Partners | Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties, 21020 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Office 480.766.1515. Brokerage License LC629808000. Equal Housing Opportunity.
