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Carefree Housing Market Report: August 2026
Verified market data for Carefree, Maricopa County, updated twice weekly by Incyte Realty.
As of August 2026, the median home price in Carefree, Arizona is $1,271,500, at $440 per square foot, with homes averaging 79 days on market. Conditions currently favor a balanced market. Data compiled by Incyte Realty from redfin.com and realtor.com and homes.com, as of 2026-05.
$1,271,500
Median Home Price
$440
Price per Sq Ft
79
Avg Days on Market
balanced market
Current Conditions
Market data last updated: 2026-08-24 · Sources: redfin.com, realtor.com, homes.com · Carefree figures as of 2026-05
Carefree vs. Maricopa County
The median home price in Carefree is $1,271,500, against a Maricopa County median of $504,900. Homes here average 79 days on market, versus 73 days county-wide. County inventory is currently low with a stable trend.
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| Area | Median home price |
|---|---|
| Carefree | $1.3M |
| Maricopa County median | $505K |
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| Area | Median home price |
|---|---|
| Paradise Valley | $3.1M |
| Carefree | $1.3M |
| Scottsdale | $1.2M |
| Cave Creek | $1.0M |
| Fountain Hills | $741K |
| Queen Creek | $659K |
| Gilbert | $600K |
| Litchfield Park | $537K |
| Chandler | $520K |
| Anthem | $511K |
| Peoria | $495K |
| Goodyear | $483K |
Nearby Market Reports
Paradise Valley · $3,100,000Scottsdale · $1,230,000Cave Creek · $1,000,000Fountain Hills · $741,000Queen Creek · $658,828Gilbert · $600,000Litchfield Park · $537,000Chandler · $520,000Anthem · $511,000Peoria · $495,000Goodyear · $483,000Wickenburg · $480,994Tempe · $460,000Phoenix · $450,000Glendale · $432,000Surprise · $424,990Apache Junction · $420,000Mesa · $415,000Buckeye · $400,000Youngtown · $375,233Sun City West · $350,000El Mirage · $349,810Tolleson · $344,013Avondale · $329,830Sun City · $258,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Carefree, Arizona?
The median home price in Carefree is $1,271,500 as of 2026-05. For comparison, the Maricopa County median is $504,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Carefree?
Homes in Carefree currently average 79 days on market, compared with 73 days across Maricopa County. Figure as of 2026-05.
Is Carefree a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Carefree currently shows balanced market conditions with an average of 79 days on market. Market conditions are reassessed twice weekly from redfin.com and realtor.com and homes.com.
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