Story, Phoenix, MD
Story — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Story, 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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Story Neighborhood Overview
Story, Phoenix: Market Intelligence
Story is a neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily within the 85027 ZIP code. It presents a balanced housing market with a homeownership rate of 53.0%, complemented by a 47.0% renter-occupied rate. The median home value is $283,000, with homes averaging around 1,200 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,387 per month, offering an alternative in this accessible market tier.
The local mortgage data reflects strong activity, with 937 total loan originations in the most recent period. Conventional loans dominated this activity with 714 originations, while FHA loans accounted for 176 and VA loans for 47. This lending profile, alongside a median household income of $68,000, indicates a stable, mainstream market appealing to a mix of first-time and move-up buyers within the Phoenix area.
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Story Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $283K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $71K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85027 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 937 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 47 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.0% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $390K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 714 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 176 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Story, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Story
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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