Desert Sands North, Mesa, CA
Desert Sands North — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Sands North, 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 North Neighborhood Overview
Desert Sands North is a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, primarily within the 85209 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 75.0% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 25.0%. This balance contributes to the neighborhood's established character within the city's housing market.
The housing market in Desert Sands North is active, with recent lending data showing 1,198 total mortgage originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (935), indicating a strong presence of buyers with standard financing. Government-backed loans also play a role, with 176 FHA loans and 87 VA loans recorded. The median home value is $327,700, with the average home size being 1,250 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,653 per month.
The neighborhood's market tier is classified as Main, and the median household income of $75,808 aligns closely with the area's home values, suggesting a generally affordable environment for residents. This financial profile supports the neighborhood's steady residential appeal in the Mesa area.
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Desert Sands North 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 North, Mesa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Sands North
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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