Desert Sands East, Mesa, CA
Desert Sands East — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Sands East, Mesa, 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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Desert Sands East Neighborhood Overview
Desert Sands East is a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, primarily within the 85209 ZIP code. The housing market here is characterized by a high degree of homeownership, with a rate of 75.0%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The median home value is $327,700, with the average home size being approximately 1,250 square feet. This positions the area within an accessible Main market tier for buyers in the region.
The neighborhood's financial activity is robust, with 1,198 total home loan originations recorded. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (935), followed by FHA loans (176) and VA loans (87). This lending profile suggests a market with strong traditional financing. For renters, who make up 25.0% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,653 per month. The median household income in Desert Sands East is $75,808, which aligns with the local housing costs.
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Desert Sands East Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $328K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $76K |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.9% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85209 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,198 |
| VA Loan Originations | 87 |
| VA Loan Share | 7.3% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $417K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 935 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 176 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Sands East, Mesa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Sands East
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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