Maricopa County golf communities/Desert Sands
Golf community · Mesa, Arizona
Desert Sands homes for sale
Every active Desert Sands listing, live from the MLS, with the numbers behind them.
The short answer
As of November 3, 2026, there are 10 homes listed for sale in Desert Sands, with a median list price of $298,000. Over the past 12 months, 39 Desert Sands homes sold at a median price of $279,999, or $213 per square foot, after a median of 48 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 100.00% of their final list price. With about 3.1 months of supply, the market is close to balanced.
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners. How we define Desert Sands is explained in the FAQ below.
The Desert Sands market, by the numbers
Closed residential sales, November 3, 2025 to November 3, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 10 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 3.2 sales per month. 0 of the 39 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. Listing success rate is the share of listings that left the market over the past 12 months that closed rather than being cancelled or expiring: 39 closed and 10 cancelled or expired. A listing that was cancelled and relisted counts as cancelled.
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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, 39 homes sold in Desert Sands, and 0% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 10 are listed for sale.
Pricing is where homes win or sit. 12 of last year's 39 sales went under contract within 30 days, at about 99% of list price on average. 6 took more than 120 days, and those closed at about 84% of their original list price on average.
If you are buying
- The typical home sold about 4% below its original list price, so there can be room to negotiate on homes that have been listed a while.
- Golf membership, if you want one, is separate from buying the home. Ask the club about categories, fees, and wait lists before you write an offer.
- Compare a home against recent sales in Desert Sands with a similar size, lot, and golf or mountain view.
- Confirm HOA dues, rules, and transfer fees before your inspection period ends.
If you are selling
- Your first month matters most. Homes that sold within 30 days closed at about 99% of list price on average.
- Golf frontage and views carry real value here, so show buyers exactly what your lot offers.
- Price against recent Desert Sands sales, not the wider area.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About Desert Sands
The community and its golf.
Desert Sands Golf and Country Club is an east Mesa community around Desert Sands Golf Course, an 18 hole Jack Snyder course built in 1969.
- Golf
- Desert Sands Golf Course, 18 holes
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Jack Snyder
- Opened
- 1969
- Location
- Mesa, ZIP 85209
- Median home size sold
- 1,232 square feet over the past 12 months
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Desert Sands questions, answered
How much do homes cost in Desert Sands?
The median sale price was $279,999 for the 39 homes that sold in Desert Sands from November 3, 2025 to November 3, 2026, or $213 per square foot. Homes listed for sale on November 3, 2026 had a median list price of $298,000.
How many homes are for sale in Desert Sands right now?
As of November 3, 2026, 10 homes in Desert Sands were listed for sale in the MLS. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
What golf is in Desert Sands?
Desert Sands: Desert Sands Golf Course, 18 holes. Access: public. Designer: Jack Snyder. Opened: 1969.
How fast do homes sell in Desert Sands?
Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 48 days on the market and closed at a median of 100.00% of their final list price, or 95.54% of their original list price.
Is Desert Sands a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 10 listings today and about 3.2 sales a month over the past year, Desert Sands has about 3.1 months of supply, which is close to balanced. In a small community a few listings or sales can move this number a lot.
How common are seller concessions in Desert Sands?
29 of the 39 closed sales over the past 12 months reported a seller concession on the MLS record, such as seller paid closing costs or a rate buydown. Among the sales that had one, the median concession was $9,300.
How many listings actually sell in Desert Sands?
Of the 49 listings that left the market over the past 12 months, 39 closed and 10 were cancelled or expired, a listing success rate of 80%. A listing that was cancelled and then relisted counts as cancelled.
How does this page define Desert Sands?
Our search and statistics include residential listings in ZIP 85209 whose MLS subdivision name includes Desert Sands. Some homes near the course sit in plats with other names, so ask us about a specific street. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from ARMLS data on November 3, 2026.
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Tell us what you are looking for and we will send new Desert Sands listings that fit, along with the sales data behind each one. Our office is on Pima Road in north Scottsdale. White-glove service at every price point.
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Sources
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales November 3, 2025 to November 3, 2026, and active listings on November 3, 2026, for Desert Sands as defined in the FAQ. Medians and months of supply calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- Course facts: GolfPass, Desert Sands Golf Course, accessed November 3, 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. Golf club access, membership, and fees are set by each club and can change. 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.