Lake Havasu City AZ market report

Lake Havasu City Arizona Real Estate Market Report: October 2026

Last Updated: October 2026, updated monthly.

Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate key facts

  • The median single-family sale price in Lake Havasu City is $463,815, 7.2% lower than a year earlier.
  • 310 single-family homes sold in the latest month of closings, and they spent 33 days on market.
  • The median was $486,950 the month before.
  • Condos and townhomes closed at a $224,977 median.
  • This Lake Havasu City AZ market report covers Lake Havasu City homes for sale and Lake Havasu City condos for sale, updated monthly.
The verdict: Lake Havasu City single-family prices eased to a $463,815 median, 7.2% below a year earlier, on 310 closed sales, with homes selling in 33 days. Build every offer from closed sales on your street with a dedicated buyer’s agent who works Lake Havasu City every day.
Median sale price$463,815-7.2% vs a year earlier
Days on market3315 days faster than a year earlier
Closed sales31011.4% vs a year earlier
Prior-month median$486,950single-family
Lake Havasu City AZ market report, October 2026: Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate prices for Lake Havasu City homes for sale and Lake Havasu City condos for sale
Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate market report, October 2026: single-family and condo trends.

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Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate snapshot: October 2026

This Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate report covers the single-family numbers that move a price in Lake Havasu City: the median sale price, closed sales and time on market, plus condos and townhomes. Whether you are browsing Lake Havasu City homes for sale or getting ready to sell, start here.

Latest month, single‑familyLatestChange vs a year earlier
Median sale price$463,815-7.2%
Closed sales310+11.4%
Days on market3315 days faster

Single-family figures only. The month before, the single-family median was $486,950. Rows without a single-family figure this month (pending sales, new listings, homes for sale, average price, share of list price and months of supply) are left out rather than filled with other home types.

The worry: Sellers often ask how much it costs to sell a house in Arizona, and the list price alone does not answer it. The fix: Your net depends on price, concessions and closing costs, so get a written price opinion and a net sheet from a full-time listing agent.

What it means for buyers

Homes took 33 days to sell in the latest month, so build your offer from closed sales on your street, not from list prices. Your full-time Lake Havasu City buyer’s agent pulls those comps before every offer.

What it means for sellers

Closed sales were up 11.4% from a year earlier and buyers still compare every listing, and pricing on day one decides your net. Start with a real price opinion for your Lake Havasu City home, then compare plans from a full-time listing agent in your zip.

October 2026 Buyer & Seller Takeaways

  • Buyers: Base every offer on recent closed comps rather than asking prices: homes took 33 days to sell in the latest month. Start with the homes that have been listed longest, and have a dedicated buyer’s agent check the comps before you offer.
  • Sellers: Homes are taking 33 days to sell and closed sales are up 11.4% from a year earlier, so use this Lake Havasu City AZ market report to set your list price from closed sales, then interview a full-time Lake Havasu City listing agent.
  • Sun exposure: Arizona sun is intense, so when you shop Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate, check the backyard, patio and driveway sun exposure for any date and time with the free ShadeMap tool before you buy. North- and east-facing backyards usually get less afternoon sun in summer, and your buyer’s agent can walk the lot with you.
  • Condo buyers: Lake Havasu City condos for sale closed at a $224,977 median on 36 closed sales in the latest month, after 63 days on market. Review the HOA budget and reserves before you offer.
  • Out-of-state buyers: Get a dedicated agent touring Lake Havasu City homes for sale on video before you fly in. We walk the street, the HOA and the commute for you on a live call, so your trip is for the final two or three homes.

The worry: Buyers and sellers both search who pays closing costs in Arizona. The fix: The purchase contract decides it, and seller concessions can shift costs, so ask for an estimated settlement statement before you sign; a full-time listing agent or buyer’s agent negotiates those terms.

How to read this Lake Havasu City AZ market report

The median shows the middle single-family sale price, closed sales show how many homes changed hands, and days on market shows how fast they sold. Read the three together, and the 12-month line below, before you set a price or write an offer.

What else moved this month

Across Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate, closed sales rose 11.4% to 310 single-family homes, and homes sold 15 days faster than a year earlier. The single-family median moved from $486,950 the month before to $463,815.

12-month Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate trend: single-family median sale price

Lake Havasu City single-family median sale price, latest 12 months (October 2026 report)Monthly values, oldest to latest: Month 1 $505,000, Month 2 $505,000, Month 3 $490,000, Month 4 $475,000, Month 5 $491,250, Month 6 $515,000, Month 7 $520,000, Month 8 $530,000, Month 9 $529,500, Month 10 $516,500, Month 11 $486,950, Latest month $463,815$460K$480K$500K$520K$540K11 mo ago8 mo ago5 mo ago2 mo agoLatestStart: $505KLatest: $463.8K
October 2026 report: single-family median sale price by month over the latest 12 months of closings. The 12-month range ran from $463,815 to $530,000. The latest month closed at $463,815, a -7.2% change from the same month a year earlier.

Over the past 12 months, single-family medians in Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate ranged from $463,815 to $530,000, a $66,185 band. The latest month closed at $463,815, down from $486,950 the month before and 7.2% below the same month a year earlier. Month-to-month medians move with the mix of homes that close, so read the line, not one point. Each month this Lake Havasu City AZ market report adds the newest closings to the line.

What a pricing mistake costs in Lake Havasu City

Sellers who priced right closed in about 33 days; sellers who guessed are still sitting, cutting and handing leverage to the buyer. Buyers face the mirror image: overpay by 5% on a $463,815 home and you start $23,191 behind before your first payment. That is why we put a dedicated full-time local agent on every Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate move.

DON’T make a $100,000 mistake and hire a part-time or out-of-area agent.

Here is how that mistake happens with Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate:

  • Pricing against the wrong comps. A blended-ZIP median or a different subdivision is not your home’s market. Lake Havasu City sellers closed at a $463,815 median in the latest month; misread the comps by 5% on a $463,815 home and that is $23,191.
  • Missing an HOA, floodplain or airport issue. HOA rules, a mapped floodplain or an airport noise or flight-path area can change a home’s value. Check any address on the Mohave County Flood Control District map viewer before you are under contract, and have your agent pull the official airport disclosure maps.
  • Losing negotiation leverage. Seller concessions are negotiated, and a weak first offer or counter can leave thousands on the table.

Work with a dedicated full-time local agent: a full-time buyer’s agent if you are buying, or a full-time seller’s agent if you are selling.

Lake Havasu City homes for sale by zip code

Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate covers about 46.3 square miles in southern Mohave County on the east shore of Lake Havasu along State Route 95.

Lake Havasu City homes for sale: what each part of the city offers

Central and Island areas: 86403

Homes near McCulloch Boulevard, the London Bridge and the Island.

North Havasu: 86404

Homes on the north side of the city, from older streets to newer subdivisions.

South Havasu: 86406

Homes on the south side, including hillside lots with lake views.

Ask us for single-family comps on your exact street before you write an offer on Lake Havasu City homes for sale or set a list price.

Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate neighborhoods to know

Zip codes tell you price. Neighborhoods tell you how it feels to live there. These are the Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate names our agents hear most from buyers.

  • The Island. Homes and condos near the London Bridge and the channel.
  • Uptown and McCulloch. Older homes close to shops and city offices.
  • Hillside areas. Homes on sloped lots, some with lake views and steeper driveways.
  • Newer subdivisions. Newer single-family homes, often with HOA rules and fees.
  • Garage and RV homes. Many homes have large garages for boats and RVs, which changes value.

Every Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate neighborhood above behaves differently when prices soften. Ask us how the last three months of sales played out in the exact community you are considering.

Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate: condos and townhomes

Lake Havasu City condos for sale: resale condos and townhomes, October 2026

The worry: Condo buyers search for average HOA fees in Arizona, but an average says little about one building. The fix: Ask for the HOA budget, reserve study and any special assessments before you offer; your condo agent requests them for you.

Lake Havasu City condos and townhomes closed at a $224,977 median in the latest month, a -6.3% change from a year earlier, on 36 closed sales after 63 days on market. Before you offer, have a condo specialist review the HOA budget and reserves.

Condo median sale price$224,977-6.3% YoY
Closed, latest month36condos and townhomes
Days on market63vs 33 for houses

Condo and townhome median sale price: 12-month trend

Lake Havasu City condo and townhome median sale price, latest 12 months (October 2026 report)Monthly values, oldest to latest: Month 1 $260,000, Month 2 $226,000, Month 3 $245,000, Month 4 $240,000, Month 5 $249,000, Month 6 $223,334, Month 7 $228,500, Month 8 $216,750, Month 9 $229,750, Month 10 $226,250, Month 11 $226,250, Latest month $224,977$200K$220K$240K$260K11 mo ago8 mo ago5 mo ago2 mo agoLatestStart: $260KLatest: $225K
October 2026 report: condo and townhome median sale price by month over the latest 12 months of closings, ending at $224,977, a -6.3% change year over year.

Our market data: Lake Havasu City condo and townhome closings, latest 12 months.

Where Lake Havasu City condos and townhomes trade

AreaCommunitiesNote
The Island and channelAsk us for the current communities in this areaCondos and townhomes near the water, some with boat slips or shared docks.
Central HavasuAsk us for the current communities in this areaCondos and townhomes close to McCulloch Boulevard and shops.
HillsideAsk us for the current communities in this areaTownhomes on sloped lots, some with lake views.

Lake Havasu City condos for sale change week to week, so we share the current condo and townhome communities in each area on request.

How Lake Havasu City compares with its neighbors

Many Lake Havasu City buyers also look at Parker, Parker Strip and Bullhead City before they decide, so we track nearby markets alongside Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate.

Selling in one Arizona city and buying in another? Timing both sides is where movers lose money. One full-time agent can line up your sale and purchase so you are not carrying two mortgages or rushing into the wrong home.

Buying Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate this fall: a 5-step plan

  1. Set your number from closed sales, not list prices. Lake Havasu City homes closed at a $463,815 median in the latest month, so build your offer around recent closings on your street.
  2. Pick the zip before the house. Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate prices vary from older neighborhoods to newer subdivisions. Narrow your search to the part of Lake Havasu City that fits your plans and budget.
  3. Target homes that have sat. With 33 days on market and closed sales up 11.4%, Lake Havasu City homes for sale that have sat for several weeks are where sellers listen. Our team flags those listings the day they cross that line.
  4. Check city limits, HOA rules and school boundaries. Some Lake Havasu City addresses sit outside city or town limits in unincorporated Mohave County, and some lots use wells or septic systems. Check city limits, utilities and HOA rules before you write an offer.
  5. Put a full-time agent on your side. Tell us your goal in 60 seconds with the form below, and a dedicated full-time Lake Havasu City buyer’s agent who works your part of the city gets back to you.

Before you buy in Arizona: what we’d tell a friend

Buying Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate? These are the nine things we would tell a friend before they make an offer in Lake Havasu City, and the same checks our dedicated full-time buyer’s agents walk through with every client.

  1. Choose your everyday life before the house. Write down your three lifestyle priorities before you browse Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate. A beautiful kitchen cannot change the location.
  2. Test the commute at the times you will actually drive. Drive it at rush hour, then time the trips to school, groceries, the gym and the people you visit most.
  3. Look at the full monthly cost. Add property taxes, homeowners insurance (have your agent request a CLUE claims history report on the home) and every HOA due, since some homes and condos pay one to three associations. Get 3 insurance quotes before you make an offer, because insurers check the property’s CLUE claims history and it can decide whether a policy is even bindable. On new construction, ask whether the tax estimate reflects the completed home, and plan for a backyard that usually comes as dirt only, with no landscaping, patio or turf. A new construction agent checks both before you sign.
  4. Verify the school district for the exact address. Boundaries follow the address, not the city name. Confirm the assigned schools for the street, then look them up on the Arizona Department of Education school report cards.
  5. Picture the home in every season. Check afternoon sun on the backyard with ShadeMap, and look at where water goes after a monsoon storm.
  6. Visit the street at different times. Go on a weekday morning, during the day, in the evening and on a weekend. Traffic, noise, parking and lighting all change.
  7. Plan for summer electric bills. Ask for twelve months of bills from APS, SRP or TEP, and find out whether any solar is owned or leased, because a lease transfers to you.
  8. Check the flood zone, washes and flight paths. Look up the address on the Mohave County Flood Control District map viewer and note any wash near the lot, the first map check we run on Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate. Check for any flight path near the home, and have your agent pull the official airport disclosure maps.
  9. Inspect what the desert wears out. Ask about the age of the AC, the roof underlayment, termites and the pool equipment on any Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate listing. On rural lots, also check the well in the Arizona Department of Water Resources well registry and the septic system under the ADEQ transfer inspection rules. On homes with solar panels, pigeons nesting under panels that have no critter guard (a mesh cage) can cause tens of thousands of dollars in roof damage. Look for critter guards and droppings, and ask your inspector to look under the panels.

Think about an ordinary Tuesday, not just the day you fall in love with the house. When you are ready to shop Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate, talk with a dedicated full-time local agent who works only for you.

Selling Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate this fall: 4 pricing moves that work

  1. Price for today, not last spring. Over 12 months, the single-family median for Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate moved between $463,815 and $530,000. Pricing above what recent closings support invites price cuts. We price from recent closings near you, not from online estimates.
  2. Win the first two weeks. With 310 single-family homes closing in the latest month, buyers compare everything. Photos, repairs and price need to be right on day one.
  3. Know your real competition. Resale houses in Lake Havasu City compete with newer subdivisions on price and finish, so price Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate against recent sales of similar homes first.
  4. Negotiate the net, not the price. Concessions can matter as much as the sale price, and a full-time Lake Havasu City listing agent protects the number you actually walk away with.

Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate: seasonal ownership and 55+ communities

Seasonal ownership and 55+ communities

Lake Havasu City has no citywide age rules. If a community has age rules, read them along with any HOA rules on seasonal use and rentals before you buy. If you’re relocating, see our Arizona relocation guide.

Buying to rent or hold

Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate has rental demand, but HOA rental rules and local rules apply, so check them before you buy a rental. Before you buy a rental, confirm the HOA rental rules and city licensing for the exact address. Already own one? We offer $99-a-month flat-fee property management, and we help investors plan an Arizona 1031 exchange inside the 45-day and 180-day windows.

Why Lake Havasu City movers choose our team

  • 99 city reports, 15 county guides. Beyond this Lake Havasu City AZ market report, we publish market reports for 99 Arizona cities and communities and all 15 Arizona counties, so your agent sees how Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate compares with every nearby market.
  • Full-time agents only. Never a part-timer, never a call center. Here is why full-time matters.
  • Real numbers, not robot estimates. Pricing in this Lake Havasu City AZ market report comes from actual Lake Havasu City closings, not an automated value. See why online estimates get Arizona homes wrong.
  • Local knowledge. Which streets sit inside city limits, which lots are on a well or septic, and which subdivisions have HOA rules: our agents know Lake Havasu City street by street, and price Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate from that detail.

Living in Lake Havasu City: schools, city services and jobs

Lake Havasu City is home to 59,358 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate (linked in Lake Havasu City market drivers).

Nearby schools

Source: Arizona State Board of Education FY2025 A-F letter grades, Arizona Department of Education final FY2025 file; school detail on Arizona School Report Cards. Grades served and school ZIPs from the National Center for Education Statistics school search. Verify attendance boundaries with the district.

The worry: Buyers search Arizona school grades, then learn that the closest school is not always the one assigned to an address. The fix: Use the FY2025 grades below as a starting point and confirm the attendance boundary with the district; your buyer’s agent checks it for the exact address.

District serving Lake Havasu City addressesFY2025 district gradeSchools gradedWhere it serves Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu Unified DistrictB98 graded schools with a Lake Havasu City address (86403, 86404, 86406)

Top elementary schools. Among district schools with Lake Havasu City addresses, the highest FY2025 K-8 scores belong to Nautilus Elementary School (Lake Havasu Unified, A, 86.04), Smoketree Elementary School (Lake Havasu Unified, A, 83.06), Starline Elementary School (Lake Havasu Unified, A, 79.03).

Top high schools. District high schools with Lake Havasu City addresses are led by Lake Havasu High School (Lake Havasu Unified, A, 76.57).

A

Lake Havasu High School

Lake Havasu Unified District • Grades 09-12

76.57 total points and a graduation-rate score of 10.00 of 10. School address in 86403.

ADE A76.57 pointsGrad-rate score 10.00
A

Nautilus Elementary School

Lake Havasu Unified District • Grades PK-06

86.04 total points. School address in 86404.

ADE A86.04 points
A

Smoketree Elementary School

Lake Havasu Unified District • Grades PK-06

83.06 total points. School address in 86403.

ADE A83.06 points
A

Starline Elementary School

Lake Havasu Unified District • Grades KG-06

79.03 total points. School address in 86406.

ADE A79.03 points
A

Telesis Preparatory Academy

Telesis Center for Learning, Inc. (charter) • Grades 09-12

65.31 total points and a graduation-rate score of 8.61 of 10. School address in 86403. Charter schools are open enrollment, with no attendance zone.

ADE A65.31 pointsGrad-rate score 8.61Open enrollment
C

Telesis Preparatory

Telesis Center for Learning, Inc. (charter) • Grades KG-08

54.39 total points. School address in 86403. Charter schools are open enrollment, with no attendance zone.

ADE C54.39 pointsOpen enrollment

Notable charters with Lake Havasu City campuses. Telesis Preparatory Academy (Telesis Center for Learning, Inc., A, 65.31), Telesis Preparatory (Telesis Center for Learning, Inc., C, 54.39), Havasu Preparatory Academy (Kaizen Education Foundation dba Havasu Preparatory Academy, D, 50.32).

Grades are neutral public information and one of many factors a household may weigh. We do not recommend or discourage any area based on school data.

Lake Havasu City crime data and police coverage: October 2026

The worry: A common search is which Arizona city has the lowest crime rate, but city rankings mix different sources and methods. The fix: Read the sourced figures below side by side and look up the exact address; a local buyer’s agent can tour the street with you at different hours.

CAreaVibes crime grade (2024)
299.4FBI violent per 100,000 (2025)
1,042.7FBI property per 100,000 (2025)
798FBI reported offenses (2025)

2 public sources cover crime in Lake Havasu City, each with its own method: AreaVibes and FBI Crime Data Explorer. The FBI Crime Data Explorer counts offenses the Lake Havasu City Police Department reported; AreaVibes grades the city in its own way. A grade or a rate is not a promise about any street.

Lake Havasu City crime by source, side by side

Each source measures crime differently, so read each column on its own terms rather than against the others.

SourceAreaVibesFBI Crime Data Explorer
What it measuresCrime grade and reported crimes per 100,000 residents, from FBI dataOffenses reported by the Lake Havasu City Police Department
Lake Havasu City figureGrade C. 1,048 total crimes, 1,750 per 100,000 (Arizona 2,214; US 2,119); violent crime 356 per 100,0002025: 178 violent (299.4 per 100,000) and 620 property (1,042.7 per 100,000). 2024: 214 violent and 837 property
Period2024 dataCalendar years 2025 and 2024
CheckedOctober 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Crime data is one data point; tour the area at different times of day. Your buyer’s agent can walk the street with you at night and on a weekend before you write an offer.

Crime figures checked October 12, 2026. Per-resident rates read higher around retail and commercial blocks, where few people live. Look up any specific address yourself before you decide.

Law enforcement jurisdiction in Lake Havasu City

Incorporated Lake Havasu City is policed by the Lake Havasu City Police Department. Lake Havasu City sits in Mohave County, and unincorporated county land around the city is served by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.

The Arizona DPS Highway Patrol patrols the state freeways through Lake Havasu City: State Route 95. Fire and emergency medical service inside city limits comes from the Lake Havasu City Fire Department; the city covers about 46.3 square miles of land, per the Census Bureau gazetteer. Ask your agent whether an address is inside city limits, because it changes police, fire and tax bills.

Major employers and commute times

Lake Havasu City’s larger employment centers are listed below with approx. drive times from Lake Havasu City Hall. Times below are approx. drive time, no traffic, from Lake Havasu City Hall (McCulloch Boulevard), computed with the public OSRM road router to each employer’s main site in the area. Your rush-hour drive will be longer.

Before you write an offer on Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate, your agent pulls the tax history and checks the commute at the hours you actually drive.

Buying Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate from out of state

Many buyers of Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate are relocating from colder or pricier states. The biggest mistake we see is buying from a photo without knowing the street, the HOA or the commute. Relocating to Lake Havasu City? A local buyer’s agent can tour homes for you on live video and tell you what the listing photos leave out, before you fly in.

Start with the part of Lake Havasu City that fits your plans, then compare Lake Havasu City homes for sale against real closings, not list prices. Read our moving to Arizona guide for climate, costs and timing.

More Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate help from our team

Not every Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate move is a simple house purchase, and each request below gets a dedicated full-time specialist. If you are selling, you get real comps from a full-time agent, not an automated online estimate. Seasonal buyers can compare Lake Havasu City condos for sale with single-family homes, HOA rules and rental limits here and in nearby Lake Havasu City and Parker.

Buying or selling a Lake Havasu City business, with or without the real estate? We work with full-time business brokers who value, market and close with complete confidentiality. Retail, office, industrial, flex and multifamily belong with a full-time commercial agent, not a residential agent who handles one occasionally. For land and acreage, we check zoning, water, utilities and access before you commit, so a great price doesn’t become an unbuildable parcel.

Lake Havasu City and Valley events: October 2026 to spring 2027

Touring Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate listings from out of town? Plan a trip around one of these. Lake Havasu City events are highlighted in green.

WhenEventLink
Oct 24, 2026Phoenix Suns home opener
The Suns’ downtown Phoenix arena, vs. Warriors. Home games run through April 9, 2027.
Official site
Oct 25 to Jan 3Arizona Cardinals home games
The Cardinals’ stadium in Glendale: Oct 25, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 20 and Jan 3. Week 18 home game vs. 49ers: the weekend of Jan 9 to 10, 2027, with the exact day set by the league after Week 17.
Official site
Fri Apr 2, 2027Arizona Diamondbacks
Home opener Friday, April 2, 2027 vs. the Marlins, at the Diamondbacks’ downtown Phoenix ballpark.
Official site

Dates checked October 11, 2026 on each event’s or team’s official site. Every date above is the one published on that official site.

Why Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate matters in 2026

Lake Havasu City market drivers

These are the forces behind Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate prices this year.

  • Lake access. Lake Havasu draws boating and year-round lake tourism, which shapes demand for homes and rentals (see major employers for approx. drive times by our routing).
  • City services. The Lake Havasu City Police Department and Lake Havasu City Fire Department serve addresses inside city limits; see police coverage.
  • Seasonal demand. Winter months and summer boating add seasonal demand.
  • Boat and RV storage. Large garages and RV parking change what a home is worth.
  • Short-term rentals. Rental rules differ by HOA, so check them before you buy a rental.
  • Population. Lake Havasu City had 59,358 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate.

Moving to Lake Havasu City from California, Washington or Texas?

The Census Bureau’s latest State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024, Table 1 (American Community Survey 1-year estimates) counts 52,383 people (±6,890) living in Arizona who lived in California a year earlier, the most from any state, followed by Washington (17,601, ±3,256) and Texas (10,306, ±2,404). These are survey estimates for 2024 with margins of error.

Lake Havasu City versus California. In this Lake Havasu City AZ market report, the single-family median sale price is $463,815. For California, the Census Bureau’s QuickFacts lists a median value of owner-occupied housing units of $734,700 (2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate); that is an owner-reported value, a different measure from a sale price. Lake Havasu City had 59,358 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate; California has 39,355,309 in the Census Vintage 2025 estimates.

Retirement income. Arizona does not tax Social Security retirement benefits; the Arizona Department of Revenue lists them among income Arizona law does not tax.

Buying from out of state. A dedicated full-time Lake Havasu City buyer’s agent tours Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate listings for you on live video and checks what listing photos leave out: whether a street sits in an airport noise or flight-path area, whether a lot backs onto a wash or sits in a mapped floodplain (look up any address on the Mohave County Flood Control District map viewer), what the HOA rules allow, and which school district serves the address, since district lines and city lines differ in Lake Havasu City.

The worry: Buying a house in Arizona from out of state is a top search, and the risk is buying from photos alone. The fix: Have a local buyer’s agent tour homes for you on live video, then read our moving to Arizona guide.

Census, Department of Revenue and Flood Control District pages checked October 2026.

How we build this Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate report

Every citywide number in this Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate report is our market data for Lake Havasu City, reported for single-family homes and for condos and townhomes separately. Zip-level figures return once the current month’s zip data is complete; we do not show older zip numbers next to newer citywide data. We never publish a number we cannot verify; when a figure is not available, such as a monthly new construction series or price per square foot, we leave it out instead of guessing. Builder prices come from each builder’s own site and change often, and event dates were checked on official sites. We refresh this report every month.

Lake Havasu City Arizona real estate FAQ

What is the median home price in Lake Havasu City, AZ right now?

The median single-family sale price in Lake Havasu City was $463,815 in the latest month of closings, on 310 sales, 7.2% lower than a year earlier. Condos and townhomes closed at a $224,977 median.

Is Lake Havasu City a buyer’s or seller’s market in October 2026?

The figures do not clearly point either way this month. Homes took 33 days to sell and closed sales were up 11.4% from a year earlier, so leverage depends on the home and the street; your agent reads the comps for each one.

How long does it take to sell a house in Lake Havasu City?

Single-family homes that closed in the latest month spent 33 days on market, 15 days faster than a year earlier. Pricing right on day one is the biggest factor you control.

How many homes sold in Lake Havasu City last month?

310 single-family homes closed in Lake Havasu City in the latest month, up 11.4% from a year earlier, and 36 condos and townhomes closed.

What zip codes are in Lake Havasu City, AZ?

Lake Havasu City ZIP codes include 86403, 86404 and 86406. Some of these ZIP codes also cover unincorporated Mohave County, so check where any address sits.

Which school districts serve Lake Havasu City addresses?

The districts with the most graded schools at Lake Havasu City addresses are Lake Havasu Unified District (B) in the FY2025 Arizona A-F letter grades. Always confirm the district for the exact address before you write an offer.

How many people live in Lake Havasu City?

Lake Havasu City had 59,358 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate.

Who pays closing costs in Arizona?

The purchase contract sets which closing costs the buyer pays and which the seller pays, and seller concessions can shift buyer costs to the seller. Ask for an estimated settlement statement before you sign.

How much does it cost to sell a house in Arizona?

It depends on the sale price, the commission you negotiate, any concessions, and your share of closing costs and loan payoffs. Ask a full-time listing agent for a written net sheet built on recent Lake Havasu City closings.

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