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The short answer

Desert Wells is a community of about 172 homes in Mesa, Arizona, all single family homes, built mostly from 1951 to 1980. Typical homes are about 1,240 square feet on lots of about 9,100 square feet.

Source: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records, accessed November 3, 2026, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.

Desert Wells at a glance

From county records for the homes inside the community boundary.

172
Homes
1951 to 1980
Most homes built
1,240 sq ft
Median home size
5%
Homes with a pool

About Desert Wells

Where it is, what the homes are like, and who serves it.

Desert Wells outlined in navy. Boundaries follow the recorded subdivision plats and are approximate. Open it on the Maricopa County community map.
Homes
About 172
Home types
All single family homes
Year built
1951 to 1980 (10th to 90th percentile), 1915 to 2014 overall
Home size
Typically 906 to 1,875 square feet, median 1,240
Lot size
Typically 8,400 square feet to 9,700 square feet, median 9,100 square feet
Pools
About 5% of homes have a pool
ZIP codes
85206 (93%), 85205 (7%)
School districts
Mesa Unified School District
Boundaries
Bounded by Main Street on the north, Broadway Road on the south, Power Road on the east and Recker Road on the west.

Neighborhoods and recorded plats in Desert Wells

The recorded subdivisions that make up the community, largest first.

  • Desert Wells 2, about 96 homes
  • Desert Wells Amd, about 76 homes

Related pages

Nearby communities, the ZIP code and city, and the countywide map.

Desert Wells questions, answered

Where is Desert Wells?

Desert Wells is in Mesa, Arizona, ZIP 85206. Bounded by Main Street on the north, Broadway Road on the south, Power Road on the east and Recker Road on the west.

How many homes are in Desert Wells?

About 172 homes, according to Maricopa County Assessor records accessed November 3, 2026. All are single family homes.

When were homes in Desert Wells built?

Most homes were built mostly from 1951 to 1980. The oldest home on record was built in 1915 and the newest in 2014.

How big are homes in Desert Wells?

Most homes are about 906 to 1,875 square feet, with a median of 1,240 square feet on lots of about 9,100 square feet.

What school districts serve Desert Wells?

Mesa Unified School District. School boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.

How does this page define Desert Wells?

The boundary and home figures follow the recorded subdivision plats that make up Desert Wells: Desert Wells 2 and Desert Wells Amd. The live search shows MLS listings whose subdivision name includes Desert Wells, in ZIP 85206 and 85205. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from Maricopa County Assessor parcel records accessed November 3, 2026.

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Sources

  1. Maricopa County Assessor parcel records for the single family homes, condominiums and townhomes inside the Desert Wells boundary, accessed November 3, 2026: home counts, year built, sizes, lots, pools, ZIP codes and school districts. Ranges are the 10th to 90th percentile.
  2. Maricopa County recorded subdivision plats, used for the community boundary and the list of recorded plats.
  3. Maricopa County recorded sale prices since January 1, 2024, over $75,000, excluding deeds that moved three or more parcels at one price.
  4. 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.

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