Apache Junction Arizona Real Estate Market Report — May 2026
- May 2026 Snapshot
- Prices & Volume
- By Zip Code
- Neighborhoods
- Neighboring Cities
- Schools & Districts
- Safety & Crime
- Employers & Commute
- New Construction
- Condos & 55+ Communities
- Resident Testimonials
- Why Apache Junction Matters
- Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- FAQ
- Get In Touch
- Commercial & Business
- Methodology & Sources
Apache Junction Arizona real estate is in a different chapter than the rest of the East Valley in May 2026. The median single-family sale price sits near $460,000, up roughly 1.5% year-over-year but down sharply from the 2024 peak. Active inventory has expanded to 481 homes… days on market have stretched to 82, up from 63 a year ago. The buyer leverage that vanished from Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler over the past two years has returned to Apache Junction in force. Add the Superstition Vistas build-out (Blossom Rock, Radiance, The Crest Collection), the deepest 55+ park inventory in the Valley, and per-square-foot pricing near $237, and the case for relocating East is the strongest it has been in five years.
May 2026 Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price $460,000 ▲ +1.5% YoY |
Median List Price $473,990 ▼ Down 7% vs prior month |
Price / Sq Ft $237 ▼ -4.4% YoY |
Homes Sold (Mo) 68 ▲ vs. 50 last year |
Active Listings 481 ▲ Elevated supply |
Days on Market 82 ▼ Slower vs. 63 last year |
Sale-to-List 97% → Negotiable |
Months of Supply 7.1 ▼ Buyer-favorable |
Prices & Volume… May 2026
Apache Junction Arizona real estate is firmly in buyer-favorable territory heading into May 2026. The median single-family sale price sits near $460,000 with one offer per property on average and an 82-day median time on market. That is a 30% slowdown versus the 63-day pace this market clocked a year ago. Price per square foot is $237, down 4.4% year-over-year, and median list prices have softened 7% versus the prior month and 6% versus April 2025. Volume held up… 68 homes sold last month versus 50 the prior year, so demand is intact, but pricing power has reset.
The high end of the market still exists. Active inventory ranges from manufactured-home and park-model entry points under $50,000 to custom desert estates listed past $2.9 million, with the broadest concentration sitting between $375,000 and $625,000 for resale single-family in 85119 and 85120. Custom builds on county-acre lots in the Goldfield and Tonto Hills corridors continue to pull premium pricing when they hit the market, but inventory is thin.
By Zip Code… The Apache Junction Footprint
Apache Junction covers four zip codes plus a small Maricopa County edge. Pricing, lot sizes, and housing types vary dramatically by zip. Your zip code dictates whether you are looking at park models, resale single-family, new construction, or custom estates.
- 85119 (City Core / North): The civic-center zip. Covers most of the original Apache Junction townsite north of US 60. Single-family resale concentration, mixed lot sizes, the original mobile parks like Rock Shadows and Mosaic Sun, and the Apache Junction Police Department headquarters at 1001 N. Idaho Road. Active median list around $420,000 to $475,000.
- 85120 (South of US 60): Largest by population. Heavy 55+ park concentration along the Apache Trail corridor (Apache Wells, Sunland Village, Sunland Springs Village, Superstition Sunrise). Newer single-family west of Meridian. Active median $385,000 to $445,000.
- 85117 (Gold Canyon overlap): Officially a Gold Canyon zip but covers eastern Apache Junction parcels on the way to Gold Canyon Golf Resort. Larger lots, custom homes, $500,000 to $1M+ range.
- 85178 (Far East Edge): Sparse, rural, county-edge lots. Limited inventory, custom-build territory.
Note that Superstition Vistas… the master-planned new construction corridor north of US 60 in 85119 and 85120… is the only meaningful new-build activity inside city limits and is pulling new buyers into both zips.
Apache Junction Neighborhoods & Communities
Apache Junction’s neighborhood mix is unlike any other East Valley city. Mobile and manufactured homes make up roughly 46% of housing units… the highest share of any incorporated East Valley city. Single-family detached homes account for another 40%. The remaining mix is condos, townhomes, and apartments. Below are the master-planned communities, established subdivisions, and major 55+ resorts buyers ask about most… every one verified inside Apache Junction city limits.
Superstition Vistas (New Construction Corridor)
The major build-out anchor. Three active master plans: Blossom Rock (Brookfield), Radiance at Superstition Vistas (D.R. Horton), and The Crest Collection at Superstition Vista (Century Communities). Multiple builders, resort-style amenities, parks, pools, pickleball courts, walking trails. Drives all new buyer demand in the city.
Blossom Rock (Brookfield Residential)
Brookfield-developed master plan inside Superstition Vistas. 19+ model homes across five builders including Pulte, Taylor Morrison, Lennar, KB Home, William Ryan. Floor plans 1,339 to 3,094 sq ft, 3 to 8 bedrooms. 16+ acre central park, 1.5-acre community lake, dog park, basketball court, trails.
Radiance at Superstition Vistas (D.R. Horton)
D.R. Horton community near Ironwood Drive and Ray Avenue. 1,330 to 2,487 sq ft floor plans, 3 to 5 bedrooms, available 3-car garages. Resort-style pool, splash pad, fire pits, fitness center, clubhouse, parks. 3 miles to Highway 24, 8 miles to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
The Crest Collection at Superstition Vista
Century Communities gated single-story product. Final close-out… only a few homes remain. Resort-style pool with lounge deck, pickleball courts, cornhole greens, amenity center with shaded patio seating and outdoor grills. Minutes to Highway 60.
Apache Wells
Iconic 55+ resort community along US 60 corridor. Mix of manufactured homes, park models, and modular single-family. 18-hole golf course, multiple pools, pickleball, tennis, large clubhouse. One of Apache Junction’s signature retirement anchors.
Sunland Village & Sunland Springs Village
Two adjacent 55+ communities. Manufactured and site-built single-family, low-maintenance lots, multiple recreation centers, golf adjacency. Snowbird-friendly with strong winter occupancy and consistent year-round resale.
Rock Shadows
55+ manufactured home resort with brand-new park models from Cavco starting around $200,000. Cozy 1-bed and 2-bed layouts, open floor plans, modern updates. Affordable winter-resident anchor in 85119.
Mosaic Sun
Vibrant pet-friendly RV and manufactured-home resort near Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix borders. Energy-efficient new park models, stainless steel appliances, larger lots, mountain views. Active community calendar, snowbird-heavy.
Superstition Sunrise
55+ manufactured home community with strong Superstition Mountain views. Multiple pools, fitness center, clubhouse, social calendar. Entry-level snowbird and full-time retiree option.
Goldfield Ranch / Tonto Hills Custom Corridor
County-edge horse and custom-home lots on 1-acre-plus parcels. No HOA in much of the corridor. Build-to-suit opportunities at roughly $285 per sq ft on shared or private wells. The luxury anchor of the eastern Apache Junction footprint.
Mountain Brook Estates
Established subdivision north of US 60 with mid-tier single-family product, mountain views, HOA-managed. Family-oriented, stable values, walk to Peralta Trail Elementary (B-rated by ADE FY25).
Entrada del Oro
Newer single-family subdivision south of US 60 in the 85120 corridor. Built mostly 2010s. HOA, parks, family demographics, walking distance to Four Peaks Elementary. Strong resale activity.
Apache Junction has 8+ major 55+ resort communities… HOPA-enforced age restrictions apply, so always verify before offer. Other notable Apache Junction communities include Las Palmas Grand, Carriage Manor, Val Vista Village, Monte Vista RV Resort, The Wells, La Hacienda RV Resort, and Meridian Manor.
Apache Junction’s Neighboring Cities & Surrounding Markets
Apache Junction sits within Pinal County… Arizona’s fastest-growing county and the East Valley’s primary growth corridor. Many Apache Junction buyers and sellers also consider these neighboring East Valley markets. Each has its own price points, lifestyle, and inventory profile. Tap any city below for a complete market report.
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Apache Junction is part of Pinal County… Arizona’s fastest-growing county and the East Valley’s primary growth corridor for affordable single-family inventory. County-wide data, trends, and all cities in one guide.
▶Pinal County Real Estate Guide◀Schools & School Districts
Schools matter to anyone relocating to Apache Junction with children, and the data is mixed. Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades (released April 15, 2026… the most current official data available), the district as a whole earned a C grade with significant variance between individual campuses. The strongest elementary schools in Apache Junction are B-rated, and Apache Junction High School itself is also B-rated. Families targeting top elementary schools should verify campus assignment before offering.
Apache Junction Unified School District (K-12)… C-Rated District
The Apache Junction Unified School District serves the entire city as a unified K-12 district. The district earned a C letter grade in the FY25 ADE release with 5 schools system-wide. The standout individual campuses earned B grades, while one campus earned a D. The single-district structure simplifies enrollment but makes campus selection inside the district critical for families targeting school quality.
Top Apache Junction Schools by ADE FY25 Grade
Peralta Trail Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Peralta Trail Elementary earned a B letter grade with 81.52 total points… the top elementary campus in Apache Junction. Strong proficiency and growth scores. Walk-to-school location for several Mountain Brook Estates and Sycamore Vista neighborhoods. The school families specifically target inside the district.
B-RATED ADE FY25 81.52 POINTS TOP K-6 IN AJApache Junction High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Apache Junction High earned a B letter grade with 76.39 total points and a perfect 10.00 graduation rate score. The only traditional high school in the district. Athletics, CTE programs, and a long-standing community identity. School resource officer on staff through APJPD partnership.
B-RATED ADE FY25 76.39 POINTS PERFECT GRAD RATEDesert Vista Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Desert Vista Elementary earned a B letter grade with 78.43 total points. Strong proficiency (47.53) and meaningful growth scores. Serves much of the 85120 corridor and Superstition Vistas new construction families. Worth targeting for elementary-age relocation buyers.
B-RATED ADE FY25 78.43 POINTS SOLID GROWTHFour Peaks Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Four Peaks Elementary earned a C letter grade with 63.35 total points. Serves the central Apache Junction corridor. Solid acceleration and readiness scoring (10.00 max), proficiency in the mid-range. Steady community campus with engaged staff.
C-RATED ADE FY25 63.35 POINTS FULL ACCEL SCORECactus Canyon Junior High
Per ADE FY25 official data, Cactus Canyon Junior High earned a D letter grade with 54.51 total points. The district’s bridge campus between elementary and Apache Junction High. Lower proficiency and growth scores. Families targeting strong middle-school performance often consider charter alternatives like Apache Trail High School (B-rated, alternative model) or look into nearby Florence USD options.
D-RATED ADE FY25 54.51 POINTS VERIFY ASSIGNApache Trail High School (Charter)
Per ADE FY25 official data, Apache Trail High School earned a B letter grade as an alternative-model charter campus. Operated by American Charter Schools Foundation. Open-enrollment option for Apache Junction families seeking a smaller alternative high-school environment. Tuition-free.
B-RATED ADE FY25 CHARTER ALTERNATIVE MODELImportant: School zone verification is critical in Apache Junction. The district uses neighborhood assignment for elementary schools, and Peralta Trail vs. Four Peaks vs. Desert Vista assignment depends on specific address. If you are targeting Peralta Trail or Desert Vista specifically, verify the assignment for any property before you offer. School grades, total points earned, and district-level LEA grades cited above are taken directly from the official ADE FY25 A-F Letter Grades file released April 15, 2026.
Schools source: Primary data from the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Public File released April 15, 2026. Third-party aggregators (Niche, GreatSchools, SchoolGrade) are secondary references only and have been omitted where they conflict with ADE data.
Safety & Crime in Apache Junction
Apache Junction’s safety profile is roughly in line with national averages, with property crime running below and violent-crime risk slightly mixed depending on source. The 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Reports showed total crime fell 20% versus 2023, with violent crime decreasing 16% and property crime decreasing 8%. Cost-of-crime per resident sits below the Phoenix metropolitan average. Buyer perception in the city skews positive: published community reviews show 56% of residents rate the city “very safe” and another 22% rate it “pretty safe.”
Law Enforcement Jurisdiction in Apache Junction
Apache Junction is policed under a single-agency framework with the standard state highway overlay. Primary patrol is handled by the Apache Junction Police Department (APJPD), an Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program accredited agency, headquartered at 1001 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (mailing address 300 E. Superstition Blvd.). The department operates with approximately 89 sworn officers and 132 total full-time law enforcement employees per FBI 2024 reporting. As an incorporated city, Apache Junction holds full police authority within city limits, and APJPD is the agency dispatched for routine residential and commercial calls. Highway enforcement on US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and SR 88 (Apache Trail) is handled by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. For parcels in the small Maricopa County overlap near El Dorado Mobile Estates, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office holds concurrent jurisdiction… otherwise, calls from Pinal County edges are supported by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.
Apache Junction Safety Snapshot
Apache Junction’s overall crime rate is roughly 15% lower than the national average. Violent crime risk is 1 in 235 per local FBI data, and total crime fell 20% year-over-year in the most recent FBI 2024 release. The city sits in the 45th percentile of Arizona cities by safety… safer than 45% of Arizona cities and 32% of cities nationally per AreaVibes scoring.
Property crime in Apache Junction is roughly 9% below the national average, and the daily property-crime rate runs about 1.19 times less than the Arizona average. The retail and US 60 corridor sees the bulk of property-crime activity, which is a standard suburban pattern reflecting commercial traffic. Residential neighborhoods… particularly the gated 55+ resorts and the newer Superstition Vistas master plans… post much lower numbers than the city-wide average. APJPD publishes monthly crime stats and partners with LexisNexis Community Crime Map for resident lookups.
Major Employers & Commute
Apache Junction is primarily a residential city, and most professional commuters drive west into Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and the broader Phoenix employment ecosystem. The major direct employers inside Apache Junction are public sector (City of Apache Junction, Apache Junction Unified School District), healthcare (Banner Goldfield Medical Center), retail (Walmart, Fry’s, Home Depot), and seasonal tourism (Arizona Renaissance Festival, Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield Ghost Town). The deeper commute story is the easy US 60 access west to Mesa Gateway Airport, the Intel-Chandler semiconductor corridor, and downtown Phoenix.
Top employers within commuting distance
Mesa Gateway Airport sits 8 to 12 miles south of Apache Junction depending on zip and is the fastest-growing commercial airport in the Valley. The Boeing Mesa AH-64 Apache helicopter campus and Empire Caterpillar are two of the largest direct employers within a 25-minute commute. For semiconductor and tech professionals, the Intel Chandler campus and the broader TSMC supply-chain ecosystem to the south are reachable in 35 to 40 minutes via US 60 to Loop 202. The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway employment corridor (Cessna, ASU Polytechnic, Boeing, BridgePoint Continuing Care, GoDaddy data center) is a major commute destination for AJ residents.
New Construction… Superstition Vistas
Apache Junction’s new construction story runs through one master corridor: Superstition Vistas, the build-out anchor between US 60 and SR 24 in the 85119 and 85120 zip codes. After two decades of effectively zero organized new construction inside city limits, Superstition Vistas has become the largest single-family build-out in the East Valley with multiple competing master plans now actively selling.
The plan: Three active master plans, 5+ home builders, hundreds of homes already delivered or in vertical construction, and meaningful inventory through 2026 and 2027. Pricing starts in the high $300,000s and runs to roughly $700,000.
- Blossom Rock at Superstition Vistas (Brookfield Residential, active): 119 N Sales Center, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 ✅. The flagship master plan. 19+ model homes across five builders… Pulte Homes, Taylor Morrison, Lennar, KB Home, William Ryan. Floor plans 1,339 to 3,094 sq ft, 3 to 8 bedrooms. 16+ acre central park, 1.5-acre community lake, dog park, basketball court, trails. Phase II amenities include pool, pickleball courts, sport courts.
- Radiance at Superstition Vistas (D.R. Horton, active): Ironwood Drive & Ray Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 ✅. America’s Builder. 1,330 to 2,487 sq ft floor plans, 3 to 5 bedrooms, available 3-car garages. Price range $426,000 to $607,000. Resort-style pool, splash pad, fire pits, fitness center, clubhouse. About 8 miles to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
- The Crest Collection at Superstition Vista (Century Communities, final close-out): 2640 E. Music Mountain Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 ✅. Gated single-story product. Only a few homes remain… close-out warning. Resort-style pool with lounge deck, pickleball courts, cornhole greens, amenity center.
- Pulte Homes at Blossom Rock (active): Portfolio at Blossom Rock and Fusion at Blossom Rock collections. 2,363 to 2,895 sq ft floor plans with flexible bonus rooms. Active sales, multiple quick move-in homes.
Important disclosure: Some Superstition Vistas builders are publicly cautioning buyers about potential Community Facilities District (CFD) or special assessment exposure on certain phases. There will be at least one master HOA at Blossom Rock and possibly neighborhood-level sub-associations. Review the public report, current HOA budget, and any CFD disclosure before signing. And bring your own buyer’s agent… builder site representatives work for the builder, not you.
Read the full Arizona New Construction Buyer Guide before you visit any model home.
Condos, Townhomes & 55+ Communities… May 2026
Apache Junction does not have a deep traditional condo market the way Phoenix or Scottsdale does. The city’s attached-housing inventory is dominated by manufactured homes, park models, and 55+ resort product… and that is the entry point for retirees, snowbirds, and budget-conscious buyers wanting access to East Valley amenities at sub-$300,000 pricing. Apache Junction has the deepest 55+ park inventory in the Phoenix metro area. The handful of true attached condos that do exist run from the low $200,000s through the mid-$300,000s.
Active Manufactured / Park Model 200+ → Across 55+ resorts |
Entry Park Model $60K to $90K → Land-lease product |
New Cavco Park Model $180K to $230K ▲ 2025 production |
True Attached Condos Limited → Rare in AJ |
Top 55+ Range $220K to $475K → Sunland Village |
Days on Market 60 to 100 → Seasonal swings |
Sale-to-List 95% to 97% → Negotiable |
Verified 55+ Resorts 8+ → Verified ✅ |
Active 55+ & Manufactured Home Communities (Verified)
- Apache Wells… 2655 N Recker Rd area extending into Apache Junction, AZ 85120 ✅. 18-hole golf, multiple pools, large clubhouse. Manufactured and park-model product from $180,000 to $450,000.
- Sunland Village… 725 S Rochester, Mesa border area, AZ 85120 ✅. 55+ established resort. Site-built and manufactured, $220,000 to $400,000 range.
- Sunland Springs Village… AZ 85120 ✅. Sister community to Sunland Village. Site-built single-family in 55+ HOA. $325,000 to $475,000.
- Rock Shadows… AZ 85119 ✅. 55+ manufactured home resort. New Cavco park models from $200,000. Pool, clubhouse, pickleball.
- Mosaic Sun… AZ 85119 ✅. Pet-friendly RV + manufactured-home resort near Tempe-Mesa-Phoenix borders. Energy-efficient new product, larger lots.
- Superstition Sunrise… AZ 85120 ✅. 55+ resort with Superstition Mountain views. Multiple pools, fitness, full social calendar. $70,000 to $260,000 range.
- Carriage Manor… AZ 85120 ✅. Established 55+ park-model resort. Land-lease and resident-owned options.
- Las Palmas Grand… AZ 85120 ✅. 55+ luxury manufactured-home resort. Higher-end park models with garages.
What Apache Junction Residents Say
The numbers tell part of the story. Resident voices tell the rest. The themes below reflect what longtime Apache Junction homeowners consistently say in published community reviews.
Apache Junction is very quiet and away from the city, which is the best place to be. I have a view of the mountain on my way home and the weather is a lot cooler than the metro Phoenix area. There are a lot of new restaurants, gyms, and homes being built.
I have lived in Apache Junction since 2018 and am blessed to live so close to the Superstition Mountains. Every day is a beautiful day in my town. My kids go to an outstanding public school, I’ve found an abundance of community support, and we live in a friendly town.
Great weather, nice people, and a lot of opportunities for those who want to work for a living. The town is growing by leaps and bounds. The Superstition Mountains are the second-most-photographed site in Arizona after the Grand Canyon. Easy access to the light rail in Mesa, which you can ride to Phoenix for a few dollars.
We snowbird from Minnesota every November through April. Apache Wells is everything we hoped for… golf, pickleball, dozens of friends from across the country, and we cleared out of the cold for less than what a condo would have cost us in Scottsdale. The mountain view from our patio is the best part.
Why Apache Junction Arizona Real Estate Matters in 2026
Apache Junction occupies a strategic position in the East Valley where affordability, growth, and lifestyle converge. Bordered by Superstition Mountain and the Tonto National Forest to the east, the city sits at the literal junction of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the open Arizona desert. The Superstition Vistas master corridor adds thousands of new homes through 2027, while the existing footprint preserves the deepest 55+ retiree inventory in the Valley.
Key drivers supporting Apache Junction Arizona real estate include:
- East Valley’s most affordable single-family entry point… median $460,000 versus $700,000+ in Gilbert and Chandler
- Superstition Vistas master corridor… three active master plans, 5+ builders, new product through 2027
- Apache Junction High School B-rated per ADE FY25 (76.39 points, perfect graduation rate)
- Peralta Trail Elementary B-rated per ADE FY25 (81.52 points, top elementary in district)
- Desert Vista Elementary B-rated per ADE FY25 (78.43 points)
- Apache Trail High School B-rated charter alternative per ADE FY25
- Total crime 15% below national average, down 20% YoY per FBI 2024 UCR
- Apache Junction Police Department… AZ Law Enforcement Accreditation Program agency, 89 sworn officers
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 20 minutes… fastest-growing commercial airport in the Valley
- Direct US 60 access to Mesa, Tempe, Intel Chandler, ASU
- Superstition Mountain & Lost Dutchman State Park at the city’s eastern edge
- Deepest 55+ resort inventory in metro Phoenix… Apache Wells, Sunland Village, Rock Shadows, and more
Apache Junction Arizona real estate is the smart-money East Valley play in 2026. Pricing has reset. New construction has finally arrived. The schools have a clear top tier worth targeting. The case is not speculative… it is structural.
May 2026… Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: Apache Junction Arizona real estate is giving you the most leverage of any East Valley city. 481 active listings, 82-day median DOM, 7.1 months of supply. This is a buyer-favorable market. Pre-approval, comp review, HOA/CFD review on every offer. Negotiate on price and terms.
- Sellers: 97% sale-to-list still happens… but only when priced correctly. Median list prices are down 7% versus the prior month and 6% versus April 2025. Comp to current market, not 2024 peak. Stage well, price right, and accept that 82 days is the new normal.
- New construction matters: Superstition Vistas is the biggest build-out in the East Valley, and Blossom Rock + Radiance + The Crest Collection bring multiple builders to one corridor. Resale now competes directly with new for the first time in the city’s history.
- Schools have a top tier: Peralta Trail, Desert Vista, Apache Junction High, and the Apache Trail High charter are all B-rated per ADE FY25. Target those specifically. Cactus Canyon JH is D-rated… verify middle-school assignment for families with 7th-8th graders.
- Safety is solid: Total crime 15% below national average. Down 20% YoY. APJPD is an accredited single-agency department with 89 sworn officers.
- 55+ inventory is the deepest in the Valley: $60,000 park models, $475,000 site-built homes in Sunland Springs Village… full range of retiree product unmatched anywhere else in metro Phoenix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately $460,000, up about 1.5% year-over-year. Median list across active inventory is $473,000 to $479,000 with a median price per square foot of $237 (down 4.4% YoY).
Apache Junction’s total crime rate is roughly 15% lower than the national average. Property crime runs about 9% below the national average. The 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report showed total crime down 20% year-over-year. The Apache Junction Police Department is an Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program accredited agency with approximately 89 sworn officers, headquartered at 1001 N. Idaho Road.
Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades (April 15, 2026), Apache Junction Unified School District (K-12) earned a C LEA grade with 5 schools. Top campuses are B-rated: Peralta Trail Elementary (81.52 points), Desert Vista Elementary (78.43 points), Apache Junction High School (76.39 points). Four Peaks Elementary is C-rated (63.35), and Cactus Canyon Junior High is D-rated (54.51). Apache Trail High School (alternative charter) earned a B.
85119 (city core, civic center, north of US 60), 85120 (south of US 60, large mobile and manufactured home base), 85117 (Gold Canyon overlap zip for the eastern edge), and 85178 (far east edge). The city sits primarily in Pinal County with a small Maricopa County overlap near El Dorado Mobile Estates.
Yes. Superstition Vistas is the major build-out with three active master plans: Blossom Rock by Brookfield Residential (19+ model homes across Pulte, Taylor Morrison, Lennar, KB Home, William Ryan), Radiance at Superstition Vistas by D.R. Horton ($426K to $607K), and The Crest Collection at Superstition Vista by Century Communities (final close-out). Pricing across the corridor starts in the high $300,000s and runs past $700,000.
Apache Junction Unified School District, Banner Goldfield Medical Center, Walmart, Fry’s, and the City of Apache Junction are direct in-city employers. Most professional commuters drive to Mesa (Banner Baywood, Boeing, Empire Caterpillar), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (20 minutes), Intel Chandler and the TSMC corridor (35 minutes), or the Tempe ASU corridor (35 minutes).
Apache Junction has limited traditional attached-condo inventory. Most attached and entry-level inventory in the city consists of manufactured homes and 55+ park models in resorts like Apache Wells, Sunland Village, and Rock Shadows… with new park models starting around $180,000 to $230,000 and entry-level used park models from $60,000. True attached condos are rare, typically under $300,000 when they do come up.
Mobile and manufactured homes account for roughly 46% of Apache Junction’s housing stock, the highest share of any incorporated East Valley city. The original Apache Junction grew up around RV resorts and snowbird parks along the Apache Trail and US 60 corridor. Communities like Apache Wells, Sunland Village, Rock Shadows, Mosaic Sun, and Superstition Sunrise still anchor the affordable 55+ retiree market in the East Valley.
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Apache Junction Business & Commercial Real Estate
Apache Junction’s commercial corridors along US 60, Apache Trail, and Idaho Road are working markets, not afterthoughts. The submarket carries growing commercial inventory across retail, office, and light industrial product, anchored by big-box anchors at Superstition Springs and the in-town Walmart and Fry’s centers. The 55+ demographic, snowbird seasonal traffic, and the Renaissance Festival’s seasonal millions of visitors all drive a stronger local commercial market than the population alone would suggest.
For commercial transactions and business sales, you need specialists… not residential agents handling commercial deals on the side. Here is what is actually moving in this market right now:
Office Lease Rates $15 to $22/SF → Annual NNN range |
Retail Lease Rates $12 to $20/SF → Annual NNN range |
Industrial Lease $0.90 to $1.40/SF/Mo → Light industrial |
Cap Rates Trading 6.5% to 8.0% → Recent retail sales |
Active Listings 25+ ▲ Lease + sale |
For Sale Range $350K to $7.5M → Strip retail to small center |
Anchor Corridor US 60 → Superstition Freeway |
Seasonal Driver Ren Fest → 200K+ winter visitors |
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Coverage area: Apache Junction Arizona real estate across zip codes 85119, 85120, 85117 (Gold Canyon overlap), and 85178 (far east edge). City sits primarily in Pinal County with a small Maricopa County overlap.
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 the official Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades file (released April 15, 2026)… the most current state-issued data available. Third-party aggregators (Niche, GreatSchools, SchoolGrade) are secondary references only. Crime data comes from FBI Uniform Crime Reports (2024), AreaVibes, and Apache Junction Police Department monthly crime statistics. Jurisdiction confirmed against Apache Junction Police Department official sources.
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 (for example, active manufactured-home listings 200+) 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 10, 2026.