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Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85044
Desert Foothills Estates homes for sale
A community of about 1,057 homes in Phoenix, built mostly from 1977 to 1985.
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Desert Foothills Estates is a community of about 1,057 homes in Phoenix, Arizona, a mix of single family homes, condominiums and townhomes, built mostly from 1977 to 1985. Typical homes are about 1,512 square feet on lots of about 8,000 square feet. The median recorded sale since January 2024 was $407,000, across 23 sales.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records, accessed November 3, 2026, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
Desert Foothills Estates at a glance
From county records for the homes inside the community boundary.
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About Desert Foothills Estates
Where it is, what the homes are like, and who serves it.
- Homes
- About 1,057
- Home types
- 80% single family, 20% condominiums and townhomes
- Year built
- 1977 to 1985 (10th to 90th percentile), 1976 to 2005 overall
- Home size
- Typically 960 to 1,946 square feet, median 1,512
- Lot size
- Typically 5,700 square feet to 11,200 square feet, median 8,000 square feet
- Pools
- About 38% of homes have a pool
- ZIP code
- 85044
- School districts
- Kyrene Elementary School District, Tempe Union High School District
- Boundaries
- Nearest major streets: Interstate 10 (east).
- Recorded sales since January 2024
- 23 sales, median $407,000, typical range $232,000 to $588,000
Neighborhoods and recorded plats in Desert Foothills Estates
The recorded subdivisions that make up the community, largest first.
- Desert Foothills Villas, about 214 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates Unit 4 Lots 315 Thru 510, about 196 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates Unit 2, about 150 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates 3, about 141 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates Unit 6, about 124 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates Unit 5, about 116 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates Unit 8, about 94 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates, about 15 homes
- Desert Foothills Estates Unit 7, about 7 homes
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Nearby communities, the ZIP code and city, and the countywide map.
Desert Foothills Estates questions, answered
Where is Desert Foothills Estates?
Desert Foothills Estates is in Phoenix, Arizona, ZIP 85044. Nearest major streets: Interstate 10 (east).
How many homes are in Desert Foothills Estates?
About 1,057 homes, according to Maricopa County Assessor records accessed November 3, 2026. About 20% are condominiums or townhomes.
When were homes in Desert Foothills Estates built?
Most homes were built mostly from 1977 to 1985. The oldest home on record was built in 1976 and the newest in 2005.
How big are homes in Desert Foothills Estates?
Most homes are about 960 to 1,946 square feet, with a median of 1,512 square feet on lots of about 8,000 square feet.
What school districts serve Desert Foothills Estates?
Kyrene Elementary School District and Tempe Union High School District. School boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
What do homes in Desert Foothills Estates sell for?
The median recorded sale price since January 2024 was $407,000, across 23 sales, with most sales between $232,000 and $588,000, according to Maricopa County records. Bulk sales of three or more homes at once are excluded. Ask us for current MLS prices on the homes you are considering.
How does this page define Desert Foothills Estates?
The boundary and home figures follow the recorded subdivision plats that make up Desert Foothills Estates: Desert Foothills Villas, Desert Foothills Estates Unit 4 Lots 315 Thru 510, Desert Foothills Estates Unit 2, Desert Foothills Estates 3, Desert Foothills Estates Unit 6 and Desert Foothills Estates Unit 5 and others. The live search shows MLS listings whose subdivision name includes Desert Foothills Estates and Desert Foothills Villas, in ZIP 85044. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from Maricopa County Assessor parcel records accessed November 3, 2026.
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Sources
- Maricopa County Assessor parcel records for the single family homes, condominiums and townhomes inside the Desert Foothills Estates boundary, accessed November 3, 2026: home counts, year built, sizes, lots, pools, ZIP codes and school districts. Ranges are the 10th to 90th percentile.
- Maricopa County recorded subdivision plats, used for the community boundary and the list of recorded plats.
- Maricopa County recorded sale prices since January 1, 2024, over $75,000, excluding deeds that moved three or more parcels at one price.
- ARMLS via Flexmls for the live listing search.
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. Community boundaries are approximate and follow recorded subdivision plats. 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.
