Maricopa County golf communities/Sun Lakes

The short answer

As of November 1, 2026, there are 144 homes listed for sale in Sun Lakes, with a median list price of $474,900. Over the past 12 months, 592 Sun Lakes homes sold at a median price of $450,000, or $248 per square foot, after a median of 58 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 97.85% of their final list price. With about 2.9 months of supply, the market is leaning toward sellers.

Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners. How we define Sun Lakes is explained in the FAQ below.

The Sun Lakes market, by the numbers

Closed residential sales, November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026.

592
Homes sold in the past 12 months
$450,000
Median sale price
$248
Median price per square foot
58 days
Median days on market
97.85%
Median sale to final list price
95.08%
Median sale to original list price
144
Homes for sale today
2.9
Months of supply
0%
Sales at $1 million or more
34%
Closed sales with a seller concession
$6,400
Median seller concession, sales that had one
77%
Listing success rate

Months of supply is today's 144 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 49.3 sales per month. 0 of the 592 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: 592 closed and 179 cancelled or expired. A listing that was cancelled and relisted counts as cancelled.

What the numbers mean right now

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

Over the past 12 months, 592 homes sold in Sun Lakes, and 0% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 144 are listed for sale.

Pricing is where homes win or sit. 161 of last year's 592 sales went under contract within 30 days, at about 98% of list price on average. 123 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 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 Sun Lakes 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 98% of list price on average.
  • Golf frontage and views carry real value here, so show buyers exactly what your lot offers.
  • Price against recent Sun Lakes sales, not the wider area.
  • We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.

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About Sun Lakes

The community and its golf.

Sun Lakes is an unincorporated community south of Chandler with five golf clubs.

Golf
Cottonwood, Palo Verde, Sun Lakes Country Club, and IronOaks, 18 holes each, plus Oakwood, 27 holes
Access
Mix of private and public; confirm with each club
Designer
Several, including Greg Nash and Keith Foster
Opened
From 1983
Location
Sun Lakes, ZIP 85248
Median home size sold
1,823 square feet over the past 12 months

Sun Lakes 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 codeSold, 12 monthsMedian sale pricePrice per sq ftFor sale todayMonths of supply
85248592$450,000$2481442.9

Residential sales with a Sun Lakes mailing address, in Maricopa County, November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, and active listings on November 1, 2026. ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.

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Sun Lakes questions, answered

How much do homes cost in Sun Lakes?

The median sale price was $450,000 for the 592 homes that sold in Sun Lakes from November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, or $248 per square foot. Homes listed for sale on November 1, 2026 had a median list price of $474,900.

How many homes are for sale in Sun Lakes right now?

As of November 1, 2026, 144 homes in Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes?

Sun Lakes: Cottonwood, Palo Verde, Sun Lakes Country Club, and IronOaks, 18 holes each, plus Oakwood, 27 holes. Access: mix of private and public; confirm with each club. Designer: Several, including Greg Nash and Keith Foster. Opened: From 1983.

How fast do homes sell in Sun Lakes?

Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 58 days on the market and closed at a median of 97.85% of their final list price, or 95.08% of their original list price.

Is Sun Lakes a buyer's market or a seller's market?

With 144 listings today and about 49.3 sales a month over the past year, Sun Lakes has about 2.9 months of supply, which is leaning toward sellers. In a small community a few listings or sales can move this number a lot.

How common are seller concessions in Sun Lakes?

203 of the 592 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 $6,400.

How many listings actually sell in Sun Lakes?

Of the 771 listings that left the market over the past 12 months, 592 closed and 179 were cancelled or expired, a listing success rate of 77%. A listing that was cancelled and then relisted counts as cancelled.

How does this page define Sun Lakes?

Our search and statistics include residential listings whose MLS city is Sun Lakes. The MLS city is the mailing address city, which does not always match community boundaries. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from ARMLS data on November 1, 2026.

Thinking about Sun Lakes?

Your vision, your home, our expertise.

Tell us what you are looking for and we will send new Sun Lakes 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.

Your advisors

Kyle HermannAssociate Broker | Realtor®
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Cheryl SolanoCRS® | Realtor®
480.518.0181
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Art BuckAssociate Broker | Realtor® | CCIM
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Arizona Luxury Partners | Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties

Sources

  1. ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, and active listings on November 1, 2026, for Sun Lakes as defined in the FAQ. Medians and months of supply calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
  2. Course facts: Stymie, Sun Lakes courses, accessed November 1, 2026.
  3. Course facts: Stymie, Chandler courses, accessed November 1, 2026.
  4. Course facts: GolfLink, Chandler area courses, accessed November 1, 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.