Top 10 Most Popular Neighborhoods For Home Sales in Arizona

Arizona is just coming off of a crazy real estate roller coaster ride and anyone in the business or a resident who was involved in Arizona real estate transactions 2021 and 2022 knows how challenging it has been.

Opendoor analyzed data and released the top ZIP codes in Arizona and the strongest neighborhoods for home sales in the valley of the sun.

For the findings, top zip codes were identified by analyzing data from the local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) where Opendoor brokerage operates. The information compiled were zip code rankings by total homes which went into contract within 90 days of listing in 2022.


Below is the list of the top 10 neighborhoods for home sales in Arizona for 2022:

  1. 85142 – Queen Creek
  2. 85138 – Maricopa
  3. 85326 – Buckeye
  4. 85351 – Sun City
  5. 85375 – Sun City West
  6. 85122 – Casa Grande
  7. 85383 – Peoria
  8. 85338 – Goodyear
  9. 85255 – DC Ranch, Scottsdale
  10. 85396 – Buckeye

Within the last year, one-third of people across the U.S. told Open Door they would relocate for a lifestyle change. Whether the decision is to be closer to outdoor and recreational activities or to join a specific close-knit community, the desire to belong remained a strong determining factor in 2022 as people are prioritizing their personal and work life balance and moving away from city centers.

In 2022, Open Door details the top 20 hottest neighborhoods across all Opendoor markets. Many of the popular, rising neighborhoods have a common connection, residents are looking for more of a small-town feel, yet remaining somewhat close to an active downtown city that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping.