South Mountain, Phoenix, CA
South Mountain — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for South Mountain, 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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South Mountain Neighborhood Overview
South Mountain is a neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, anchored by the expansive South Mountain Park and Preserve. The area, primarily served by ZIP code 85042, is characterized by a stable, prime market tier with a strong majority of homeowners, as evidenced by a 62.8% homeownership rate and a complementary 37.2% renter-occupied rate. This balance contributes to the neighborhood's established residential character.
The local housing market offers relative affordability within the Phoenix metro, with a median home value of $309,600 and homes averaging 1,375 square feet. The rental market shows a median gross rent of $1,362 per month. This affordability aligns with a solid median household income of $78,282. Mortgage lending activity is robust, with 996 total home loan originations in the latest HMDA data, overwhelmingly dominated by 770 conventional loans, alongside 185 FHA and 41 VA loans, indicating diverse pathways to homeownership for residents.
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South Mountain Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $310K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $78K |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.3% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85042 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 996 |
| VA Loan Originations | 41 |
| VA Loan Share | 4.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $424K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 770 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 185 |
Top Real Estate Agents in South Mountain, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for South Mountain
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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