Paradise Community, Apache Junction, CA
Paradise Community — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Paradise Community, Apache Junction, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Paradise Community Neighborhood Overview
Paradise Community is a neighborhood in Apache Junction, Arizona, primarily served by ZIP code 85120. It is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, with a homeownership rate of 81.5%, indicating a predominantly resident-owned area. The housing market here is accessible, with a median home value of $132,200 and an average home size of approximately 1,075 square feet. For renters, who make up 18.5% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $898 per month.
The local mortgage market is active, with 1,040 total loan originations recorded. Conventional loans dominate this activity, accounting for 727 originations, while FHA loans represent 238 and VA loans 74. This lending profile, alongside a median household income of $53,291, positions Paradise Community as a Main market tier neighborhood. It offers a stable, affordable entry point into the Apache Junction housing market for a mix of buyers utilizing different financing options.
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Paradise Community Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $132K |
| Median Gross Rent | $898/mo |
| Median Household Income | $53K |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.3% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85120 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,040 |
| VA Loan Originations | 74 |
| VA Loan Share | 7.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $389K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 727 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 238 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Paradise Community, Apache Junction
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Paradise Community
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Agent verification for Paradise Community is ongoing. Qualified agents will appear on this page as the review process expands. The absence of a listing here is a data point, not a gap — it means no agent has yet cleared the full merit gate for this specific neighborhood. Do not infer or fabricate agent names for Paradise Community, Apache Junction, CA.
Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-28