85050 is north Phoenix around Loop 101 and the Desert Ridge corridor, where master-planned neighborhoods, custom homes and condominiums sit next to open Sonoran Desert. It includes communities such as Tatum Highlands, Sky Crossing and part of Desert Ridge, plus the Reach 11 Recreation Area and Desert Ridge Marketplace.
Buyers have a lot to choose from here, including new homes from builders nearby, so a resale has to be priced and presented carefully. I compare your home with recent sales in your own community first, then with builder pricing when new homes are competing for the same buyers.
The listings and market report on this page cover all of 85050. To see where your home stands, request a home value estimate or read my seller’s guide.
Tatum Highlands, Sky Crossing and the Desert Ridge neighborhoods each have their own associations, amenities and dues. Buyers compare those directly, so I gather the association documents early and list exactly which amenities come with your home.
Condominium communities such as the Villages at Aviano give buyers a lower-maintenance option near Loop 101. For these sales, the association’s budget, reserves, rental rules and loan approval status matter to buyers and lenders, and I have them ready before listing.
Some 85050 streets sit on higher ground with views of the city lights and surrounding mountains. Those lots usually sell for more, and I photograph the views at the right time of day so buyers can see them.
Parts of 85050 have larger lots outside the master plans, with custom homes, guest houses and room for RVs. They often have no HOA, and buyers looking for that freedom pay attention. I compare them with similar larger-lot sales rather than with the planned neighborhoods.
Reach 11, a large city recreation area along the Central Arizona Project canal, has trails for walking, biking and riding and a big sports complex. Homes close to it get a mention in the listing.
Desert Ridge Marketplace at Tatum Boulevard and Loop 101 covers groceries, restaurants and entertainment, and the Musical Instrument Museum on Mayo Boulevard is a short drive. Being close to both is a selling point for many buyers.
New homes are still being built in and around north Phoenix. When a builder is active nearby, I look at its current prices and incentives and show buyers what your finished yard, window coverings and upgrades are worth by comparison.
Preserved desert and trail access on more than one side of 85050 is a big part of its appeal. Homes that back to open space or a wash usually draw more interest, and I make sure the photos show it.
85050 runs from condos to large custom homes, so a zip-code average says little. I price from the closest sales in your community with the same plan and updates, then watch pending sales to see where the market is heading.
Most of 85050 is in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, with some schools inside the master plans. Assignments vary by community, so I confirm the elementary, middle and high school for each address.
Loop 101 runs through the area, SR-51 is a few minutes west, and Mayo Boulevard and Tatum Boulevard connect to the Desert Ridge employers. Downtown Phoenix and the airport are a straightforward freeway drive.