Welcome to the March edition of the Sun City Real Estate News.
We’ll be taking a look at some home sales data for the month of February 2026, for the communities of Sun City, Sun City West & The Grand.
You’re busy, you may not want to read through data tables and me rambling about market this and price per square foot that. This section is short & sweet and shares the main point of this newsletter.
Last month, I was concerned and preached the notion of waiting to see how February shook out so we can look at a bigger sample size…well, I still feel the same way, but the sales data from February continued the downward trend.
It is definitely not time to panic, and looking at all of the first quarter of 2026 will allow a broader look at a larger sample size where real trends will be more visible.
A downward trend in the market isn’t always a bad thing. If you are considering purchasing for the first time here in the Sun City communities, this may be an opportunity you will not see again. The increases in homes for sale mean you have more options to choose from, and less competition, which provides a chance to negotiate a better deal on a home. Be sure to subscribe so you can see how the data look for the month of March.
If data tables & charts are your thing, you’ll find a lot of that below!
Let’s have a look at the data
106 homes sold in Sun City in February. This is a decrease of 10.92%
The average price was $283,076, a decrease of 0.34%
The median sold price was $271,000, an increase of 0.37%
Price per square foot was $180.50 a 7.18% decrease
Days on market was 94, a 20.51% increase
What does it mean?
There was a small increase in the number of homes sold in February, compared to January, which is a normal trend as the market begins to see transactions closing that went under contract from the beginning of the year.
The average & median sold prices are essentially unchanged, however there was a sizable drop in the average price per square foot. This could be due to a few factors, but on a small sample size of one month, I’m not too worried about it. I do look forward to seeing how March shakes out and comparing data for the entire quarter, which will give us a larger sample size & a better idea of what is truly happening.
The number of days it took to get a home under contract was up about 20% from last year, which is indicative of the current trend towards a ‘buyers market’ in Sun City. The number of homes for sale is nearing six months worth, and that will lead to longer days on market for most sellers.
You can read more in article I wrote at SunCityAZ.homes
If you would like to see more detailed data on Sun City, check out this market update for just the Sun City market.
Let’s have a look at the data
104 homes sold in Sun City West in February. This was a decrease of 10.34%
The average price was $373,407, a decrease of 9.42%
The median sold price was $352,500, a decrease of 4.73%
Price per square foot was $213.08 a 7.70% decrease
Days on market was 97, an increase of 34.72%
What does it mean?
I mentioned my concern in the data from last month, and it seems to be following the same trend for February as it did in January. We saw a drop in average price & median price, but not as drastic.
While these drops are something to keep an eye on, one bit of positive news is the amount of inventory for sale is just over 3 months, which is quite a bit lower than what is currently for sale in Sun City.
If you would like to see more detailed data on Sun City West, check out this market update for just the Sun City West market.
Let’s have a look at the data
54 homes sold in The Grand in February. This is an increase of 5.26%
The average price was $452,009, a decrease of 9.42%
The median sold price was $430,000, a decrease of 10.42%
Price per square foot was $253.54 a 9.44% decrease
Days on market was 71, a decrease of 24.47%
What does it mean?
There were some pretty drastic results in The Grand for the month of February, with large decreases in the average & median sold home prices. Honestly, I had to check my data a few times to make sure I hadn’t made a mistake.
My gut says we haven’t seen a 12% decrease in home values The Grand, so this will require a more detailed look at the sales, and some patience to see how March plays out and see a larger picture.
I believe the drops in prices are due to buyers choosing smaller, lower priced homes which don’t have as many upgrades.
If you would like to see more detailed data on The Grand, check out this market update for just The Grand market.
DISCLAIMER: The explanations & opinions in this post are my interpretations of the data, based on my experiences in the real estate market here in Phoenix. They are my own, and not those of my brokerage, My Home Group Real Estate, LLC.
Data is pulled from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service.
If you found an error, or disagree with my assessments, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at [email protected] or (480) 797-8975
Have questions about the real estate market, or your specific real estate situation? You can reach out to J.D. Manning at (480) 797-8975.
