Desert Ridge, Phoenix, CA

Desert Ridge — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Ridge, Phoenix, 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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Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Ridge, Phoenix (2026)

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Desert Ridge Neighborhood Overview

Desert Ridge is a neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily within ZIP code 85027. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 53.0% and a renter-occupied rate of 47.0%. This blend contributes to a diverse residential character, supported by a median household income of $68,000, which aligns closely with the Census figure of $71,362.

The housing market in Desert Ridge is positioned in the Main market tier, with a median home value of $283,000. Homes average around 1,200 square feet in size. Recent mortgage activity shows strong conventional lending, with 714 conventional originations out of a total of 937 HMDA loan originations. Government-backed loans also play a role, with 176 FHA and 47 VA loan originations. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,387 per month.

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Desert Ridge Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$283K
Median Gross Rent$1K/mo
Median Household Income$71K
Homeownership Rate53.0%
Renter-Occupied47.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate4.5%
Market TypeBalanced
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code85027
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations937
VA Loan Originations47
VA Loan Share5.0%
Average VA Loan Amount$390K
Conventional Loan Originations714
FHA Loan Originations176

Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Ridge, Phoenix

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

12 agents met the full merit gate for Desert Ridge, Phoenix, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Carmen Brodeur JD Listed

Contact

Phone: (602) 791-0536

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.topscottsdalehomes.com/about-us/scottsdale-realtor/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Scottsdale-AZ

Why selected: Selected for her #1 Arizona ranking, sustained client ratings, and over $150M in sales. Her unique JD credential and top-tier community involvement further distinguish her elite service.

Community & Leadership

Patroness at National Charity League[6]

Volunteer at St. Mary's Food Bank[6]

Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children[6]

Conference Panel Participant at Arizona Bar Association[6]

Member at Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS[6]

Notable Achievements

Law Degree from University of Calgary

Juris Doctor from University of Calgary

Law Degree - University of Calgary

Honors Bachelor of Arts - Western University

#1 Real Estate Agent in Arizona - Ranking Arizona 2021

Over $150 Million in Sales Volume

Top 3 Real Estate Agents in Arizona

Law Degree

89 transactions totaling $124.6 million

Bachelor of Arts

Top 1% of Realtors in Arizona by Sales Volume

Over $150 Million in Residential Sales

Best Realtor in the Valley - Arizona Foothills Magazine

Best Realtor in Scottsdale - Arizona Foothills Magazine

Bachelor of Arts from Western University

Verified Specialties

Relocation, luxury homes, golf properties, buyer representation, seller representation, contract negotiation, legal expertise, golf homes, gated communities, new construction, condominiums, high-end residential, investment properties[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

AZ Elite Team Listed

Contact

Phone: (623) 487-5096

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.westusa.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/WestUSARealty

Why selected: Their recognition by Phoenix Magazine and active community involvement further distinguish them as top-tier professionals in the Arizona market.

Community & Leadership

Active Contributor at Local Charities[6]

Participant at Neighborhood Revitalization Projects[6]

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-Star Rating (135 client reviews)

1,184 Lifetime Transactions

Number One Agent Status in the White Mountains

Top 1% Company-wide

Phoenix Magazine Top Producers 2025

Phoenix Magazine Best Agents 2023

President's Circle Award

Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, Luxury Real Estate, First-time Buyers, <UNKNOWN>[4]

Cities Served

Peoria

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Michael Fabbro Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 252-5536

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.luxuryazproperties.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Michael-Fabbro

Why selected: Selected for dedicated community service and professional excellence, demonstrated through performance, completing and an average sale of $553K. He stands out for his specialized expertise guiding Canadian investors in Arizona and his recognition in multiple industry publications.

Community & Leadership

supporter at Paw Placement[6]

Notable Achievements

233 Total Sales Completed

5-star rating across 111 client reviews

ARMLS Verified Sales Record

Marketing Degree from Kwantlen University

Canadian Investor Specialist

Verified Specialties

Investment Properties, New Construction, investors, Canadian investors, investment properties, investor assistance, animal lover clientele, home buyers, home sellers, client education, Investment property assistance, Animal lover clientele, Home buyers, Home sellers, Client education[4]

Cities Served

Paradise Valley

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Raquel Quinet Listed

Contact

Phone: (623) 308-5657

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.CountOnResults.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Raquel-Quinet

Why selected: Selected for sustained community leadership and market excellence, with 1,112 career transactions and, which anchor her team's consistent Top 100 Arizona ranking. Her national industry recognition and leadership in diversity-focused professional organizations further distinguish her expertise.

Community & Leadership

National Board Member at Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)[6]

theEDGE Chair at Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)[6]

Board Member at National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)[6]

Notable Achievements

North America's Top 100 Real Estate Professionals

1,112 Career Transactions

109 Five-Star Reviews

26+ years in real estate since 1999

$194.3M Total Sales Last Year

WEMAR Lifetime Achievement Circle

WEMAR #1 Top Sales Volume Award

America's Best Real Estate Agents - Top 100 Arizona Team

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Foreclosure, Property Management, Investment Properties, luxury homes, investors, first-time buyers, off-market properties, buyer representation, seller representation, investment properties, Luxury homes, Investment properties, First-time buyers, Market analysis, Off-market properties, strategic positioning, marketing, buyers, sellers, market positioning, strategic negotiations[4]

Cities Served

Avondale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Teri Blakeley Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 239-5404

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.teriblakeley.agentsquared.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Teri-Blakeley

Why selected: Selected for her tenure, 74 verified five-star reviews, and specialization as a multimillion-dollar producer in luxury golf and upscale residential markets.

Community & Leadership

longstanding member at The National Phoenix Associations[6]

Notable Achievements

5-Star Rating Achievement

23+ Years Experience

23+ years market experience

74 five-star reviews

Multimillion-Dollar Producer

Multi-Million Dollar Agent Recognition

High Volume Producer

Multimillion-dollar producer status

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes, New Construction, Senior Communities, luxury golf properties, vacation homes, second residences, golf community properties, high-rise developments, condominium conversions, active adult communities, new golf course homes, luxury homes, new construction[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Raoul Loustaunau Listed

Contact

Phone: (602) 525-5617

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.urhomefinder.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/RaoulLoustaunauRe

Why selected: Selected for and consistent national ranking. His NAHREP Top 250 recognition and dedicated service to Latin community homeownership initiatives demonstrate exceptional market expertise and community commitment.

Community & Leadership

supporter at Latin community organizations[6]

participant and supporter at Community events supporting homeownership[6]

Notable Achievements

Top 3% Nationwide Ranking

Top 100 West by NAHREP and Zillow

Top 50 Metropolitan Phoenix Realtors

430 Transactions Completed

NAHREP Top 250 Realtor

Top 100 in the West NAHREP and Zillow #78

45 Sales as Single Agent

NAHREP Top 100 in the Southwest & Top 50 Greater Phoenix Metro

Top 3% Agent Nationwide

University of Arizona Graduate

Top 100 in the West NAHREP and Zillow

Silver President's Table

Bronze President's Table

Top Realtor by Trulia

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Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, New Construction, buyer representation, seller representation, fast home sales, multicultural clients, Spanish language services, luxury homes up to $390, 000, Spani...[4]

Cities Served

Tolleson

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

John Prescott Listed

Contact

Phone: (508) 523-9252

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sellingazhouses.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/user2869195

Why selected: Selected for their tenure, national ranking for over a decade, and a. Their deep expertise in luxury and investment properties, backed by $520M in career sales, distinguishes them in the market.

Notable Achievements

31 Years Combined Experience

Top 3% Nationwide Sales Performance

$520 Million in Transaction Volume

Federal Reserve Bank Experience

Diamond Award Winner

Executive Club Award Winner

5-Star Rating Achievement

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, residential real estate, luxury homes, investment properties, property valuation, marketing, investment real estate, valuation, Residential Real Estate, Luxury Homes, Property Valuation, Marketing[4]

Cities Served

Phoenix

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Kevin Owens Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 217-9184

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.fineAZliving.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/OwensKevin

Why selected: His leadership on key REALTOR® committees and recognition by major publications establish him as a top-tier, community-involved expert in his market.

Community & Leadership

Current committee member at Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® Budget and Finance Committee[6]

Committee member at Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunities Committee[6]

Committee member at 40 Under 40 Selection Committee[6]

Notable Achievements

Top Real Estate Producer

Best Realtor in Scottsdale

Top Luxury Real Estate Agent

40 Under 40

297 Total Career Transactions

Perfect 5-Star Rating

High-Value Transaction Portfolio

America's Top 100 Real Estate Agents

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes[4]

Cities Served

Phoenix

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Vicki Kaplan Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 677-1330

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.vickikaplan.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/VickiKaplan

Why selected: Selected for her tenure and, demonstrating expertise across a broad market. Her steady production and high average sale price of $1.48M establish her as a top-tier professional.

Community & Leadership

Mentor at Professional real estate community[6]

Participant at Arizona Best Real Estate[6]

Notable Achievements

20 Years of Real Estate Service

207 Career Transactions

5-Star Client Rating

High-Value Transaction Experience

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, New Construction[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Kellen Britt Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 298-0133

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KellenBritt

Why selected: His expertise across diverse price points and recognition in industry publications demonstrate proven, reliable results.

Notable Achievements

21 Years of Continuous Practice

Perfect 5-Star Rating (32 Reviews)

83 Career Transactions

Average Transaction Value $286,875

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Chey Castro Listed

Contact

Phone: (602) 570-2516

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cheycastro.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Chey-Castro

Why selected: Selected for his strong community involvement and faith-based approach to client relationships, combined with of expertise and a. His consistent performance includes with a three-year average sale price of nearly $2 mil..

Community & Leadership

Supporter at Faith-based community service[6]

Community advocate at Client relationship building[6]

Notable Achievements

18-Year Career Achievement

Luxury Market Specialist

Perfect Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Kathleen McMullen Listed

Contact

Phone: (602) 369-2343

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.dreamhomecatchers.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KathleenMcMullen

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership roles, Kathleen McMullen combines a from and 310 total transactions.

Notable Achievements

20 Years Market Experience

310 Career Transactions

High-Value Transaction Portfolio

4.9-Star Client Rating

Winning with Service Awards

Verified Specialties

General real estate, Buyers, Sellers, Market analysis, Negotiation[4]

Cities Served

Sun City West

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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