Surprise Arizona Real Estate Market Report — May 2026
Surprise Arizona Real Estate enters May 2026 firmly in a buyer-friendly cycle. The median single-family sale price sits in the $419,000 to $425,000 range, down about 2 to 5 percent year over year, while active inventory has climbed and days on market have stretched into the high 60s. Sellers who price right and present well are still closing, but the bidding-war era is over for now. For buyers, this is the most negotiable Surprise Arizona Real Estate market we have seen in three years … and Toll Brothers, Lennar, Pulte, and Taylor Morrison are all running active incentives across Sterling Grove, Asante, and Asante Heritage.
May 2026 Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price $422,000 ▼ 3.1% YoY |
Average Sale Price $472,500 ▼ 2.4% YoY |
Price / Sq Ft $227 ▼ 3.0% YoY |
Homes Sold (Mo) 285 ▼ vs. 345 last year |
Active Listings 1,933 ▲ Up vs. spring |
Days on Market 68 → Slightly longer YoY |
Sale-to-List 97.5% → Stable |
Months of Supply 6.8 → Buyer-favorable |
Prices & Volume… May 2026
Surprise Arizona Real Estate pricing has softened meaningfully over the past 12 months. The May 2026 median sale price sits near $422,000, off roughly 3 percent year over year. Price per square foot has tracked down to about $227, a similar percentage decline. The market is not crashing … it is correcting from the 2022 peak and finally giving move-up buyers, first-time buyers, and out-of-state relocators room to negotiate. Sale-to-list ratios remain healthy at 97.5 percent, which tells you well-priced homes still close near asking, but the days of skipping inspection contingencies and waiving everything are gone.
Volume is down meaningfully too. Surprise closed about 285 single-family homes in the most recent monthly cut, off from 345 in the same month last year. Active inventory has pushed past 1,900 listings, putting months of supply close to 6.8 … a classic buyer-favorable read. The story under the surface is that new construction is absorbing a disproportionate share of pent-up demand, especially at Asante, Sterling Grove, and Artisan at Asante. Resale sellers competing with builder incentives need to lead with condition, upgrades, and aggressive pricing, not hope.
By Zip Code… Five Surprises
Surprise spans five zip codes, each with its own price band and product mix. The single-family number you see above is a citywide median … but the gap between far-west Sun City Grand and a brand-new Asante home is real money. Here is how the city breaks down in May 2026:
- 85374 (Sun City Grand, Arizona Traditions, Sun Village): Median sale price $395,000… softer than the citywide median because most resale inventory is age-restricted (45+ or 55+) and skews to one-story patio homes. Entry point for active-adult living in the West Valley.
- 85378 (Original Surprise, small footprint): Median sale price $340,000… oldest housing stock, smaller homes, the lowest entry price in the city. Investor and first-time buyer territory.
- 85379 (Marley Park, Surprise Farms, Rancho Gabriela, Royal Ranch): Median sale price $445,000… family master-plans, larger lots, strong Dysart school zoning. Highest resale volume zip in the city.
- 85387 (Asante, Heritage at Asante, Greer Ranch, far-north): Median sale price $475,000… newer inventory, three active builders, master-plan amenities, A-rated elementary feeders. Where buyers go for new construction without a CFD penalty.
- 85388 (Sterling Grove, Sierra Montana, Mountain Gate, west of Loop 303): Median sale price $520,000… the city’s premium zip, anchored by Sterling Grove’s Toll Brothers luxury builds and quiet Sierra Montana family streets. The best per-square-foot value in Surprise above $500K.
Surprise Neighborhoods & Subdivisions
Surprise Arizona Real Estate is a master-planned city by design. Outside of the small original townsite around Bell Road and Litchfield, almost every neighborhood is a formal subdivision with its own HOA, design guidelines, and amenities. The 13 communities below represent the volume and the buyer demand. Every address has been verified inside Surprise city limits.
Marley Park
The flagship traditional-neighborhood-design master plan anchored at 15073 W Sweetwater Ave. Sidewalks, alleys, parks, a town center, and a strong family identity. Some of the highest resale demand in Surprise.
Asante
Three builders active (Lennar, Pulte, Taylor Morrison). On-site community park, library, pool, and pickleball. Loop 303 access in two minutes. Strong A-rated elementary feeder.
Sterling Grove
Guard-gated Toll Brothers golf and country club on a Nicklaus Design course. Four active collections plus the new Atley and Brookhaven launched January 2026. The luxury anchor of Surprise.
Sun City Grand (The Grand)
Del Webb’s 45+ master plan, about 9,800 homes built 1996 to 2005. Four championship golf courses, multiple rec centers, full active-adult lifestyle. Resale-only at this point.
Arizona Traditions
Guard-gated 55+ with on-site golf course at 17225 N Citrus Dr. D.R. Horton-built, about 1,700 homes constructed 1996 to 2012. Resale market favors lock-and-leave snowbirds and full-time retirees.
Sun Village
Guard-gated 55+ at 17300 N Sun Village Pkwy. Smaller than The Grand, with an 18-hole golf course, two clubhouses, and a tighter community feel. Strong value at the lower end of the active-adult range.
Surprise Farms
Established family master plan with neighborhood parks, walking paths, and 98th-percentile safety rating per CrimeGrade neighborhood data. Strong feeder schools and easy Loop 303 access.
Sierra Montana
Quiet west-of-303 family subdivision. 99th-percentile neighborhood safety rating. Larger lot sizes than typical Surprise, with mountain views and good schools.
Rancho Gabriela
Family neighborhood anchored by Rancho Gabriela Elementary, the highest-scoring K-8 in Dysart Unified per ADE FY25 data (91.82 points). One of the top school-driven moves in Surprise.
Greer Ranch
Semi-custom and production homes on larger lots in north Surprise. Lower-density feel than Marley Park or Asante, with horse properties on the edges and quick access to White Tank Mountain Regional Park.
Mountain Gate
Established family subdivision in west Surprise. Solid resale volume, well-maintained streets, parks within the community. A reliable family move-up choice.
Royal Ranch
Mid-priced family subdivision with strong school zoning and HOA-maintained common areas. Frequently chosen by relocators coming from California and the Pacific Northwest.
Coyote Lakes
Guard-gated community at 18800 N Coyote Lakes Pkwy with its own golf course. Mixed-age neighborhood with a strong contingent of full-time residents and winter visitors.
Other notable Surprise subdivisions include Heritage at Asante (Lennar 55+), Artisan at Asante (Lennar, Pulte, Taylor Morrison new build), Sycamore Farms, Veramonte, Northwest Ranch, Ashton Ranch, Bell West Ranch, Litchfield Manor, and Kingswood Parke. All addresses on this page were verified inside Surprise city limits.
Surprise’s Neighboring Cities & Surrounding Markets
Surprise sits within Maricopa County in the West Valley site menu region. Most buyers and sellers looking at Surprise also compare against Sun City, Peoria, and Goodyear for value, and against Buckeye for newer master-planned inventory … and a smaller subset compares east to Phoenix proper or up to Anthem in the North Valley for lifestyle.
Explore All of Maricopa County Real Estate
Surprise is one of 27 incorporated cities and towns in Maricopa County, the fourth-largest county in the United States by population. The county includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Tempe, and Peoria. If you are weighing Surprise against other Maricopa submarkets, the county hub page covers all of them with price comparisons and lifestyle differences side by side.
▶Maricopa County Real Estate Guide◀Schools & School Districts
Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades (released April 15, 2026), Dysart Unified School District … which covers about 95 percent of Surprise … earned an A grade at the LEA (district) level with 24 schools, putting it among the top-performing K-12 districts in the West Valley. Nadaburg Unified, which serves the far-north pocket of Surprise above Asante, earned a B grade. Agua Fria Union High School District, which serves a small southwest sliver, also earned a B grade. School zoning matters enormously in Surprise resale value … confirm your exact assignment before writing an offer.
Dysart Unified School District… A-Rated District
Dysart Unified is the dominant K-12 district in Surprise, with 24 schools serving over 25,000 students across Surprise, El Mirage, and parts of Waddell. The district earned an A LEA grade in the FY25 ADE release and is one of only a handful of A-rated unified districts in Maricopa County’s West Valley. Top performers include Rancho Gabriela Elementary (A, 91.82 points… the highest score in the entire Dysart district), Canyon Ridge School (A, 91.54 points), Countryside Elementary (A, 90.36 points), and Surprise Elementary School (A, 83.85 points). Dysart’s four traditional high schools all earned A grades in FY25, which is exceptional.
Nadaburg Unified & Agua Fria Union… B-Rated Districts
Nadaburg Unified serves the unincorporated far-north pocket where Asante meets open desert. Desert Oasis Elementary (B, 79.33) is the higher-scoring of the two Nadaburg schools. Agua Fria Union High serves a small southwest slice and is graded at the LEA level as a B. Buyers in 85387 and 85388 should confirm district assignment carefully … the lines run through Surprise on a parcel-by-parcel basis.
Rancho Gabriela Elementary
Per ADE FY25 official data, Rancho Gabriela earned an A letter grade with 91.82 total points… the highest score in all of Dysart Unified. The Rancho Gabriela subdivision is named for the school and most of the homes are zoned to it.
ADE FY25: A 91.82 PTS #1 IN DISTRICTShadow Ridge High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Shadow Ridge earned an A letter grade with 89.01 total points… the highest-scoring high school in Dysart. Strong CTE, athletics, and AP offerings. Located near Sterling Grove and Asante feeder zones.
ADE FY25: A 89.01 PTS TOP HS IN DYSARTCanyon Ridge School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Canyon Ridge earned an A letter grade with 91.54 total points… a fraction of a point behind Rancho Gabriela. Serves families across multiple west and central Surprise neighborhoods.
ADE FY25: A 91.54 PTS K-8Valley Vista High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Valley Vista earned an A letter grade with 85.18 total points. Strong feeder for Marley Park, Surprise Farms, and Rancho Gabriela families. Robust academic and athletic programs.
ADE FY25: A 85.18 PTS 9-12School zoning in Surprise can change parcel by parcel, especially along the 85387 and 85388 lines where Dysart, Nadaburg, and Agua Fria boundaries meet. Always confirm the exact school assignment with the district before writing an offer. Charter options also include Calibre Academy Surprise (A, 87.46 points per ADE FY25) and Freedom Traditional Academy (A, 88.51 points), both within Dysart-served areas.
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 Surprise
Surprise rates well above the Arizona average and well above the national average for safety. CrimeGrade scores Surprise in the 79th percentile overall with an A- grade, meaning it is safer than 79 percent of US cities. Violent crime sits in the 77th percentile (B+ grade), and burglary sits in the 83rd percentile (A- grade). Like any growing city, crime is not evenly distributed… the southwest and west neighborhoods (Sterling Grove, Sierra Montana, Sun City Grand) consistently rank in the 95th-plus percentile at the neighborhood level, while pockets near the older eastern corridor along Bell Road see slightly higher property crime counts.
Law Enforcement Jurisdiction in Surprise
Surprise is an incorporated city with single-agency law enforcement. The Surprise Police Department is the primary patrol agency, headquartered at 14250 W Statler Plaza, Suite 103, Surprise, AZ 85374 (non-emergency 623-222-4000, emergencies 911). The department operates 24-hour patrol citywide and handles all in-city criminal investigations. The Arizona Department of Public Safety provides highway patrol coverage on Loop 303, US-60 (Grand Avenue), and the surrounding state routes. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office holds standard county-wide jurisdiction but is not the primary patrol agency for Surprise city limits … it serves the unincorporated county pockets that ring the city.
Surprise Safety Snapshot
Per CrimeGrade’s most recent compiled data, Surprise rates A- overall, with violent crime running about 1.99 per 1,000 residents (B+ grade) and burglary at 1.12 per 1,000 (A- grade). West and southwest neighborhoods rate strongest at the neighborhood level.
Neighborhood-level data shows the safest Surprise pockets are Surprise Farms (98th percentile for violent crime safety), Sierra Montana (99th percentile overall), and most of Sun City Grand. East-of-Litchfield neighborhoods see roughly two to three times the property crime rate of the west side, driven mostly by retail-corridor incidents along Bell Road rather than residential break-ins. For families and active-adult buyers, the practical safety profile of Surprise is comparable to Peoria, Chandler, and Gilbert.
Major Employers & Commute
Surprise is one of the strongest employment commute markets in the West Valley. Luke Air Force Base sits 10 to 25 minutes south for the F-35 mission and associated contractor workforce (Lockheed Martin, AAFES, and several aerospace subcontractors). Healthcare is anchored by Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City (501 beds, U.S. News Best Regional Hospital), Banner Del E. Webb in Sun City West, and HonorHealth Medical Group’s Surprise campus at the Village at Prasada off Loop 303. The city government and Dysart Unified are themselves major in-city employers.
Top employers within commuting distance
The unlock for Surprise commute appeal is Loop 303, which connects directly into I-10 to the south and the TSMC corridor at I-17 to the east. The TSMC north Phoenix semiconductor campus and the surrounding supplier ecosystem (Applied Materials, ASM, plus the new Amkor packaging plant under construction) have started pulling skilled workers from Surprise as an affordable bedroom community. Combined with Luke AFB’s permanent F-35 mission and the Banner healthcare cluster, Surprise has a more diversified employment base than the older “retirement city” reputation suggests.
New Construction… Four Active Master Plans
Surprise is one of the most active new construction markets in Maricopa County. As of May 2026, Surprise has roughly 900 active new construction listings across 23 builders, per Jome’s latest compiled data. The market is concentrated in four major communities: Sterling Grove, Asante, Artisan at Asante, and Asante Heritage (the 55+ side). Builder incentives are real and substantial right now … rate buy-downs, closing cost credits, and design center allowances are all on the table.
- Toll Brothers at Sterling Grove (Active, expanding): 11612 N Greenwich Blvd, Surprise, AZ 85388 ✅. Guard-gated golf community on a Nicklaus Design course. Multiple collections active: Atley (3 designs, 2,021 to 2,439 sf, 4-5 beds, from mid-$400,000s), Brookhaven (3 designs, 2,449 to 2,892 sf, 5 beds, from low $500,000s), Concord (5 designs, 2,354 to 3,741 sf, from $714,995), Arlington, Sonoma, and the ultra-luxury Pasadena Collection (from $3.5M). Bridgewater model home opened January 2026.
- Lennar at Asante Artisan (Active): 24308 N 167th Lane, Surprise, AZ 85387 ✅. 109 single-family homes planned within the larger Artisan at Asante master plan (2,700-lot full build-out across builders). HOA $185/month. CFD assessment of about 0.50 percent. Premier collection priced $369,000 to $408,000.
- Pulte at Artisan at Asante (Active): Sales gallery at the Artisan at Asante community center ✅. Multiple plans from the mid-$300,000s to mid-$500,000s. Pulte is one of three Asante builders alongside Lennar and Taylor Morrison.
- Taylor Morrison at Asante (Active): Sales gallery within the Asante master plan ✅. Single-family from the high-$300,000s. Standard amenity access to Asante community park, library, pool, and pickleball.
- Lennar at Asante Heritage (55+, active): Within the Asante master plan ✅. Four active collections: Inspiration (single-family), Tradition II (attached duplex), Encore II (RV garages, largest plans), and Freedom II (RV garages, mid-size). HOA around $231 plus collection fees. Exclusive Lennar builder community.
Important disclosure: Many Surprise new construction communities carry a Community Facilities District (CFD) assessment in addition to standard property tax. Asante is at roughly 0.50 percent. Sterling Grove has its own master HOA structure with guard-gate and golf-club costs. Always pull the full annual carrying cost (tax + CFD + HOA + club dues if applicable) before deciding between new and resale. Builder incentives are real but typically tied to using the builder’s preferred lender … compare the true APR cost against an outside lender before signing.
Read the full Arizona New Construction Buyer Guide before you visit any model home.
Condos & Townhomes… May 2026
Surprise has a modest attached housing market relative to its single-family inventory. Most condos and townhomes are concentrated in The Grand (Sun City Grand), Arizona Traditions, and Sun Village 45+/55+ communities, with smaller infill projects scattered through the older 85378 zip. May 2026 condo and townhome inventory is small but stable, with median list prices around $389,000 and a meaningful entry-price tier under $250,000.
Active Listings 62 ▲ Verified |
Median List $389,000 → Stable |
Entry Price $199,500 → Most affordable |
Top of Range $580,000 ▲ Luxury resale |
Price / Sq Ft $185 to $245 ▲ Range |
Days on Market 55 to 95 → Range |
Sale-to-List 96.8% → Healthy |
Active Communities 7 → Verified ✅ |
Active Condo & Townhome Communities (Verified)
- The Grand (Sun City Grand) Condos & Patio Homes… 19006 N Remington Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374 ✅. The largest pool of attached and patio-home inventory in Surprise. 45+ active-adult community with four championship golf courses. Price range $250K to $500K. Strong snowbird demand.
- Arizona Traditions Patio Homes… 17225 N Citrus Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374 ✅. Guard-gated 55+ with patio homes attached to the main subdivision. Lock-and-leave friendly. Price range $310K to $450K.
- Sun Village Patio Homes… 17300 N Sun Village Pkwy, Surprise, AZ 85374 ✅. Smaller-footprint patio homes in a 55+ guard-gated setting. Price range $280K to $400K.
- Coyote Lakes Patio Homes… 18800 N Coyote Lakes Pkwy, Surprise, AZ 85374 ✅. Mixed-age guard-gated community with attached and detached options. Price range $325K to $475K.
- Heritage at Asante Attached (Tradition II by Lennar)… within Asante master plan, 85387 ✅. New construction attached duplex homes in the 55+ Heritage side of Asante. Lennar-exclusive.
- Happy Trails Resort… 17200 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374 ✅. 55+ guard-gated manufactured-home and RV-lot resort with 2,000+ sites. Entry-level price point for active adults.
- LaSolana at The Grand… within Sun City Grand ✅. Smaller condo enclave with shared pool and clubhouse access to the full Grand amenity package.
What Surprise Residents Say
Surprise’s resident reviews on Niche community pages, local Facebook community groups, and city subreddits consistently highlight four themes: school quality (especially the A-rated Dysart core), the master-planned amenity package, the value relative to the East Valley, and Loop 303’s commute upgrade. Below are anonymized themes drawn directly from public community reviews.
We moved from California for half the cost of housing and ended up with a better house and better schools. Rancho Gabriela has been outstanding for our kids … they actually beat the East Valley schools we toured before deciding.
The Grand was the right move for us. Four golf courses, every club imaginable, a real community feel. Loop 303 means we can be at Banner Boswell in 10 minutes if we ever need it. We feel completely set.
Sterling Grove sold us the day we drove through the gate. Toll built the house we wanted, the golf is private and excellent, and we are 30 minutes from work in the TSMC corridor. The HOA is real money but the lifestyle delivers.
Marley Park feels like an actual neighborhood, not just houses on cul-de-sacs. The kids walk to the park, we know our neighbors, and the schools are top of the district. For us this is the right family stage.
Why Surprise Arizona Real Estate Matters in 2026
Surprise has matured. What started as a retirement-anchored town along Bell Road in the 1990s has become one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most diversified West Valley cities … and it now offers something almost nowhere else in Maricopa County can match: a top-rated school district (Dysart A LEA), four active master-planned new construction communities, an A- safety profile, Loop 303 direct access to the TSMC corridor, and median prices still well under $425,000.
Key drivers supporting Surprise Arizona Real Estate include:
- Dysart Unified A-grade district… one of the few A-rated unified K-12 districts in the West Valley per ADE FY25 data. Multiple A-rated K-8 and A-rated 9-12 schools.
- Sterling Grove luxury anchor… Toll Brothers golf community pulling executive relocators and TSMC-corridor buyers who want privacy and amenity at a fraction of Scottsdale’s price.
- Asante master plan… three active builders, 2,700-lot build-out, on-site library and community park, A-rated elementary feeder. The most school-driven new construction value in the West Valley.
- The Grand (Sun City Grand)… Del Webb’s 45+ flagship with four championship courses and a still-deep resale market for active adults.
- Loop 303 connectivity… direct shot to I-10 south, I-17 east to TSMC, and the entire West Valley logistics corridor.
- HonorHealth and Banner footprint… HonorHealth at Prasada plus Banner Boswell (U.S. News Best Regional Hospital) just 10 minutes east.
- Surprise Stadium and Recreation Campus… spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, year-round community amenity.
- Strong A- safety profile… 79th-percentile safety per CrimeGrade with neighborhood-level pockets in the 95th-plus percentile.
- Median price well below the Maricopa County average… $422,000 vs. county-wide medians pushing $500,000-plus in the East Valley.
- Aggressive builder incentives in 2026… rate buy-downs and closing-cost credits across Sterling Grove, Asante, and Artisan at Asante. Real money on the table for buyers right now.
Surprise is no longer the West Valley’s retirement secondary market. It is a fully diversified, school-driven, employer-anchored growth city … and the May 2026 price softening is the buying window. Sellers who price right will still close. Buyers who move before the 2027 rate-driven demand return will get the best terms this cycle.
May 2026… Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: Best negotiating leverage Surprise has seen in three years. Median sits near $422,000, sale-to-list is at 97.5 percent, and months of supply is at 6.8. Push on inspection repairs, closing-cost credits, and rate buy-downs on resale and new construction alike.
- Sellers: The 2022 peak is not coming back this cycle. Price to the most recent comp set (not last year’s). Pre-list inspection and small staging investments are paying back. Days on market in the high 60s is the new normal … plan for it.
- New Construction Buyers: Toll Brothers, Lennar, Pulte, and Taylor Morrison are all running real incentives right now. Compare the builder’s lender against an outside lender on a true APR basis. Asante CFD is about 0.50 percent… always model the full carrying cost.
- 55+ Buyers: The Grand, Arizona Traditions, Sun Village, and the newer Heritage at Asante (Lennar) all offer distinct lifestyle and price profiles. The Grand resales below $400K are real value for snowbirds.
- Relocators from out of state: Surprise is one of the strongest cost-per-square-foot values in Maricopa County. Combine Dysart A schools, A- safety, and Loop 303 commutes … it is the West Valley’s most under-marketed family market.
- Investors: 85378 (original Surprise) has the lowest entry prices and continues to be the most rentable submarket. The Grand attracts strong snowbird seasonal rental demand October through April.
Frequently Asked Questions
The May 2026 median single-family sale price in Surprise sits in the $419,000 to $425,000 range, down about 2 to 5 percent year over year. Active inventory is up and days on market have stretched into the high 60s, which has shifted the market modestly in favor of buyers.
Yes. CrimeGrade ranks Surprise in the 79th percentile for overall safety with an A- grade, meaning it is safer than 79 percent of US cities. Violent crime sits in the 77th percentile (B+ grade). West and southwest Surprise neighborhoods, including Sun City Grand and Sterling Grove, rate even safer at the neighborhood level.
Most of Surprise is served by Dysart Unified School District (K-12), which earned an A LEA grade in the ADE FY25 A-F release. Far-north Surprise is served by Nadaburg Unified (B grade). Top Dysart schools include Rancho Gabriela (A, 91.82 points), Canyon Ridge (A, 91.54), Countryside Elementary (A, 90.36), and Shadow Ridge High School (A, 89.01).
Surprise spans five zip codes: 85374 (south and central, including Sun City Grand and Arizona Traditions), 85378 (small east-central area), 85379 (Marley Park and Surprise Farms), 85387 (Asante and far north), and 85388 (Sterling Grove, Sierra Montana, and west).
Yes. Surprise is one of the most active new construction markets in the West Valley. Toll Brothers is selling four collections at Sterling Grove from the mid-$400,000s to $3.5M. Lennar, Pulte, and Taylor Morrison are all selling at Asante and Artisan at Asante from the $300,000s to mid-$500,000s. Lennar is also exclusive builder at Asante Heritage (55+).
Major employers within commuting distance include Luke Air Force Base (10 to 25 minutes), Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, HonorHealth Medical Group Surprise (at Prasada), City of Surprise, Dysart Unified School District, Sun Health, Walmart Distribution, and the growing TSMC north Phoenix campus (35 to 45 minutes via Loop 303). The West Valley logistics corridor has expanded significantly along Loop 303.
Surprise has a modest attached housing market with townhomes and patio home condos concentrated in The Grand, Arizona Traditions, and Sun Village. Median townhome list prices sit around $389,000. Entry-level patio condos in age-restricted communities can start under $200,000, with The Grand resales typically in the $250,000 to $500,000 range depending on floor plan and golf-course frontage.
Surprise offers one of the strongest value propositions in Maricopa County. Median sale prices around $420,000 buy substantially more home than equivalent dollars in Scottsdale, Tempe, or Gilbert. The city has a top-rated school district (Dysart, A-grade LEA), an A- safety grade, active new construction across four major builders, and direct Loop 303 access to West Valley employers and the TSMC corridor.
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Surprise Business & Commercial Real Estate
Surprise commercial real estate is anchored by the Village at Prasada, the open-air retail and entertainment center along Loop 303 that has fundamentally changed the West Valley retail map. Add the Surprise Stadium recreation campus, the growing HonorHealth and Banner medical clusters, and the Loop 303 industrial corridor pushing south toward Glendale … and Surprise has become a legitimate West Valley business submarket, not just a bedroom community.
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Office Lease Rates $22 to $32 → Annual NNN range |
Retail Lease Rates $24 to $40 → Annual NNN range |
Industrial Lease $0.85 to $1.20 → Per SF / month NNN |
Cap Rates Trading 6.25% to 7.50% → Recent sales |
Active Listings 95+ ▲ Lease + sale |
Total Inventory 9.5M SF → Across types |
For Sale Range $450K to $14M → Mixed |
Anchor Asset 1.1M SF → Village at Prasada |
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Coverage area: Surprise Arizona Real Estate across all five Surprise zip codes (85374, 85378, 85379, 85387, 85388) in northwest Maricopa 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. 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, with Niche, GreatSchools, and SchoolGrade as secondary references only. 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.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026.