85018 is east-central Phoenix below Camelback Mountain. It takes in Arcadia with its irrigated lots and citrus trees, the “Arcadia Lite” streets south of Camelback Road, the area around the Arizona Country Club, and mid-century and newer neighborhoods along the Scottsdale line, plus a number of condominium and townhome communities.
In much of 85018 the land is worth as much as, or more than, the house. Buyers here include people who want to remodel, people who plan to tear down and rebuild, and people who want a finished home, and each of them values your property differently. I figure out which buyer your home suits best and price and market it for that buyer.
The listings and market report on this page cover all of 85018. To see where your home stands, request a home value estimate or read my seller’s guide.
Camelback Mountain shapes this zip code, and homes with a clear view of it usually sell for more. The Echo Canyon trailhead draws hikers year-round; homes on nearby streets benefit from the view but sometimes see trailhead traffic, which buyers ask about.
Many 85018 lots now sell to buyers who plan to remodel extensively or build new. For an original-condition home on a desirable lot, the sale price may rest more on the land than the house. I compare with recent lot-value and rebuild sales as well as finished-home sales.
The Arizona Country Club is a private club in the heart of 85018. Homes on or near the course draw interest for the setting, but membership is separate from owning a home, and I point buyers to the club for current terms.
The stretch of Camelback Road through 85018, including The Henry at 44th Street, is one of Phoenix’s best-known dining strips. Being able to walk to it is a selling point I put in the listing for homes nearby.
City parks and the Arizona Canal path, which runs through the area, give owners places to walk, run and bike. Homes near the canal or a park get extra attention, and I include the distance in the listing.
Some Arcadia streets still have flood irrigation, which keeps lawns and citrus trees green. Buyers ask how it works and what it costs, so I gather the irrigation schedule, the provider and the condition of the berms and valves before listing.
Much of Arcadia is in the Scottsdale Unified School District, while other parts of 85018 are served by Phoenix districts. Because the line runs through the zip code, I confirm the assigned schools for each address with the districts.
New custom homes on rebuilt lots have raised the top of the 85018 market. They also give buyers a clear comparison for remodeled homes. If your home has been updated, I document the work so buyers can see how it measures up.
Buyers relocating from out of state often look in late winter and spring, when Camelback Mountain and the citrus are at their best. I time listings for that window when I can, and I use a Coming Soon period to build interest before the first showing.