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The short answer

As of October 30, 2026, there are 464 homes, condos, and townhomes listed for sale in Scottsdale 85251, with a median list price of $575,000. Over the past 12 months, 866 homes sold at a median price of $608,250, or $390 per square foot, after a median of 67 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 96.92% of their final list price. With about 6.4 months of supply, the market is leaning toward buyers.

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 85251 in the MLS, as explained in the FAQ below.

The Scottsdale 85251 market, by the numbers

Closed residential sales, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026.

866
Homes sold in the past 12 months
$608,250
Median sale price
$390
Median price per square foot
67 days
Median days on market
96.92%
Median sale to final list price
93.95%
Median sale to original list price
464
Homes for sale today
6.4
Months of supply
27%
Sales at $1 million or more
30%
Closed sales with a seller concession

Months of supply is today's 464 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 72 sales per month. 233 of the 866 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.

Scottsdale 85251 median sale price, 10 years

Yearly median sale price of closed residential sales, 2016 to 2026.

Scottsdale 85251 median home sale price by year Line chart of the yearly median sale price from 2016 to 2026. The table below the chart lists every value. $0 $100K $200K $300K $400K $500K $600K $700K 2016: $260,000 median, 1,149 sales 2016 $260K 2017: $282,071 median, 1,278 sales 2017 2018: $299,000 median, 1,214 sales 2018 2019: $329,000 median, 1,234 sales 2019 2020: $375,000 median, 1,327 sales 2020 2021: $450,000 median, 1,545 sales 2021 2022: $527,500 median, 1,008 sales 2022 2023: $535,000 median, 861 sales 2023 2024: $510,000 median, 822 sales 2024 2025: $607,500 median, 828 sales 2025 $608K 2026 year to date: $585,000 median, 711 sales 2026 YTD $585K

The median sale price for homes with a Scottsdale 85251 address went from $260,000 in 2016 to $607,500 in 2025, up 134%. So far this year, through October 30, 2026, the median is $585,000. 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
YearMedian sale priceHomes sold
2026 (through October 30, 2026)$585,000711
2025$607,500828
2024$510,000822
2023$535,000861
2022$527,5001,008
2021$450,0001,545
2020$375,0001,327
2019$329,0001,234
2018$299,0001,214
2017$282,0711,278
2016$260,0001,149

Source: ARMLS via Flexmls. Closed residential sales by calendar year, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.

What the numbers mean right now

Our read on the market, for buyers and for sellers.

Over the past 12 months, 866 homes with a Scottsdale 85251 address sold, and 27% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 464 are listed for sale, and 220 of those have already had a price change.

Pricing is where homes win or sit. 216 of last year's sales, or 25%, went under contract within 30 days, at about 99% of list price on average. 229, or 26%, took more than 120 days, and those closed at about 86% of their original list price on average.

If you are buying

  • The typical home sold about 6% below its original list price, so there is room to negotiate on homes that have been listed a while.
  • 30% 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 neighborhood and price range, not the whole ZIP code.
  • Get pre-approved first so you can act quickly when the right home comes up.

If you are selling

  • Your first month matters most. Homes that sold within 30 days closed at about 99% of list price on average.
  • Homes that sat more than 120 days closed at about 86% of their original list price, so pricing right at the start pays.
  • Price against recent sales in your own neighborhood, 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.

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About Scottsdale 85251

How ZIP 85251 compares with the rest of Scottsdale.

ZIP code 85251 is one of the 10 ZIP codes that make up nearly all Scottsdale home sales in the MLS. Over the past 12 months it accounted for 866 of the 6,647 Scottsdale home sales, or about 13%, at a median price of $608,250, below the Scottsdale median of $955,000.

City
Scottsdale, Arizona (MLS mailing city)
ZIP code
85251
Median home size sold
1,522 square feet over the past 12 months
Share of Scottsdale sales
13% of the 6,647 closed sales over the past 12 months
Listings at $1 million or more
131 of 464 active listings
Listings with a price change
220 of 464 active listings

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Scottsdale 85251 questions, answered

How much do homes cost in Scottsdale 85251?

The median sale price was $608,250 for the 866 homes, condos, and townhomes with a Scottsdale 85251 address that sold from October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, or $390 per square foot. Homes listed for sale on October 30, 2026 had a median list price of $575,000.

How many homes are for sale in Scottsdale 85251 right now?

As of October 30, 2026, 464 homes, condos, and townhomes with a Scottsdale 85251 address were listed for sale in the MLS. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.

How fast do homes sell in Scottsdale 85251?

Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 67 days on the market and closed at a median of 96.92% of their final list price, or 93.95% of their original list price.

Is Scottsdale 85251 a buyer's market or a seller's market?

With 464 listings today and about 72 sales a month over the past year, Scottsdale 85251 has about 6.4 months of supply, which is leaning toward buyers. Conditions vary a lot by price range and neighborhood, so ask us for the numbers on the homes you are considering.

How common are seller concessions in Scottsdale 85251?

256 of the 866 closed sales, or 30%, reported a seller concession on the MLS record, such as seller paid closing costs or a rate buydown.

How have Scottsdale 85251 home prices changed over the past 10 years?

The median sale price for homes with a Scottsdale 85251 address was $260,000 in 2016 and $607,500 in 2025, up 134%. So far this year, through October 30, 2026, the median is $585,000.

How does this page define Scottsdale 85251?

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 85251. 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

  1. 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 85251. Medians and months of supply calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
  2. 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 85251, used for the 10 year median sale price chart.

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.