Flagstaff Real Estate Market Intelligence
Flagstaff rises at 7,000 feet in the world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest, a mountain town that feels transported from Colorado into northern Arizona. Four distinct seasons, legitimate skiing at Arizona Snowbowl, and Northern Arizona University's 29,000 students create a vibe utterly unlike the desert cities to the south. Historic Route 66 runs through a downtown of craft breweries, outdoor gear shops, and Victorian-era buildings, while the San Francisco Peaks tower overhead, sacred to 13 Native American tribes and home to Arizona's highest point.
| Market Metric | Value |
| Median Home Price | 575,000 |
| Population | 75,000 |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.42 |
History
Flagstaff's name reportedly came from a pine tree stripped of its branches and used as a flagpole during Fourth of July celebrations in 1876, marking the route for westward travelers. The town grew as a railroad and lumber center after the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad arrived in 1882.
Percival Lowell established Lowell Observatory in 1894, where Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930. The observatory remains active and open to the public, contributing to Flagstaff's designation as the world's first International Dark Sky City.
Route 66 brought the first wave of tourism through Flagstaff in the 1920s-1960s, with motor courts and diners serving travelers heading to the Grand Canyon. The historic downtown still preserves this heritage along the original alignment.
Life in Flagstaff
Flagstaff cultivates a mountain-town identity that sets it apart from Arizona's desert majority. Outdoor culture dominates, with locals skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and trail running through the surrounding national forest. NAU students inject youthful energy into the downtown bar and music scene. The environmental ethic runs strong, manifested in the dark sky ordinances that make Flagstaff exceptional for stargazing and the community's embrace of sustainable practices. Summer brings monsoon thunderstorms and escape-the-heat visitors from Phoenix, while winter delivers genuine snow that locals celebrate rather than curse.
Buyer Profile
Flagstaff attracts buyers seeking mountain lifestyle over desert sunshine. NAU faculty and staff form a steady buyer base, as do employees of the hospital system, W.L. Gore, and other major employers. Remote workers have discovered Flagstaff's quality of life, accepting higher costs for cooler temperatures and outdoor access. Retirees escaping Phoenix summers often maintain second homes here. And outdoor enthusiasts specifically seek properties with forest access or ski proximity, paying premiums for locations near trails or Arizona Snowbowl.
Market Trends
Flagstaff's constrained geography and strong demand create premium pricing unusual for a city of 75,000. The median home price around $575,000 exceeds most Valley suburbs, driven by limited buildable land and steady university-driven demand. Inventory remains chronically tight, with less than 2 months of supply typical. Days on market average 35-45 days for well-priced properties. The rental market is extremely competitive, with NAU students and seasonal workers absorbing available inventory and pushing rents to $1,800+ for modest apartments.
Local Insider Tip
The Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) connects 50+ miles of paved and unpaved paths throughout the city and into the national forest, allowing bike commuting and trail access without ever touching a major road. Locals use FUTS for transportation as much as recreation.
Why People Move to Flagstaff
Four-Season Climate: Flagstaff offers what no other Arizona city can: legitimate winter with 100+ inches of annual snowfall, fall colors, spring wildflowers, and cool summers averaging 80°F.
Dark Sky Capital: As the world's first International Dark Sky City, Flagstaff offers stargazing that rivals remote wilderness areas, with the Milky Way visible from town.
Gateway Location: The Grand Canyon's South Rim sits 80 miles north, while Sedona, Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest, and Monument Valley all make easy day trips.
University Town Amenities: NAU brings cultural events, Division I athletics, and a youthful population that supports diverse dining and nightlife uncommon in cities this size.
Selected Real Estate Professionals (23)
Arizona has over 220,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 23 serving Flagstaff who meet merit criteria.
Table of Contents: All 23 Agents
- Eileen Taggart (5 stars, 260+ reviews, certified)
- Kelly Broaddus (5 stars, 200+ reviews, listed)
- Ryan Collins (5 stars, 160+ reviews, listed)
- Karra Polder (4.9 stars, 110+ reviews, listed)
- Weston Foster (5 stars, 100+ reviews, listed)
- Cynthia Radke (5 stars, 100+ reviews, listed)
- Valerie Caro (4.9 stars, 100+ reviews, listed)
- Blake Cain (5 stars, 90+ reviews, listed)
- Johnathan Mullaney (5 stars, 90+ reviews, listed)
- Blake Schraufnagel (5 stars, 80+ reviews, listed)
- Billie McGraw (5 stars, 80+ reviews, listed)
- Gabriele Gerlach (5 stars, 80+ reviews, listed)
- Jamie Wong (4.9 stars, 70+ reviews, listed)
- Lisa Paffrath (5 stars, 70+ reviews, listed)
- Valerie Core/ Freddi Paulsrud (4.9 stars, 50+ reviews, listed)
- Dianne Patterson (5 stars, 50+ reviews, listed)
- Judy R Warner (4.9 stars, 50+ reviews, listed)
- Cindi Sorrentino-Broker (5 stars, 50+ reviews, listed)
- Jason Shafor (5 stars, 40+ reviews, listed)
- Rosa Leonardis (5 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
- Linda Kiehne (5 stars, 20+ reviews, listed)
- Heidi Mortensen (4.9 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)
- Lori Harrison (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)
Eileen Taggart Certified
5 stars[2][3]
260+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #Not Available[1]
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Contact
Phone: (928) 607-9610
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.flagstaffrealestate.site/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Eileen-Taggart
18+ years experience[1]
610+ career transactions[4][2]
20+ transactions last 12 mo[4]
Range: $75K to $3.7M[4]
Why selected: Selected for her perfect 5-star rating across 271 reviews and 18 years as a consistent top 5 selling agent. Her expertise is amplified by a strong digital presence across major platforms and dedicated market education channels.
Cities Served
flagstaff
Audit cycle: monthly. Last verified: February 21, 2026.
This agent is Certified (free, monthly audit). Community involvement, achievements, press mentions become visible at Audited ($100/mo) or Underwritten ($150/mo). Learn more
Kelly Broaddus Listed
5 stars[2][3]
200+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #BR644082000[1]
eXp Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 606-6749
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kelly.broadduspropertiesgroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Kelly-Broaddus
This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers
Ryan Collins Listed
5 stars[2][3]
160+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA718015000[1]
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert
Contact
Phone: (928) 499-3686
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://thecollinsrealestateteam.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Lake-Havasu-RE-Guys
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Karra Polder Listed
4.9 stars[2][3]
110+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA647734000[1]
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Contact
Phone: (928) 606-4532
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.flagstaffrealestatehomesearch.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/user4900350
This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers
Weston Foster Listed
5 stars[2][3]
100+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA689135000[1]
Den Group
Contact
Phone: (928) 699-1917
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dengroupre.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/westontfoster1
This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers
Cynthia Radke Listed
5 stars[2][3]
100+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA664838000[1]
RE/MAX FINE PROPERTIES
Contact
Phone: (602) 418-0977
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://RadkeHomes.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/user18486914
This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers
Valerie Caro Listed
4.9 stars[2][3]
100+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #unknown[1]
Flagstaff Top Producers Real Estate
Contact
Phone: (928) 220-8106
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.flagstaffhouses.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/flagstaffhouses
This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers
Blake Cain Listed
5 stars[2][3]
90+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA638759000[1]
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 856-9071
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.blakecainrealestate.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BlakeCain
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Johnathan Mullaney Listed
5 stars[2][3]
90+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #BR512154000[1]
Village Land Shoppe
Contact
Phone: (928) 963-6205
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.villagelandshoppe.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/flagstaffrealestate
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Blake Schraufnagel Listed
5 stars[2][3]
80+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #BR648670000[1]
Schraufnagel Real Estate
Contact
Phone: (928) 423-5003
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.SchraufRealEstate.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BlakeSchraufnagel
This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers
Billie McGraw Listed
5 stars[2][3]
80+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #BR655261000[1]
Peak Experience Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 699-4513
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.billiemcgraw.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/billiemcgraw
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Gabriele Gerlach Listed
5 stars[2][3]
80+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA527265000[1]
Village Land Shoppe
Contact
Phone: (928) 853-5574
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.yourflagstaffhomes.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Gabriele-Gerlach
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Jamie Wong Listed
4.9 stars[2][3]
70+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #Not provided[1]
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Contact
Phone: (480) 688-8808
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.arizonafineliving.net/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jamie-L-Wong
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Lisa Paffrath Listed
5 stars[2][3]
70+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #BR556219000[1]
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Grand View North
Contact
Phone: (928) 380-9955
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.grandviewnorth.com, http://www.nazland.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Lisa-Paffrath
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Valerie Core/ Freddi Paulsrud Listed
4.9 stars[2][3]
50+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #Not specified[1]
Russ Lyon Sotheby's Intl Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 707-0100
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.valeriecore.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Valerie-Core
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Dianne Patterson Listed
5 stars[2][3]
50+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA021129000[1]
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Contact
Phone: (928) 853-1472
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.flagazrealestate.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/dp86001
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Judy R Warner Listed
4.9 stars[2][3]
50+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA106691000[1]
Forest View Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 230-8011
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.judywarnerrealty.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/judyjudyjudywarner3
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Cindi Sorrentino-Broker Listed
5 stars[2][3]
50+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #BR574079000[1]
Flagstaff Innovative Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 853-8961
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.flagstaffhomesforsale.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Cindi-Sorrentino
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Jason Shafor Listed
5 stars[2][3]
40+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA663935000[1]
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Contact
Phone: (928) 856-0515
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.soldbyshafor.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonshafor
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Rosa Leonardis Listed
5 stars[2][3]
30+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA646837000[1]
da Vinci Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 779-5966
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Rosa-Jo-Leonardis
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Linda Kiehne Listed
5 stars[2][3]
20+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #BR656473000[1]
Best Flagstaff Homes Realty
Contact
Phone: (928) 814-8729
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://BestFlagstaffHomes.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Linda-Kiehne
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Heidi Mortensen Listed
4.9 stars[2][3]
10+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA647403000[1]
Russ Lyon Sotheby's
Contact
Phone: (928) 714-8013
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.heidimortensenrealtor.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Heidi-Mortensen
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Lori Harrison Listed
5 stars[2][3]
10+ reviews[2][3]
Lic #SA648800000[1]
My Home Group
Contact
Phone: (928) 707-1909
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.azdreamlifestyle.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Lori60195
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