Desert Valley Estates, Phoenix, CA
Desert Valley Estates — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Valley Estates, 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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Desert Valley Estates Neighborhood Overview
Desert Valley Estates is a residential neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily within ZIP code 85023. The housing market here is characterized as Prime, with a median home value of $320,600. The typical home in the area averages about 1,250 square feet. Recent mortgage activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 631 conventional loan originations, significantly outpacing 122 FHA and 39 VA loan originations, reflecting a stable and established market segment.
The neighborhood exhibits a balanced mix of homeowners and renters. The homeownership rate is 58.4%, meaning a little over half of the housing units are owner-occupied, while the renter-occupied rate is 41.6%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,286 per month. The median household income for residents is $67,986, which aligns with the local housing costs and supports the neighborhood's market tier classification.
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Desert Valley Estates Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $321K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $68K |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.3% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85023 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 794 |
| VA Loan Originations | 39 |
| VA Loan Share | 4.9% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $400K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 631 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 122 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Valley Estates, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Valley Estates
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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 2026-05-27