April 2026
Sales Market
Active Listings: 634 (-13.5% YoY)
→ Inventory continues to tighten significantly, giving buyers noticeably fewer options than they had this time last year.
Median Sold $/SF: $186.94 (-0.9% YoY)
→ Home prices are nearly flat year-over-year, suggesting Maricopa’s sales market may be finding firmer footing after several months of softness.
Average Days on Market: 68 (+3.0% YoY)
→ Homes are taking only slightly longer to sell than last year, a meaningful improvement from the much slower pace seen earlier this winter.
30-Year Mortgage Rate: 6.35%
→ Mortgage rates eased from March, offering buyers a modest affordability improvement heading further into the spring market.
Rental Market
Active Listings: 79 (+11.3% YoY)
→ Rental inventory remains higher than last year, giving renters slightly more options than they had in 2025.
Median Rented $/SF: $1.00 (No Change YoY)
→ Rental pricing held steady year-over-year, signaling a relatively balanced relationship between supply and renter demand.
Median Days on Market: 35 (-10.3% YoY)
→ Rentals are leasing faster than last year, indicating healthier renter demand despite increased inventory.
Key Takeaways
- Sales inventory continues to tighten, creating a healthier supply environment
- Home pricing appears to be stabilizing after months of downward pressure
- Selling timelines have improved meaningfully from earlier 2026 highs
- Rental inventory remains elevated, but renter demand appears stronger
- Flat rents and faster leasing suggest a balanced rental market
- Lower mortgage rates may help support continued spring sales activity
Overall
Maricopa’s April market shows meaningful improvement on both the sales and rental sides. The sales market is becoming healthier, with significantly tighter inventory, stabilizing home prices, and improved selling timelines compared to earlier in the year. The rental market also looks balanced, with slightly elevated inventory but steady pricing and faster lease absorption. Overall, Maricopa appears to be moving toward a more stable and balanced market as spring progresses.