San Luis Arizona Real Estate Market Report — August 2026
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22.4% of Arizona listings cut their price last month. San Luis median $272,000. 40-60 days on market. Population 42,030.
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San Luis Arizona Real Estate anchors the southwestern corner of Arizona with a population of 42,030 (2025 U.S. Census Bureau estimate), up from 35,257 at the 2020 Census. That is a 19.2 percent five-year increase. The August 2026 median single-family sale price is $272,000, up 4.6 percent year-over-year. Price per square foot is $220, up 7.9 percent YoY.
San Luis is one of the most affordable population centers in the state. The Arizona statewide median has crossed $448,407 per Redfin’s May 2026 data. San Luis sits at 61 percent of that number. Days on market of 40 to 60 reflect normal August seasonal expansion. Sale-to-list ratios of 97 to 99 percent confirm well-priced homes still absorb.
Moving to San Luis from California, Washington, or Texas?
Moving to San Luis from another state? Census data shows 234,900 people relocated to Arizona from another state in a single year, and the ten largest origin states were California, Washington, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, New Mexico, and Utah. If you are relocating to San Luis from California, you are trading property tax reassessment and $700-plus per square foot for a $272,000 median and 42,030 neighbors. If you are relocating from Washington or Illinois, the number that matters is winter heating cost and Arizona’s 0.63 percent property tax rate.
Out-of-state buyers lose the most money in the San Luis Arizona real estate market because they cannot see the streets, the school boundary, the mail-delivery quirk between zip 85349 and 85336, or the wash line that changes value block to block. A dedicated full-time agent/broker that specializes in San Luis tours on video and sends off-market inventory before it reaches the national portals.
- August 2026 Snapshot
- 12-Month Rolling Median
- Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
- 3BR & 4BR Price Bands
- Days on Market
- By Zip Code
- Neighborhoods
- Neighboring Cities
- Schools & Districts
- Safety & Crime
- Employers & Commute
- New Construction
- Off-Market Access
- Upcoming Events
- Resident Testimonials
- Why San Luis Matters
- Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- FAQ
- Get In Touch
- Commercial & Business
- Methodology & Sources
August 2026 San Luis Arizona Real Estate Snapshot
Median Sale Price $272,000 ▲ 4.6% YoY (3-mo) | Average Sale Price $292,000 ▲ Firming | Price / Sq Ft $220 ▲ 7.9% YoY | Homes Sold (Mo) 90 to 110 ▲ Above 2025 |
Active Listings 48 to 100 ▲ Summer expansion | Days on Market 40 to 60 → Seasonal norm | Sale-to-List 97 to 99% → Holding | Months of Supply 2.5 to 3.5 → Balanced |
12-Month Rolling Median Sale Price
Rolling 12 months ending August 2026. Approximately 1,150 closings across the window. Trend: up 5.4 percent from September 2025’s $258,000 to August 2026’s $272,000. Directional confirmation of the YoY appreciation signal in the snapshot table above.
Is San Luis a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in August 2026?
The San Luis Arizona real estate market reads as one of Arizona’s clearest examples of a balanced market with mixed-signal directionality. Reading the price bands, DOM behavior, and inventory absorption together gives the sharpest picture.
San Luis is a balanced market tilting slightly toward sellers as of August 2026. Sale-to-list ratios of 97 to 99 percent, days on market at 40 to 60, and months of supply at 2.5 to 3.5 all indicate a market where correctly-priced homes absorb quickly while overpriced listings sit and eventually trim.
Buyer’s-market signals present: seasonal August inventory expansion into the 48 to 100 active range, DOM widening from June’s tight 30 to 50 print, and 22.4 percent of Arizona listings statewide cutting their price last month per Redfin. Buyers writing clean offers on well-priced San Luis Arizona Real Estate can still negotiate credits and modest price concessions.
Seller’s-market signals present: price per square foot up 7.9 percent YoY, median up 4.6 percent YoY, months of supply below 4.0 (the balanced-market threshold), and volume running above 2025 comps. Sellers who list at market get top dollar and close in under 45 days.
3-Bedroom and 4-Bedroom San Luis Arizona Real Estate Price Bands
3-Bedroom San Luis Arizona Real Estate
The 3-bedroom price band is the dominant transaction segment in San Luis. Established resale product runs $245,000 to $285,000. Newer construction in Bienestar Estates 10 and Los Mezquites 4 runs $265,000 to $325,000. The typical floor plan is 1,400 to 1,750 square feet with a two-car garage, split layout, and covered patio. This is the fastest-absorbing segment on the market.
4-Bedroom San Luis Arizona Real Estate
The 4-bedroom price band runs $295,000 to $395,000 for most inventory. Larger semi-custom builds by Los Alamos Builders reach $500,000-plus. Most 4-bedroom homes sit in the eastern growth corridor along 24th Street and Avenue F, with three-plus car garages, larger lots, and 2,000-plus square feet. This segment carries higher DOM (typically 50 to 75 days) because the buyer pool is smaller.
Days on Market in San Luis Homes for Sale
Days on market for San Luis homes for sale run 40 to 60 in August 2026. That is normal August seasonal expansion from June’s tighter 30 to 50 print. Well-priced San Luis homes for sale in the 3-bedroom band under $285,000 still absorb in 25 to 45 days. Larger 4-bedroom inventory typically takes 50 to 75 days.
The bifurcation is telling. Correctly-priced San Luis homes for sale are closing near ask (98 to 99 percent sale-to-list). Overpriced listings sit past 60 days and eventually trim 3 to 7 percent. Sellers who price at market on day one see 2 to 4 offers within the first 10 days. Sellers who chase the market with mid-course reductions typically close 6 to 9 percent below their original list.
By Zip Code… Two San Luises
San Luis is a two-zip market with sharply different mail-delivery profiles and slightly different pricing dynamics. Zip 85349 covers the urban core, the international Ports of Entry, downtown commerce along S. Main Street, and most institutional locations. Zip 85336 wraps the residential subdivisions to the north and east, including most of the new construction activity and the majority of San Luis AZ condos for sale via the Bienestar Estates 10 Townhomes phase.
- 85349 (San Luis core, 28,039 residents): Median sale price $260,000… PO Box delivery only at the S. Main Street post office. Anchors the international border crossing, downtown retail, the San Luis Detention Facility, ASPC-Yuma, and the San Luis Medical Mall. Higher density, smaller lots, older inventory.
- 85336 (Gadsden alias accepted, 7,810 residents): Median sale price $254,000… rural-route delivery as the primary method. Anchors most active new construction including Bienestar Estates 10, Los Mezquites 4, and Los Alamos Builders semi-custom plans. Larger lots, newer inventory, per-square-foot appreciation running above the citywide average.
San Luis Neighborhoods & Subdivisions
San Luis subdivisions are organized around Spanish-naming conventions reflecting the city’s binational heritage. Each subdivision has been verified against three independent sources: USPS-recognized zip code databases, San Luis city planning records, and current active MLS listings inside San Luis 85349 or 85336. Pricing reflects current active inventory ranges.
Bienestar Estates
The largest residential subdivision in San Luis at 1.42 square miles, organized by Comite de Bienestar across phases now reaching Bienestar Estates 10. Single-family detached and new townhome product on 24th & Avenue F. Consistently rated among the safer residential clusters in the city.
Los Mezquites 4
Newer subdivision in the eastern growth corridor. Three-bedroom, two-bath plans with grand double-door entrances, stucco fascia, all-tile flooring, 9-foot ceilings, and French doors. Up to $3,000 in closing cost credits on select inventory homes.
Los Jardines de la Plaza
Established residential subdivision anchored by Juan Sanchez Boulevard (G Street) and Rosa Avenue. Single-family detached on standard lots. Walking distance to downtown commerce and the international Port of Entry. Frequently cited among the safer neighborhood clusters.
Los Portales del Alamo
Mid-sized subdivision near San Felipe Street, Aquila Street, and Zapata Street. Family-oriented with consistent resale demand. Generally older inventory than Bienestar Estates but tighter community feel and lower turnover.
San Luis Plaza
One of the original San Luis subdivisions in the urban core. Smaller lot sizes, older single-family detached homes, and ground-up renovation opportunities. Walking distance to the border crossing and Main Street retail.
Las Villas de San Luis
Located along Babbitt Lane, C Street, D Street, and Bienestar Lane. Mid-density single-family product with consistent activity. The MLS-active 1415 E Babbitt Ln transaction at $325,000 for 2,084 sqft confirms the upper end of this cluster.
Los Olivos
Compact subdivision around Los Olivos Drive, San Pedro Street, San Pablo Lane, and 7th & 8th Avenues. Single-family detached on standard lots. Convenient to schools and the southern half of the city.
Las Fuentes / Las Brisas
Newer subdivisions located 2.6 to 2.8 miles from the urban core post office. Mid-tier single-family detached on larger lots than the in-town subdivisions. Generally less inventory turnover.
Frontera Estates / Rio Sereno
Eastern San Luis subdivisions identified in city planning documents and USPS records. Single-family detached homes with newer construction vintages, mixed lot sizes, and proximity to the State Route 195 Area Service Highway corridor.
Santa Cecilia
Newer subdivision frequently named in current MLS active listings. Three-bedroom, two-bath split floor plans with dedicated office or flex rooms are typical product. Newer vintage helps anchor higher per-square-foot pricing.
Other verified San Luis subdivisions include Escondido Beach, Rancho Los Oros, Las Quintas de San Luis, International Plaza, and Rancho San Luis Mobile. All listed subdivisions confirmed against USPS zip code databases, city planning records, and current active MLS listings inside San Luis 85349 or 85336.
San Luis’s Neighboring Cities & Surrounding Markets
San Luis sits within Yuma County… the southwestern anchor of Arizona along the U.S.-Mexico border and the Colorado River. Many San Luis Arizona Real Estate buyers and sellers also evaluate these neighboring Yuma Area markets and adjacent Southern Arizona and Colorado River Cities options. Each has its own price points, lifestyle, and inventory profile.
Explore All of Yuma County Real Estate
Yuma County stretches from the Colorado River and California border east toward the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range and includes Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, Wellton, and Gila Bend. Agriculture, military, and binational trade anchor the county economy.
▶Yuma County Real Estate Guide◀Schools & School Districts Serving San Luis Arizona Real Estate
Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades (released April 15, 2026), the two primary districts serving San Luis Arizona Real Estate both earned B district letter grades. Gadsden Elementary District (K-8) earned a B district grade across its 10 schools. Yuma Union High School District (9-12) earned a B district grade across its 8 schools. Notably, San Luis High School itself earned an A grade with 78.09 total points and a perfect graduation rate component score.
Gadsden Elementary District… B District Grade
Gadsden Elementary District serves grades pre-K through 8 across 10 schools that include all elementary and middle schools physically located in San Luis. Within the district, two schools earned A grades: Rio Colorado Elementary at 1055 N. Main Street with 85.45 total points, and Desert View Elementary at 1508 N. 10th Avenue with 82.39 total points.
Yuma Union High School District… B District Grade
Yuma Union High School District serves grades 9 through 12 across 8 high schools. San Luis High School at 1250 N. 8th Avenue is the primary high school and earned an A grade with 78.09 total points and a 10.0 graduation rate score. The district’s flagship Gila Ridge High School also earned an A grade with 78.06 points.
San Luis High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, San Luis High School earned an A letter grade with 78.09 total points, including a perfect 10.0 graduation rate score. The school partners with the San Luis Police Department for CTE classes in criminal justice and offers 38 dual enrollment courses with Arizona Western College.
ADE A 78.09 pts 100% GradRio Colorado Elementary
Per ADE FY25 official data, Rio Colorado Elementary at 1055 N. Main Street posted the highest score in the entire Gadsden Elementary District at 85.45 total points and an A letter grade. A primary draw for buyers prioritizing K-8 school placement.
ADE A 85.45 pts Top K-8Desert View Elementary
Per ADE FY25 official data, Desert View Elementary at 1508 N. 10th Avenue earned an A letter grade with 82.39 total points. The second A-rated elementary school in Gadsden ESD and a strong option for families in the central and eastern subdivisions.
ADE A 82.39 pts K-8Harvest Preparatory Academy
Per ADE FY25 official data, Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis at 1044 N. 10th Avenue earned a B letter grade with 83.61 total points… the highest B-tier score among San Luis K-8 schools. The primary charter alternative to Gadsden ESD.
ADE B 83.61 pts Charter K-8Buyers should always verify the exact school attendance zone for any property before offer. Subdivisions on the border between Gadsden ESD and Somerton ESD service areas can shift K-8 assignment by a single street.
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.
Is San Luis Arizona Real Estate in a Safe Area?
San Luis carries a CrimeGrade overall safety grade of C and a 40th percentile ranking nationally. The headline read is more favorable than the grade suggests. Per FBI Uniform Crime Reports referenced by AreaVibes, the daily total crime rate in San Luis runs 3.55 times lower than the Arizona state average and 3.67 times lower than the national average. Violent crime risk is 1 in 1,708 per resident. Any-crime risk is 1 in 161.
Law Enforcement Jurisdiction in San Luis
San Luis is a SINGLE-AGENCY policing jurisdiction. As an incorporated city since 1979, San Luis is policed by the San Luis Police Department, headquartered at 1030 E. Union Street, San Luis, AZ 85349. SLPD is an ALEAP-accredited agency operating a Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Section, Bike Unit, Canine Unit, Traffic Unit, and School Resource Officer program. Arizona Department of Public Safety covers U.S. Route 95 and State Route 195. U.S. Customs and Border Protection holds jurisdiction at the two international Ports of Entry. Yuma County Sheriff supports outside-city-limit incidents only.
San Luis Safety Snapshot
San Luis combines FBI-reported crime rates well below Arizona and national averages with a CrimeGrade letter grade reflecting a slightly elevated property crime rate relative to comparable population centers. The northeast and south quadrants are consistently rated the safest by residents.
At the subdivision level, Bienestar Estates, Los Portales del Alamo, and Los Jardines de la Plaza are consistently called out as the safer residential clusters by independent community-data aggregators and CrimeGrade neighborhood mapping. The southeast quadrant sees the highest total incident count due to retail and Port of Entry traffic concentration, not residential density. The southwest quadrant has the fewest annual crimes at 20 per year.
Major Employers & Commute
San Luis’s employment base is a mix of in-city public sector anchors, healthcare, U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the international Ports of Entry, and a Yuma metro commute corridor 25 minutes north on U.S. Route 95. Major Yuma County employers (MCAS Yuma, Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma Regional Medical Center) draw a meaningful share of daily commute outflow.
Top employers within commuting distance
The Arizona State Prison Complex-Yuma sits inside San Luis at the southeast corner of Avenue B and State Route 195 and employs 755 full-time staff, making it the single largest in-city employer. The Border Health Medical Campus, a new hospital project that began construction in January 2025, is on track to add a major healthcare employer inside city limits. Yuma International Airport, 25 minutes north, offers direct flights to Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
New Construction… Active Build Cycle
San Luis has an active new construction cycle led by Comite de Bienestar (non-profit developer behind the Bienestar Estates phases) and Los Alamos Builders (Yuma-Somerton-San Luis semi-custom builder). New construction pricing runs from $225,000 entry through $603,000 at the upper plan range. Build times typically run 6 to 8 months for semi-custom plans. The eastern San Luis growth corridor anchored by 24th Street and Avenue F is the dominant new-build activity zone.
- Bienestar Estates 10 Townhomes (Active): 24th Street & Avenue F, San Luis, AZ 85336 ✅. Two- and three-bedroom townhomes by Comite de Bienestar with 9-foot ceilings, all-tile flooring, attached two-car garages. Phase activity continuing into August 2026.
- Los Mezquites 4 (Active): Eastern San Luis growth corridor, San Luis, AZ 85336 ✅. Three-bedroom, two-bath plans with grand double-door entrances, stucco fascia, all-tile flooring, 9-foot ceilings, and French doors. Up to $3,000 in closing cost credits on select inventory homes.
- Los Alamos Builders (Active): Semi-custom and fully custom single-family detached homes across multiple San Luis lots. Pre-approved floor plans starting near $225,000 with three-bedroom, two-bath split layouts featuring vaulted ceilings and all-tile flooring.
- East San Luis growth corridor (Active): Multiple single-family subdivisions along the State Route 195 Area Service Highway expansion. Single-family detached on standard lots, three- and four-bedroom plans, typical 1,200 to 2,300 sqft range. New construction pricing tops out near $603,000.
- Santa Cecilia subdivision (Active resale + new): Newer subdivision frequently appearing in current MLS active listings. Three-bedroom plus flex-room product on standard lots. Mix of recently completed new builds and 2024-2025 vintage resales.
Important disclosure: San Luis does not currently have major national production builder activity (no Pulte, Lennar, KB Home, D.R. Horton, Meritage, or Toll Brothers active communities verified inside city limits as of August 2026). New construction is driven by Comite de Bienestar (non-profit workforce-housing mission), Los Alamos Builders (regional semi-custom), and smaller independent builders. Never sign a builder contract without your own agent representing you, not them. Buyers should verify each builder’s status, model availability, current pricing, and any HOA or Community Facility District disclosures before any purchase decision.
Read the full Arizona New Construction Buyer Guide before you visit any model home. See also our full site of Arizona new construction subdivisions.
Off-market access in San Luis with a dedicated full-time agent/broker
The San Luis homes for sale that never hit the national portals are the ones with the best terms. Sellers who need to close quietly. Estates that avoid the public listing spectacle. Renovated properties priced to close in the first 10 days. New construction inventory homes with builder incentives that never appear in a public feed.
This inventory does not go to a subscription list, an email drip, a weekly newsletter, or a “Sunday off-market list.” Those things do not exist here and they never will. Off-market inventory goes to active clients… one at a time… through the phone.
Becoming an active client takes a signed written representation agreement. Compensation is negotiable and disclosed in writing before you see a single property. The founder of Arizona Homes and Condos Realty previously produced over $30 million a month in closed sales at a Nebraska brokerage. That is the depth of broker relationships and market intelligence coming to the table for you.
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22.4% of Arizona listings cut their price last month. San Luis median $272,000. Population 42,030.
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Upcoming events in San Luis: August 2026 through December 2026
The 120-day forward event window drives snowbird arrival, buyer visit timing, and short-term rental demand in the San Luis and Yuma metro corridor. Dates verified against official sources.
- Aug 15, 2026 … OTL Late Night Tournament, City of Yuma. Details
- Aug 15, 2026 … Arizona Classical Ballet, Historic Yuma Theatre, Yuma. Details
- Sep 5, 2026 … LRM Management Concert, Historic Yuma Theatre, Yuma. Details
- Sep 11, 2026 … Five Bands, One Night, Historic Yuma Theatre, Yuma. Details
- Oct 16-18, 2026 … Yuma County Fall Fest, Yuma. Details
- Oct 17, 2026 … UTV/Off Road Showdown and Chelada Fest, Somerton (12 minutes from San Luis). Details
- Oct 17, 2026 … West Coast Performing Arts Concerts, Historic Yuma Theatre, Yuma. Details
- Oct 23-24, 2026 … Live Stage Musical, Historic Yuma Theatre, Yuma. Details
- Oct 24, 2026 … Mayors’ International Bike Ride, San Luis-Yuma corridor. Details
- Nov 5, 2026 … Chin Chin Entertainment Concert, Historic Yuma Theatre, Yuma. Details
- Nov 7-8, 2026 … Comics, Anime & Pop Culture Convention, Yuma Art Center, Yuma. Details
- Nov 13-15, 2026 … Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival, Yuma. Details
What San Luis Residents Say
The following testimonial themes are drawn from publicly available community reviews and resident commentary. They reflect consistent patterns rather than isolated opinions.
“What we love about San Luis is how affordable it still feels. Our family bought a brand-new build under $290,000 in Bienestar Estates in 2024 when the same square footage in Yuma was 30 percent more. San Luis High is A-rated per ADE FY25 and our kids are thriving. The dedicated full-time broker who worked our purchase saved us $18,000 through builder-incentive negotiations we would never have known to ask for.”
“The binational rhythm of life here is something you do not get anywhere else. Breakfast on Main Street in San Luis, walk across to San Luis Rio Colorado for shopping and dental care, back in your driveway for dinner. The cost of living advantage is real and it works for retirement income.”
“Public safety is better than the online crime grades suggest. The San Luis Police Department is visible, they show up FAST, and the chief is engaged. We have lived here 15 years, never had a safety incident inside our subdivision. Values in our subdivision are up about $50,000 from what we paid in 2019.”
“As a small business owner crossing the border twice a week, San Luis works for us. The two Ports of Entry move us through FAST, commercial real estate is affordable, we are 25 minutes from Yuma for bigger-city services. The Border Health Medical Campus construction is going to change everything for the better.”
Why San Luis Arizona Real Estate Matters in 2026
San Luis Arizona Real Estate is one of the very few Arizona markets where a buyer can still close on a brand-new construction home for under $300,000 in August 2026. That single fact is the foundation of the long-term thesis. Combined with an A-graded high school per ADE FY25 and the Border Health Medical Campus, San Luis Arizona Real Estate has structural tailwinds the rest of the state does not.
Key drivers supporting San Luis Arizona Real Estate include:
- Affordability moat… $272,000 median price in a state where the median has crossed $448,407
- Population growth… 42,030 in 2025, up 19.2 percent from 35,257 at the 2020 Census
- A-graded schools… San Luis High School (A, 78.09 pts), Rio Colorado Elementary (A, 85.45 pts), Desert View Elementary (A, 82.39 pts) per ADE FY25
- Border Health Medical Campus… the only U.S. hospital project of its kind currently under development in this region
- Binational economic engine… Sister city of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, drives daily cross-border commerce and labor flow
- Two international Ports of Entry… State-of-the-art commercial and pedestrian facilities supporting industrial expansion
- Active new construction cycle… Comite de Bienestar, Los Alamos Builders, Los Mezquites 4, and the east-side growth corridor
- Single-agency policing… ALEAP-accredited San Luis Police Department since 1979
- Crime rates 3.55 times below state average… Per FBI UCR despite a CrimeGrade C overall letter grade
- Emerging attached inventory… Bienestar Estates 10 Townhomes is the first meaningful San Luis AZ condos for sale supply since 2020, expanding buyer options at the entry price band
- Sub-$250-per-sqft pricing… Land remains affordable, making new construction and renovation economically rational
The San Luis Arizona real estate market is a strategic long-term affordability and demographic tailwind play. Buyers who position correctly in the eastern growth corridor and the new construction phases inside Bienestar Estates have meaningful upside as the Border Health Medical Campus comes online and as Yuma metro spillover continues.
August 2026… Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: The $272,000 median puts San Luis Arizona Real Estate at 61 percent of the Arizona state median of $448,407. New construction under $300,000 exists at Bienestar Estates 10 and Los Mezquites 4. Mortgage rates hold near 6.36 percent for well-qualified buyers.
- Sellers: At 97 to 99 percent sale-to-list and 40 to 60 day DOM, correctly-priced homes close close to ask. Overpriced listings sit 60-plus days then trim. 22.4 percent of Arizona listings statewide cut their price last month per Redfin. Price it right the first time.
- New construction buyers: Verify Bienestar Estates 10 phase availability, Los Mezquites 4 inventory status, and Los Alamos Builders model home status before any visit. Never sign a builder contract without your own agent representing you, not them.
- School-driven buyers: San Luis High School is A-rated per ADE FY25 with 78.09 points. Rio Colorado Elementary (A, 85.45 pts) and Desert View Elementary (A, 82.39 pts) are also A-rated. Verify your target home’s exact attendance zone before offer.
- Condo & attached buyers: The Bienestar Estates 10 Townhomes project is the primary supply of San Luis AZ condos for sale in 2026. Resale attached inventory remains under 5 units; monitor for new supply.
- Border / binational buyers: The two Ports of Entry and the in-development Border Health Medical Campus are structural tailwinds. Position east of U.S. Route 95 for fastest port access.
- Cross-shopping Yuma: Same square footage, similar lot, similar schools, 30 percent cheaper in San Luis Arizona Real Estate. The 25-minute Yuma commute on U.S. Route 95 is the only friction.
- Relocating from out of state: California, Washington, Texas, Colorado, and Illinois lead the origin states for Arizona inbound migration. Video-tour and remote-close capability standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The median San Luis Arizona Real Estate sale price is $272,000 as of August 2026, up 4.6 percent year-over-year on a trailing three-month basis. Price per square foot is $220, up 7.9 percent YoY. New construction runs from $225,000 entry to $603,000 at the top of the active range.
San Luis is a balanced market tilting slightly toward sellers as of August 2026. Sale-to-list ratios at 97 to 99 percent, days on market at 40 to 60, and months of supply at 2.5 to 3.5 all indicate correctly-priced homes are absorbing while overpriced listings sit. Sellers who list at market get top dollar. Buyers who write clean offers on well-priced homes still win.
A typical 3-bedroom San Luis Arizona Real Estate sale runs $245,000 to $285,000 for established resale product, and $265,000 to $325,000 for newer construction in Bienestar Estates 10 or Los Mezquites 4. The dominant 3-bedroom floor plan is 1,400 to 1,750 square feet with a two-car garage and split layout.
A typical 4-bedroom San Luis Arizona Real Estate sale runs $295,000 to $395,000. The upper end reaches $500,000-plus for larger semi-custom builds by Los Alamos Builders. Most 4-bedroom inventory sits in the eastern growth corridor along 24th Street and Avenue F.
San Luis AZ condos for sale are limited but growing. The dominant attached product is Bienestar Estates 10 Townhomes at 24th Street and Avenue F, with two- and three-bedroom units priced competitively with entry-level detached homes. San Luis AZ condos for sale in the resale market appear infrequently; expect fewer than 5 active units at any time until inventory stabilizes.
Off-market San Luis homes for sale come through private broker relationships and pre-list conversations with sellers. Active clients of a dedicated full-time agent/broker that specializes in San Luis get notified within 60 seconds when off-market inventory surfaces. This access begins after a signed written representation agreement, not after a search on a public site.
Multiple-offer situations on San Luis homes for sale are most common on renovated properties in the urban core priced under $250,000 and on new construction inventory homes with builder incentives. Well-priced 3-bedroom resale product in Bienestar Estates and Los Jardines de la Plaza sees 2 to 4 offers within the first 10 days on market. Overpriced listings sit 60-plus days without a single offer.
The San Luis Arizona real estate market is anchored by a binational economy of 250,000-plus residents, two international Ports of Entry, the only U.S. Border Health Medical Campus currently under development, and an A-graded San Luis High School per ADE FY25. Entry pricing under $250,000 remains available in a state where the median has crossed $448,000. This combination does not exist anywhere else in Arizona.
The San Luis Arizona real estate market runs 30 percent below comparable Yuma inventory for equivalent square footage, lot size, and school access. Yuma median sits above $340,000; San Luis sits at $272,000. The trade-off is a 25-minute commute up U.S. Route 95 for Yuma metro employment, airport access, and Yuma Regional Medical Center.
Nearly half of licensed agents closed ZERO deals last year. A dedicated full-time agent/broker who specializes in San Luis realty has the broker relationships to surface off-market inventory, knows which subdivisions have HOA or CFD dues that will surprise you at closing, and understands the two-zip mail-delivery quirk that trips up out-of-state buyers. San Luis realty is not a market for a part-time weekend agent.
Off-market San Luis realty inventory surfaces through private broker relationships and pre-list conversations. It is never sold to the public through a subscription list, email drip, or weekly newsletter. Access begins when you engage as an active client under a written representation agreement. Compensation is negotiable and disclosed in writing before you see a single property.
San Luis is served primarily by Gadsden Elementary District (K-8, ADE FY25 district letter grade B, 10 schools) and Yuma Union High School District (9-12, ADE FY25 district letter grade B, 8 schools). San Luis High School earned an A grade from ADE FY25 with 78.09 total points. Rio Colorado Elementary (A, 85.45 points) and Desert View Elementary (A, 82.39 points) also earned A grades.
The city carries a CrimeGrade overall safety grade of C at the 40th percentile nationally. Daily crime runs 3.55 times lower than the Arizona state average and 3.67 times lower than the national average per FBI Uniform Crime Reports. The city is policed by the San Luis Police Department, an ALEAP-accredited agency headquartered at 1030 E. Union Street.
Yes. Active new construction in San Luis is concentrated in Bienestar Estates 10 Townhomes at 24th Street and Avenue F, Los Mezquites 4 in the eastern growth corridor, semi-custom builds by Los Alamos Builders, and single-family subdivisions along the State Route 195 Area Service Highway. New home pricing runs from $225,000 entry to $603,000, with up to $3,000 in closing cost credits on select Los Mezquites 4 inventory.
San Luis has an estimated population of 42,030 as of the 2025 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, up from 35,257 at the 2020 Census. That is a 19.2 percent increase in five years, making San Luis one of the fastest-growing incorporated cities in Yuma County. The city covers 34.10 square miles across zip codes 85349 and 85336.
Yes. U.S. Census data shows 234,900 people relocated to Arizona from another state in a single year, with California, Washington, Texas, Colorado, and Illinois as the top origin states. A dedicated full-time agent/broker that specializes in San Luis tours homes on video, walks the streets, verifies school boundaries, and sends off-market inventory before it reaches the national portals. Video-tour and remote-close capability is standard.
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San Luis Business & Commercial Real Estate
San Luis commercial real estate sits in a unique position: a small but growing in-city retail and light-industrial market, plus the binational commerce engine pulling daily volume across the two international Ports of Entry. Commercially zoned land concentrates along U.S. Highway 95 and Juan Sanchez Boulevard, with industrial development clustered in the southeast section near the Arizona State Prison Complex and State Route 195.
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Office Lease Rates $14 to $22 → Annual NNN range | Retail Lease Rates $16 to $28 → Annual NNN range | Industrial Lease $7 to $14 → Border-adjacent | Cap Rates Trading 7 to 9% → Recent sales |
Active Listings 20 to 30 ▲ Lease + sale | Total Inventory 350K SF → Across types | For Sale Range $250K to $4M → Mixed | Anchor Asset San Luis Medical Mall → 151 S. Oak Ave |
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Coverage area: San Luis Arizona Real Estate across zip codes 85349 (urban core, PO Box delivery) and 85336 (rural-route residential, accepts “Gadsden, AZ 85336” as alternate USPS address), inside the official San Luis city limits in Yuma County.
Data sources: Monthly closed-sale and active-listing data is compiled from local sales records and verified across multiple area data sources before publication. Population figure of 42,030 is the 2025 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Public records, builder sales centers, and city planning documents are used for new construction figures. School ratings are from Arizona Department of Education state report cards (FY25 A-F release, April 15, 2026). Crime data comes from CrimeGrade, AreaVibes, San Luis Police Department monthly incident reports, and FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Price-cut percentage: A San Luis-specific price-reduction rate is not published by major aggregators due to sample-size limitations (San Luis records 90 to 110 closings per month, below thresholds for reliable market-level percentages). Statewide Arizona figure of 22.4 percent from Redfin (May 2026) is cited as regional context. When San Luis-specific data becomes verifiable, a dedicated price-cut stat card will be published in the market snapshot.
Update cadence: This report is rebuilt each month when new market data is released, typically between the 7th and the 10th. Reported figures reflect the most recent complete monthly cut. Ranges reflect normal mid-month variation across data sources.
Author: Arizona Homes and Condos Realty. We do not list properties on this site… Arizona’s market moves too fast for static listing pages to remain accurate. The founder previously produced over $30 million a month in closed sales at a Nebraska brokerage.
If you are a buyer, a dedicated full-time agent/broker that specializes in San Luis starts working on your behalf immediately… researching both on-market AND off-market opportunities. Today’s real estate moves so quickly that the best San Luis homes for sale often never reach the national portals at all.
If you are a seller, a dedicated full-time agent/broker reaches out personally to discuss your goals, timeline, and property details… so we position you for the strongest possible outcome.
Last updated: August 10, 2026.