Carefree Ranch, Phoenix, MD
Carefree Ranch — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Carefree Ranch, Phoenix, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Carefree Ranch Neighborhood Overview
Carefree Ranch is a well-established neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, characterized by its high homeownership and affluence. The market is firmly in the Luxury tier, with a median home value of $1,011,100, reflecting the area's desirability. This is supported by a strong median household income of $122,155. The housing stock consists of moderately sized homes, with an average size of 1,625 square feet.
The local real estate market is dominated by homeowners, with a homeownership rate of 87.9% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of just 12.1%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,467 per month. Recent mortgage activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 465 conventional originations out of 480 total loans in the latest HMDA data, indicating a stable and creditworthy buyer pool. VA and FHA loans made up a very small portion of lending activity.
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Carefree Ranch Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $122K |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85377 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 480 |
| VA Loan Originations | 10 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.1M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 465 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 5 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Carefree Ranch, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Carefree Ranch
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — 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 2026-06-01