2026-01-01 As of: January 1, 2026 • Compared to: December 1, 2025 • Source: Cromford® Daily Market Snapshot (Single Family Detached)
Scottsdale • Arizona • Market Updates
Scottsdale Housing Market — January 2026
Q: What’s happening in the Scottsdale housing market right now?
A: As of January 1, 2026, Scottsdale is seller-leaning on the Cromford® Market Index (136.3, where 100 is roughly balanced).
Inventory is 3.1 months of supply (excl. UCB/CCBS), median DOM (sold) is 80 days,
and average sale-to-list is 96.05%. Median sold price is $1,195,000 (monthly sales) and $1,180,000 (annual sales).
This is a rolling snapshot (today vs the same date last month) so buyers and sellers can see leverage shifts without waiting for month-end wrap-ups.
Written by Andrea Scheppe, Phoenix native and REALTOR® with HomeSmart Elite, Valley Solutions Team.
Scottsdale reality check: supply tightened (4.6 → 3.1 months) and sales/month jumped (278 → 389),
DOM (sold) improved (92 → 80 days), and the market index stayed well above 100 (127.0 → 136.3)—that’s why this reads seller-leaning right now.
Median sold price (monthly sales)
$1,195,000 UP ($1,180,000 → $1,195,000)
Inventory (months of supply, excl. UCB)
3.1 mo TIGHTER (4.6 → 3.1)
Speed (median DOM, sold)
80 days FASTER (92 → 80)
Negotiation (avg sale price % of list)
96.05% LOOSER (96.55% → 96.05%)
Market call
Market: SELLER-LEANING
Cromford® Market Index is 136.3 (above 100), with 80 median DOM (sold).
With supply tighter at 3.1 months (excl. UCB/CCBS), the leverage profile reads seller-leaning overall—even though negotiation is still very real (avg sale-to-list 96.05%).
Quick pulse shifts vs last month (12/1 → 1/1):
actives 1,537 → 1,363, pending 196 → 150, under contract 448 → 308, sales/month 278 → 389.
Buyer standings — January 2026
- Negotiation still exists: avg sale-to-list is 96.05% (pricing band + condition drive the discount).
- Speed improved: median DOM (sold) is 80 days—don’t assume you’ll “wait it out” on the best listings.
- Watch supply: months of supply tightened to 3.1 (excl. UCB/CCBS), which supports sellers on clean, well-priced homes.
Seller standings — January 2026
- Leverage is favorable: market index is 136.3 (seller-leaning).
- Pricing + presentation still matter: listing success rate is 73.7% (not everything closes).
- Demand picked up: sales/month rose 278 → 389 while supply tightened 4.6 → 3.1.
Notes & FAQ
This is a rolling daily snapshot (today vs the same date last month), using Scottsdale single-family detached metrics from the Cromford® Daily Market Snapshot.
What is Scottsdale’s inventory right now?
About 3.1 months of supply (excluding UCB/CCBS) as of 1/1/26.
Are buyers negotiating in Scottsdale?
Yes: average sale-to-list is 96.05% as of 1/1/26.
Is Scottsdale a buyer’s market?
No—this reads seller-leaning on the Cromford® Market Index (136.3) as of 1/1/26.
Open: Scottsdale daily snapshot table (Today vs last month vs last year)
Scottsdale Daily Market Snapshot — Single Family Detached
| Metric | Today (1/1/26) | Same day last month (12/1/25) | Same day last year (1/1/25) | 2 years ago (1/1/24) |
|---|
| Active listings | 1,363 | 1,537 | 1,244 | 1,077 |
| UCB & CCBS listings | 158 | 252 | 158 | 115 |
| Active listings excl. UCB | 1,205 | 1,285 | 1,086 | 962 |
| Pending listings | 150 | 196 | 169 | 145 |
| Listings under contract | 308 | 448 | 327 | 260 |
| Sales per month | 389 | 278 | 301 | 264 |
| Days on market (sales) | 80 | 92 | 82 | 73 |
| Months of supply (excl. UCB) | 3.1 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Avg sale price % of list | 96.05% | 96.55% | 96.05% | 96.29% |
| Median price (monthly sales) | $1,195,000 | $1,180,000 | $1,130,000 | $987,750 |
| Median price (annual sales) | $1,180,000 | $1,175,000 | $1,135,000 | $1,034,000 |
| Listing success rate | 73.7% | 63.3% | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| Cromford® Market Index | 136.3 | 127.0 | 131.2 | 125.1 |
Note: “months of supply” here is reported excluding UCB/CCBS inventory.
Some homes have a Scottsdale mailing address while sitting near city borders (or in pockets with different service districts), so schools, taxes and services can differ even with a “Scottsdale” address.
It is important to note individual home prices and days on market will vary per property. The home's location within the neighborhood, updates/upgrades to the interior and exterior of the home, lot size, lot orientation, and layout all play a critical factor.
Disclaimer (method): This post uses the Cromford® Daily Market Snapshot for Scottsdale single-family detached homes,
comparing 1/1/26 against the same-day snapshot from 12/1/25 (and 1/1/25 / 1/1/24 where shown). Numbers can shift as listings status-change and sales record.
Verify current conditions for time-sensitive pricing or offer decisions.
