Pima County — anchored by Tucson, Oro Valley, and Marana — is one of Southern Arizona's most varied markets, spanning everyday desert neighborhoods to the estate-scale luxury of the Catalina and Tortolita foothills. Rebecca Maher of Long Realty pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from the live Pima County market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where this market stands right now — countywide and city by city.

Pima County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across Pima County, there are 3,442 active residential listings right now:

$570,634Avg. List Price
$249Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
2,130Avg. Living Sq Ft
1,104Under Contract
  • 3,442 total active homes currently on the market countywide
  • Average list price of $570,634, reflecting Pima County's mix of everyday Tucson neighborhoods and premium foothills estates around Oro Valley and Marana
  • Average cost per square foot of $249 across all active inventory
  • 1,104 homes are under contract countywide, averaging $481,070 at $232/sq ft
  • 6,030 homes have sold in the past 6 months at an average sold price of $482,777 — about 97.9% of average list price ($492,988)

City Spotlight: Tucson, Oro Valley & Marana

County-wide averages only tell part of the story in a market this varied. Here's how three of Pima County's most-searched cities compare right now:

Tucson Market Report 2,217 active

Avg. Price: $553,310 Cost/Sq Ft: $247 Avg. Size: 2,095 sq ft Under Contract: 705 Sold (6mo): 4,007

Tucson has by far the deepest inventory and sales volume of the three spotlighted cities, and its pricing runs close to the countywide average. Sold homes averaged $478,977 against a $489,289 average list price — a sale-to-list ratio of about 97.9%. Tucson is also home to the county's single highest-priced active listing, a $12,950,000 estate in the Catalina foothills.

Oro Valley Market Report 180 active

Avg. Price: $965,806 Cost/Sq Ft: $336 Avg. Size: 2,591 sq ft Under Contract: 67 Sold (6mo): 362

Oro Valley is Pima County's clear premium tier — its average active price runs nearly 70% above the countywide figure, driven by its Tortolita Mountain foothills communities. Its sale-to-list ratio (~97.5%, $675,763 sold vs. $693,440 listed) is the widest of the three, suggesting the most negotiating room at this price point.

Marana Market Report 396 active

Avg. Price: $712,192 Cost/Sq Ft: $281 Avg. Size: 2,289 sq ft Under Contract: 122 Sold (6mo): 628

Marana sits between Tucson and Oro Valley on price, and shows the second-deepest inventory and sales volume of the three. Its sale-to-list ratio (~97.8%, $544,935 sold vs. $557,450 listed) tracks closely with the countywide average.

Sale-to-List Ratio by City (Homes Sold, Last 6 Months)
Marana~97.8%
Pima County (all)~97.9%
Tucson~97.9%
Oro Valley~97.5%

Highest-Priced Active Listings

City Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft
Tucson (countywide top) Catalina Ridge Dr $12,950,000 7 11 18,653
Oro Valley Tortolita Mountain Cir $8,100,000 4 6 5,247
Marana Cush Canyon Loop $6,900,000 5 6 4,234

Note: several other high-priced listings in the source data (bed counts of 14–21) are almost certainly guest ranches, boutique inns, or multi-unit compounds rather than typical single-family homes, and are excluded from the table above.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • Tucson offers the deepest selection of the three spotlighted cities, with pricing close to the countywide average
  • Oro Valley's wider sale-to-list gap (~97.5%) suggests the most negotiating room among the three, particularly on its higher-end foothills listings
  • Working with a local agent like Rebecca Maher helps buyers see which Pima County listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract

For Sellers

  • Marana's balanced pricing and steady sales volume make it a strong market for pricing confidently against recent comparables
  • Oro Valley sellers with foothills or estate-style properties are positioned in the county's clear premium tier — accurate pricing against recent comparable sales matters even more at this level
  • A free home valuation from Rebecca Maher, Long Realty can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers

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Frequently Asked: Pima County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Pima County right now? 3,442 active residential listings countywide.
  • Which is more expensive: Tucson, Oro Valley, or Marana? Oro Valley currently has the highest average active-listing price at $965,806, followed by Marana at $712,192 and Tucson at $553,310.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Pima County? $249 countywide; $336 in Oro Valley, $281 in Marana, and $247 in Tucson.
  • Are homes selling near asking price in Pima County? Yes — sold prices over the past 6 months averaged about 97.9% of list price countywide, with Oro Valley showing the most negotiating room at roughly 97.5%.

Get a Personalized Market Update for Your City

Rebecca Maher of Long Realty helps buyers and sellers navigate Pima County's varied market. Whether you're buying in Tucson, selling in Marana, or exploring Oro Valley's foothills communities, reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

Rebecca Maher · Long Realty
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Market data sourced in part from the MLS of Southern Arizona via Rebecca Maher's live Pima County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active, under-contract, and recently sold listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.