Sahuarita, AZ
Real Estate Market Report & Complete Guide  |  May 2026

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate Market Report — May 2026

About Sahuarita: Sahuarita is an incorporated town in Pima County, roughly 15 miles south of Tucson along Interstate 19, with a 2026 population near 43,000. The town carries two primary zip codes… 85629 covers most of incorporated Sahuarita including the master-planned Rancho Sahuarita community, and 85614 is shared with neighboring Green Valley and includes parts of the Quail Creek and Madera Highlands master plans. Many homes inside Sahuarita town limits use 85614 mailing addresses, so always verify town boundaries by parcel rather than mailing address.

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate in May 2026 sits in a balanced market with a median sale price near $362,000… a modest 1% lift year over year that contrasts sharply with the deeper price drops most Tucson-metro suburbs absorbed during 2024 and early 2025. The town is anchored by two engines that buyers rarely find in one zip code… five active national homebuilders pushing new product into Rancho Sahuarita at the entry and mid-tier, and the gated 55-plus Quail Creek resort community delivering the only true active-adult lifestyle south of Tucson. Add in an A-rated high school district, copper-mining and aerospace employer commutes under 30 minutes, and a violent crime rate sitting in the 97th percentile for safety nationally… and Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate continues to draw both Tucson move-up buyers and out-of-state retirees who want resort amenities without Scottsdale pricing.

May 2026 Market Snapshot

Single-Family Homes… May 2026 (zip codes 85629, 85614)
Median Sale Price
$362,000
▲ +1.0% YoY
Average Sale Price
$385,400
▲ +1.4% YoY
Price / Sq Ft
$195
▲ +4.3% YoY
Homes Sold (Mo)
142
▲ vs. 128 last year
Active Listings
258
▲ 3-month rising
Days on Market
62
→ Down from 79 last year
Sale-to-List
98.2%
→ Stable
Months of Supply
4.1
→ Balanced
What’s MY Sahuarita Home Worth?

Prices & Volume… May 2026

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate prices recovered through the first half of 2026 after a soft 2025. Median sale prices in 85629 finished February 2026 near $355,000… up 3.3% year over year, with homes selling for about 98 cents on the dollar of asking price. Through April, the broader Sahuarita and Green Valley submarket recorded 217 closed transactions at a combined median near $300,000… reflecting the influence of the lower-priced Green Valley resale inventory and the entry-level new construction at Rancho Sahuarita driving volume.

Price per square foot tells the cleaner story… at $195 per square foot, Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate trades at a $40 to $60 discount to comparable Tucson submarkets like Vail and Oro Valley, and a $100-plus discount to Catalina Foothills. That discount is the reason Sahuarita is one of the fastest-growing towns in Pima County. New construction sales centers are absorbing the move-up demand from younger Tucson families, while Quail Creek continues to pull retirees from out of state with new model debuts and the $36,000-square-foot Canyon Club amenity center that opened in April 2025.

By Zip Code… Two Sahuaritas

Sahuarita is a two-zip-code town and the zip codes behave very differently in market data. Buyers who only filter by 85629 miss roughly a third of the town’s inventory, and buyers who filter by 85614 pull in unincorporated Green Valley listings that are not actually in Sahuarita. Here is how the May 2026 data breaks down by zip.

  • 85629 (Sahuarita primary): Median sale price $355,000… up 3.3% year over year, 177 closings in February with days on market down to 68 from 73 last year. This zip anchors Rancho Sahuarita and the active new construction sales centers along La Canada Drive and Sahuarita Road.
  • 85614 (shared with Green Valley): Median sale price $315,000 to $340,000… mixed by master plan, with Quail Creek and Madera Highlands portions inside Sahuarita town limits trending higher than the Green Valley resale base. Verify each address by parcel before assuming jurisdiction.

Sahuarita Neighborhoods & Subdivisions

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate organizes around four large master plans plus a handful of older established neighborhoods. Every subdivision listed below has been verified inside Sahuarita town limits using Town of Sahuarita planning permits, master-developer documentation, and active MLS-published addresses. Mailing addresses can be misleading in this part of Pima County, so we cross-checked each one by parcel.

85629

Rancho Sahuarita

$290K to $700K+

The town’s flagship master-planned community north of Sahuarita Road, broken into more than 30 villages including Sonora, Presidios, Entrada del Toro, Entrada del Pueblo, Bella Vista, and Hacienda del Lago. Resort amenities include Club Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita Lake, the Saguaro Club for residents 55-plus, 17 miles of trails, and on-site Sahuarita Unified schools.

85629/85614

Quail Creek

$365K to $750K+

Gated 55-plus Robson Resort community in southeast Sahuarita with 27 holes of championship golf, 32 pickleball courts, the new 36,000-square-foot Canyon Club that opened April 2025, the Madera Clubhouse, and Anza Athletic Club. Roughly 5,480 residents at full build-out projected at 4,000 homes. Many homes use Green Valley 85614 mailing addresses but sit inside Sahuarita town limits.

85614

Madera Highlands

$300K to $475K

Family-oriented master plan in south Sahuarita with more than 20 numbered villages of single-family homes built primarily by Pulte and KB during the 2010s. Premium lots back to the Santa Rita Mountains. Excellent access to I-19 and Madera Canyon recreation, with most homes in the Sahuarita Unified School District.

85629

La Joya

$285K to $425K

Established southwest Sahuarita subdivision with a mix of single-family homes on standard suburban lots and some larger custom parcels. Close to Sahuarita High School and the Sahuarita Town Hall complex, with mature landscaping and a quieter feel than the newer Rancho Sahuarita villages.

85629

Stone House

$420K to $650K

Semi-custom and custom-home community in incorporated Sahuarita east of I-19, north of Quail Creek. Larger lot sizes than the master plans and a slower build-out… appeals to buyers who want a Sahuarita address with a more rural, custom-home feel. Sales office at 2022 E. Old Stone House Trail.

85629

Sahuarita Highlands

$310K to $475K

Newer residential subdivision in the eastern portion of incorporated Sahuarita, with active building permits issued through 2024 and 2025. Single-family homes on smaller suburban lots, served by Sahuarita Unified schools and direct access to Sahuarita Road retail.

85629

Valle Verde del Norte

$275K to $400K

One of Sahuarita’s oldest established neighborhoods, dating to 1979. Single-family homes on larger lots than the modern master plans, with mature trees and a long-tenured resident base. Strong value play for buyers willing to trade modern finishes for character and lot size.

85629

Las Quintas Serenas

$295K to $440K

Established subdivision served by its own water company, with a mix of single-family homes built across multiple decades. Quiet residential feel, closer to the older Sahuarita town center and away from the I-19 commercial corridor.

Other verified Sahuarita subdivisions include Hacienda del Lago, Entrada Bonita, Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita, Presidios at Rancho Sahuarita, Presidio de Madrid, and Rancho Resort. All addresses on this page have been verified inside Sahuarita town limits in zip codes 85629 or 85614 using Town of Sahuarita planning records.

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Sahuarita’s Neighboring Cities & Surrounding Markets

Sahuarita sits within Pima County… … part of the Tucson Metro Area along the I-19 corridor. Whether you are weighing a move within Pima County or considering Sahuarita against neighboring towns and submarkets, the cities below give you the closest commute and lifestyle comparison set.

Explore All of Pima County Real Estate

Pima County is southern Arizona’s economic and cultural anchor, home to Tucson, the University of Arizona, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and the I-19 trade corridor running south to the Mexico border. Sahuarita is one of the county’s fastest-growing incorporated towns… see the full Pima County guide for every market under our coverage.

Pima County Real Estate Guide

Schools & School Districts

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate is anchored by two public school systems, each with strong official Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades. Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 release (April 15, 2026), Sahuarita Unified District earned a B grade across its 10 schools, and the smaller Continental Elementary District (serving the southern portion of the trade area) earned an A grade for its single elementary school. Sahuarita and Walden Grove High Schools both earned A grades, making this one of the few Tucson-metro towns where every neighborhood public high school is A-rated.

Sahuarita Unified District… B-Rated District

Sahuarita Unified District (USD 30) serves nearly all of incorporated Sahuarita and parts of unincorporated Green Valley. Of its 10 schools graded in the ADE FY25 release, three earned A grades, four earned B grades, and the district’s high schools both earned A grades. Wrightson Ridge K-8 School posted the strongest K-8 score in the district at 80.74 total points earned… an A grade. Anza Trail School (B, 78.52 points) and Copper View Elementary (B, 75.41 points) round out the strongest neighborhood elementary options.

Sahuarita Unified District (High Schools)… B-Rated District

Sahuarita Unified runs two comprehensive high schools, and both earned official ADE FY25 A grades… a meaningful achievement in a state where most rural and suburban high school districts trend C or below. Sahuarita High School (the older campus) earned an A with 86.09 total points earned and a perfect 10.00 graduation rate score. Walden Grove High School (the newer campus serving Rancho Sahuarita and Madera Highlands) earned an A with 79.03 total points.

A

Sahuarita High School

Sahuarita USD • Grades 9-12

Per ADE FY25 official data, Sahuarita High School earned an A letter grade with 86.09 total points earned and a perfect 10.00 graduation rate score. The original Sahuarita high school campus, serving older Sahuarita neighborhoods and parts of the Quail Creek area.

86.09 PTS 10.00 GRAD RATE ADE A
A

Walden Grove High School

Sahuarita USD • Grades 9-12

Per ADE FY25 official data, Walden Grove High School earned an A letter grade with 79.03 total points earned. The newer of Sahuarita’s two high schools, serving Rancho Sahuarita, Madera Highlands, and the southern portion of incorporated Sahuarita.

79.03 PTS ADE A Newer campus
A

Wrightson Ridge K-8

Sahuarita USD • Grades K-8

Per ADE FY25 official data, Wrightson Ridge K-8 School earned an A letter grade with 80.74 total points earned… the highest K-8 score in Sahuarita Unified District. Serves families in the Rancho Sahuarita master plan and surrounding 85629 neighborhoods.

80.74 PTS ADE A Top K-8 in district
A

Continental Elementary

Continental ESD • Grades K-5

Per ADE FY25 official data, Continental Elementary School earned an A letter grade with 90.72 total points earned… the strongest single-school score in the Sahuarita/Green Valley trade area. Continental Elementary District is a small one-school LEA serving the southern portion of the area.

90.72 PTS ADE A Continental ESD

Always verify the school assignment for a specific Sahuarita address before close of escrow. School boundary lines run through several Sahuarita master plans, so two homes on the same street can feed different schools.

Source note: All letter grades on this page reflect the official Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F release (April 15, 2026), the most current state-issued data available. Third-party aggregators (Niche, GreatSchools, SchoolGrade) are secondary references only and do not override official ADE grades.

Safety & Crime in Sahuarita

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate sits in one of southern Arizona’s safest incorporated towns. Per CrimeGrade.org data, Sahuarita earns an overall B+ safety grade and ranks in the 76th percentile nationally for safety… safer than 76% of US cities. The violent crime grade is A+ (97th percentile), meaning Sahuarita is safer than 97% of US cities on violent crime specifically. Total crime is roughly 2.2 times less than the national average and the Arizona state average.

Law Enforcement Jurisdiction in Sahuarita

Sahuarita is policed by the Sahuarita Police Department, headquartered at 315 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520-344-7000). SPD is a fully accredited, full-service municipal department with 67 sworn officers and 19 civilian staff organized into two divisions covering patrol, traffic, school resource officers, criminal investigations, records, and crime scene specialists. The Arizona Department of Public Safety provides highway patrol coverage on Interstate 19, which bisects the town. Because Sahuarita is incorporated, the Pima County Sheriff does not hold concurrent primary jurisdiction inside town limits… a meaningful difference from neighboring unincorporated Green Valley, where Pima County Sheriff is the primary agency.

Sahuarita Safety Snapshot

Sahuarita’s safety profile is one of the strongest in the Tucson metro… lower violent crime than Tucson, Oro Valley, and most Pima County communities, with crime costs to residents running $145 below the national average per person.

B+
Overall Safety Grade
76th
Percentile (Safer Than 76%)
1 in 790
Violent Crime Risk
$319/yr
Cost of Crime / Resident

Subdivision-level data shows even stronger numbers inside the master plans. Rancho Sahuarita posts an A+ overall safety grade and sits in the 94th percentile nationally for safety, with crime costs of just $338 per resident annually. The gated Quail Creek 55-plus community runs even lower than the town average. Residents broadly report a strong police presence and active community-policing programs, which the Sahuarita PD lists as core operating philosophy on its town government page.

Major Employers & Commute

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate is supported by one of southern Arizona’s strongest commuter employment bases. Within a 30-minute drive sit the largest copper mining operations in the state, southern Arizona’s biggest aerospace and defense employer, a major university research park, two heavy-equipment proving grounds, and the regional medical and casino economy. Sahuarita also collects zero property tax from residents, charges no business license fees, and offers no impact fees… part of why the town has been one of Arizona’s fastest-growing for two decades.

Top employers within commuting distance

Raytheon Missile Systems 25 min via I-19
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Mine 10 min west
ASARCO Mission Mine 5 min west
University of Arizona 25 min via I-19
UA Science & Tech Park 20 min via I-19
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 30 min via I-19
Caterpillar Tucson Proving Ground In Sahuarita
Komatsu Proving Ground In Sahuarita
Northwest Medical Center-Sahuarita In Sahuarita
Desert Diamond Casino In Sahuarita
Sahuarita Unified School District In Sahuarita
La Posada at Park Centre 10 min south

Aerospace and defense remain the engine of the regional economy through Raytheon and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Mining sits second through the Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita complex and ASARCO Mission Mine, both within 10 miles of town. The University of Arizona and its Science and Technology Park add a research and technology layer, while local employment is anchored by Northwest Medical Center-Sahuarita, the Tohono O’odham Desert Diamond Casino, Sahuarita Unified School District, and the town’s growing logistics and retail footprint along Sahuarita Road and La Canada Drive.

New Construction… Six Active Builders at Rancho Sahuarita + Quail Creek

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate has one of the most active new construction markets in Pima County. Six national homebuilders are currently selling new product inside the Rancho Sahuarita master plan, with Robson Communities adding new model releases at the 55-plus Quail Creek community. Town of Sahuarita planning permits show new residential build permits issued every month in 2024 and 2025 across Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita, Presidios at Rancho Sahuarita, Entrada del Toro, Entrada del Pueblo, Madera Highlands, and Quail Creek. Verify pricing and incentives directly with each builder before assuming any number stays accurate week to week.

  • Lennar (Active): Rancho Sahuarita sales office at 823 W. Calle El Colmillo, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Single-family homes at Entrada del Pueblo and Entrada del Toro starting in the high $280s, with the Jerome plan from $289,990. Floor plans range from 1,232 to 3,000+ square feet. Everything’s Included pricing model.
  • Meritage Homes (Active): Sonora at Entrada del Pueblo and Entrada del Toro at Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Five floor plans at Entrada del Pueblo from the mid-$300s, with washer, dryer, fridge, and full blinds included. Builder commits to 60-day or less closings on move-in-ready homes. Recently acquired 40 additional lots at Entrada del Toro.
  • KB Home (Active): Entrada del Toro at Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Single-family floor plans from the low-$300s to upper-$400s. KB Home Sales Tucson handles all closings. Active inventory listed on KB’s Tucson new-home site.
  • Richmond American Homes (Active): Entrada del Toro at Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. One of five national builders at Entrada del Toro (planned for 934 total homes). Single-family product with desert-contemporary architecture.
  • Century Communities (Active): Entrada del Toro at Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Newest builder added to the Entrada del Toro lineup. Single-family product targeting first-time and move-up buyers.
  • D.R. Horton (Active): Entrada del Toro at Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Mariposa, Kingston, and Plan 1262/1383 floor plans at Entrada del Toro. Single-story products from approximately 1,800 to 2,200 square feet.
  • Robson Communities (Active 55+): Quail Creek sales center, 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Single-level new construction for the 55-plus Quail Creek master plan. Oasis Home Series from 1,251 to 2,492 sq ft with up to $50,000 in build-to-order incentives. New 36,000-square-foot Canyon Club opened April 2025.

Important disclosure: New construction at Rancho Sahuarita is subject to master HOA dues plus a Community Facilities District (CFD) overlay that funds public infrastructure. CFD assessments run as additional line items on the property tax bill and vary by village. Quail Creek HOA dues are higher than typical because they include access to the Canyon Club, golf, pickleball, and resort amenities. Always pull the full HOA + CFD disclosure packet before signing a builder contract… these numbers materially change monthly carrying cost.

Read the full Arizona New Construction Buyer Guide before you visit any model home.

Condos & Townhomes… May 2026

Sahuarita’s attached-housing market is thin compared to Tucson proper but meaningful for buyers focused on Quail Creek villas, Rancho Sahuarita townhomes, or the older Santa Rita Villas inventory. There were 22 active townhouses in Sahuarita as of May 2026 at a median list price near $365,000, with most spending around 65 days on market.

Condos & Townhomes… May 2026
Active Listings
22
▲ Verified
Median List
$365K
→ Stable
Entry Price
$249K
→ Most affordable
Top of Range
$446K
▲ Luxury resale
Price / Sq Ft
$210 to $260
▲ Range
Days on Market
65
→ Range
Sale-to-List
98%
→ Healthy
Active Communities
5
→ Verified ✅

Active Condo & Townhome Communities (Verified)

  • Quail Creek Villas… 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Attached patio-villa product inside the gated 55-plus Quail Creek master plan. Two-bedroom, two-bath plus den layouts typical, with full access to Canyon Club, golf, and resort amenities. Pricing $375K to $550K.
  • Cholla Courtyard Villas at Quail Creek… Quail Creek, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Newer 2021-build courtyard villa product close to the pickleball complex and Canyon Club. Two-bedroom, two-bath plus den layouts at roughly 1,399 sq ft.
  • Santa Rita Villas… Off La Canada Drive, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Older two-story townhome inventory with HVAC updates and rental-friendly layouts. Two-bedroom plans with lofts. Lower entry price point in Sahuarita’s attached market.
  • Entrada del Toro Ironwood Collection… Entrada del Toro at Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. New construction townhome product at Rancho Sahuarita. Two-story plans (Jeffry, Etta) with loft layouts and four bedrooms. Pricing in the $300Ks.
  • Rancho Sahuarita Townhomes… Various Rancho Sahuarita villages, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 ✅. Limited attached inventory across older Rancho Sahuarita villages. Two- to three-bedroom layouts with master HOA access to Club Rancho Sahuarita and Sahuarita Lake.
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What Sahuarita Residents Say

Themes consistent across community reviews from Niche residents and the Green Valley News reader feedback. Sahuarita reviews trend more positive than the Tucson metro average, with families and retirees citing the same drivers… schools, safety, amenities, and pace.

Sahuarita is an amazing place to live for families. The amenities offered in Rancho Sahuarita are amazing… from the walking and biking paths to community pools, Rancho offers it all. It is a very quiet and safe town with rarely any conflict.

Long-time Sahuarita resident • Family with school-age children

I love the town of Sahuarita. It has grown so much since I moved here almost ten years ago. It is family friendly and local law enforcement keeps the town safe.

Decade-long resident • Engaged with town events

Sahuarita is growing very rapidly. It used to be a small town, but it has grown in the last five years. The community is great, the public schools are public schools, and there is much diversity in the food here.

Newer Sahuarita resident • Recently relocated

It is a very quiet and safe town. There is rarely any conflict and children freely roam at the parks and around town without any worries. Everything is relatively close and you can walk or bike everywhere.

Rancho Sahuarita parent • Active in community programs

Why Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate Matters in 2026

Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate offers something most Tucson-metro buyers cannot find elsewhere… an incorporated town with its own police department and A-rated public high schools, master-planned amenities at multiple price points, a true 55-plus resort community, and median pricing $100,000 to $250,000 below comparable Tucson submarkets. The combination is rare. It also explains why Sahuarita has been one of the fastest-growing towns in Arizona for two consecutive decades.

Key drivers supporting Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate include:

  • A-rated public high schools… Both Sahuarita High and Walden Grove earned ADE FY25 A grades. Few Arizona towns under 50,000 residents post that result.
  • Top-of-state safety profile… B+ overall, A+ violent crime, 97th percentile nationally. Master plans grade even higher at A+ (94th percentile).
  • Six-builder new construction market… Lennar, Meritage, KB, Richmond American, Century, D.R. Horton… plus Robson at Quail Creek. Inventory choice that rivals any small town in Arizona.
  • Quail Creek 55-plus resort lifestyle… The only resort 55-plus master plan south of Tucson. Canyon Club opened April 2025… a $36,000-square-foot amenity hub.
  • Aerospace and defense commute… Raytheon Missile Systems and Davis-Monthan AFB both reachable in 25 to 30 minutes via I-19.
  • Mining economy stability… Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita and ASARCO Mission Mine both within 10 miles. Mining payroll is structurally stable through commodity cycles.
  • No property tax from the town… Sahuarita levies zero town property tax, no business license fees, and no impact fees. Pima County base property tax still applies.
  • University and tech-park proximity… University of Arizona and the UA Science and Technology Park reachable in 25 minutes. Research and STEM employment without Tucson pricing.
  • Pricing $100K to $250K below comparable Tucson submarkets… Median pricing under $370,000 in a region where Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, and most Tucson east-side neighborhoods trade much higher.
  • Two-decade growth track record… Population grew from 3,200 in 2000 to over 43,000 in 2026. One of the fastest-growing incorporated towns in Arizona for 20+ years.

Sahuarita continues to draw buyers who want suburban amenities, strong schools, and an incorporated-town feel without the Tucson price tag or commute. That mix of fundamentals is structural, not speculative… and it is why Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate keeps absorbing both Tucson move-up buyers and out-of-state retirees through every market cycle.

May 2026… Buyer & Seller Takeaways

  • Buyers: May 2026 is a balanced market with 4.1 months of supply and 62 days on market. You have negotiating room… average final sale prices land near 98% of asking. New construction sales centers are negotiable on rate buy-downs and design center credits.
  • Sellers: Pricing right matters. The median sale-to-list ratio of 98.2% means buyers expect a small concession off list. Homes priced 3-5% above comparable sales sit; homes priced at market move in 30 to 60 days.
  • Move-up Buyers: Trade up from Rancho Sahuarita entry homes (sub-$350K) into Stone House custom builds or Quail Creek estate plans (mid-$500Ks) while you still have inventory choices.
  • 55+ Buyers: Quail Creek is the only resort 55+ community south of Tucson. The new Canyon Club has materially raised amenity value… new contracts close in 60 days or less per builder commitments.
  • New Construction: Six active builders at Rancho Sahuarita. Compare apples to apples on lot premiums, design center allowances, and CFD assessments before choosing.
  • Investors: Sahuarita rents are up 2.6% year over year per Point2 data. Three-bedroom inventory is tight and yields compare favorably to Tucson submarkets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sahuarita in May 2026?

In May 2026, the Sahuarita median sale price was $362,000, up 1.0% year over year. The 85629 zip code (most of incorporated Sahuarita) ran higher at $355,000, while the 85614 zip (shared with Green Valley) ran in the $315,000 to $340,000 range depending on master plan.

Is Sahuarita a safe neighborhood?

Sahuarita earns an overall B+ safety grade and ranks in the 76th percentile nationally per CrimeGrade. The violent crime grade is A+ (97th percentile), with violent crime risk of 1 in 790. Rancho Sahuarita and Quail Creek subdivisions score even higher (94th percentile and above) on overall safety.

What schools serve Sahuarita?

Sahuarita is served primarily by Sahuarita Unified District, which earned a B grade in the ADE FY25 release. Both Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School earned A grades. The smaller Continental Elementary District earned an A grade. Top K-8 schools include Wrightson Ridge K-8 (A, 80.74 points) and Continental Elementary (A, 90.72 points).

What zip codes are in Sahuarita?

Sahuarita has two primary zip codes… 85629 covers most of incorporated Sahuarita, and 85614 is shared with Green Valley and includes parts of Quail Creek and Madera Highlands that sit inside Sahuarita town limits. Always verify town jurisdiction by parcel, not mailing address.

Is there new construction in Sahuarita in 2026?

Yes, very active. Six national builders are selling new construction inside the Rancho Sahuarita master plan: Lennar, Meritage Homes, KB Home, Richmond American Homes, Century Communities, and D.R. Horton. Pricing starts in the high $280s and runs into the $700Ks. Robson Communities is also adding new homes at the 55-plus Quail Creek community.

What are the major employers near Sahuarita?

Within a 30-minute drive: Raytheon Missile Systems (Tucson, 25 min), Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Mine (10 min), ASARCO Mission Mine (5 min), University of Arizona and UA Science and Tech Park (25 min), Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (30 min), Caterpillar Tucson Proving Ground (Sahuarita), Komatsu Proving Ground (Sahuarita), Northwest Medical Center-Sahuarita (in town), and Desert Diamond Casino (Sahuarita).

What are condo prices in Sahuarita?

Sahuarita’s attached-housing market is thin. There were 22 active townhouses in May 2026 with a median list near $365,000 and entry pricing from $249,000. Most attached inventory is concentrated in Quail Creek villas, Rancho Sahuarita townhomes, and the older Santa Rita Villas.

How is Sahuarita different from neighboring Green Valley?

Sahuarita is an incorporated town with its own police department, town government, and a young median age near 35. Green Valley is an unincorporated CDP with a much older median age (mid-70s) and is policed by Pima County Sheriff. Many master plans like Quail Creek and Madera Highlands have parts in both Sahuarita and Green Valley… the difference is town limits, not mailing address.

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Sahuarita Business & Commercial Real Estate

Sahuarita’s commercial real estate market reflects the town’s residential growth… most commercial inventory is along the Sahuarita Road and La Canada Drive corridors, plus the I-19 frontage. The town levies no property tax and no business license fees, which has drawn small business and light industrial users in addition to the regional retail anchors at Sahuarita Plaza, Madera Marketplace, and Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace.

For commercial transactions and business sales, you need specialists… not residential agents handling commercial deals on the side. Here’s what’s actually moving in this market right now:

Sahuarita Commercial Market… May 2026
Office Lease Rates
$18 to $24/SF
→ Annual NNN range
Retail Lease Rates
$22 to $32/SF
→ Annual NNN range
Industrial Lease
$0.75 to $1.10/SF
→ Monthly
Cap Rates Trading
6.5% to 8.0%
→ Recent sales
Active Listings
24
▲ Lease + sale
Total Inventory
1.6M SF
→ Across types
For Sale Range
$450K to $8M
→ Mixed
Anchor Asset
420K SF
→ Rancho Sahuarita Mktpl
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Buying or Selling a Sahuarita Business?

Thinking about buying or selling a Sahuarita business… with or without the real estate? Sahuarita’s no-property-tax, no-business-license-fee structure makes it one of the most attractive small-business markets in southern Arizona. Active categories include retail services, professional services, healthcare adjuncts to Northwest Medical, and mining and aerospace supply chain businesses. We have dedicated full-time business brokers who specialize in Arizona business transactions and know how to value, market, and close Sahuarita businesses at maximum value… with complete confidentiality from first conversation through closing day.

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Buying or Selling a Sahuarita Commercial Building?

Thinking about acquiring or selling a Sahuarita commercial building? Sahuarita commercial inventory ranges from $450,000 multi-tenant retail strips up to $8M anchor pads at Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace and Madera Marketplace. Cap rates trade in the 6.5% to 8.0% range depending on tenant credit and lease term. We have dedicated full-time commercial real estate agents who cover this entire submarket. Don’t trust commercial property to a residential agent who handles it occasionally.

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Methodology & Sources

Coverage area: Sahuarita Arizona Real Estate across zip codes 85629 and 85614 across incorporated Sahuarita and the portions of master plans (Quail Creek, Madera Highlands) that sit inside Sahuarita town limits.

Data sources: Monthly closed-sale and active-listing data is compiled from local sales records and verified across multiple area data sources before publication. Public records, builder sales centers, and city planning documents are used for new construction figures and address verification. School ratings are drawn from Arizona Department of Education state report cards, Niche, GreatSchools, and SchoolGrade. Crime data comes from CrimeGrade, AreaVibes, and FBI Uniform Crime Reports.

Update cadence: This report is rebuilt the moment new market data is released each month, typically between the 7th and the 10th. Reported figures reflect the most recent complete monthly cut available at publication. Figures presented as ranges reflect normal mid-month variation across data sources, so you always see realistic numbers… not cherry-picked ones.

Author: Compiled by Arizona Homes and Condos Realty. We intentionally do not list properties on this site… Arizona’s market changes too fast for static listing pages to remain accurate.

Here is what actually happens when you reach out. If you are a buyer, a dedicated full-time agent who specializes in your exact target area starts working on your behalf immediately… researching both on-market AND off-market opportunities. Today’s real estate moves so quickly that many of the best properties never reach the national websites at all. You need someone with local relationships pulling for you.

If you are a seller, a local dedicated full-time listing agent reaches out personally to discuss your goals, your timeline, and the details of your property… so we can position you for the strongest possible outcome.

Last updated: May 11, 2026.

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