Desert Point, Phoenix, MD
Desert Point — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Point, 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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Desert Point Neighborhood Overview
Desert Point, Phoenix, Arizona
Desert Point is a neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, located primarily within ZIP code 85208. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 77.6%. This is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value stands at $231,600, and the typical home averages 1,225 square feet in size. For renters, who make up 22.4% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,418 per month.
The neighborhood's housing finance activity indicates a strong and active market. In a recent period, there were 847 total home loan originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (615), with a significant portion being FHA loans (173) and VA loans (59). This lending mix, alongside the median household income of $65,540, positions Desert Point firmly within Phoenix's mainstream market tier, appealing to a broad range of buyers and investors seeking value in the area.
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Desert Point Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $232K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $66K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85208 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 847 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 59 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 7.0% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $353K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 615 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 173 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Point, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Point
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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 2026-04-18