Is Carefree, AZ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Carefree is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Carefree has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Carefree is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Carefree, AZ

How much do homes in Carefree, AZ cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,000,000

$389/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$207,500(-17.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Carefree have sold for 17.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Carefree was $1,000,000 in May 2024, down 17.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $389.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $255K$267K
+4.7%
2 $630K$662.5K
+5.2%
3 $1.2M$1.0M
-16.1%
4 $1.6M$1.5M
-6.6%
5+ $2.0M$1.8M
-8.8%

Summary: Carefree housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 16.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Tonto National Forest
+8.9%
Cave Creek
+5.7%
Deer Valley
+3.4%
Scottsdale
+2.6%
Carefree
-17.2%

Housing Supply in Carefree, AZ

How many homes are available in Carefree, AZ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
8583-2.4%

Summary: The Carefree real estate market had 83 homes for sale in May 2024, a 2.4% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 2321
-8.7%
3 3735
-5.4%
4 1819
+5.6%
5+ 78
+14.3%

Summary: The Carefree housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1319+46.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

17 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Carefree, you may be able to get a good deal. 89.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 19 homes were sold or pending in Carefree in May 2024, up by 46.2% month-over-month. Of the 19 sold homes, 89% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Carefree, AZ

How long does it take to sell a home in Carefree, AZ?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
105 Days88 Days-16.0%

Summary: Homes in Carefree had an average of 88 days on market in May 2024, down by 16% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Carefree has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During May 2024, 19 homes were sold in Carefree; 16% of homes were sold within 30 days, 47% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 37% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 1 Day Ago

Newest Listings in Carefree, AZ

Nearby Markets to Carefree, AZ

What housing markets are near Carefree, AZ?