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85053

Phoenix

33.6299° N · 112.1313° W

66 homes for sale in Phoenix, Maricopa County.

66

For Sale

$383K

Median List

29,773

Residents

850238502785029853048530685308

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Neighborhood Data

85053 by the numbers.

Breathtaking view of Superstition Mountains under a clear blue sky in Arizona, USA — Phoenix, ZIP 85053

29,773

Population

ACS 5-year estimate

Stunning sunset over the cactus-filled Superstition Mountains, Arizona — Phoenix, ZIP 85053

$367K

Median Home Value

ACS estimate · 0.9× metro

Rustic stone cabin illuminated beneath the stunning Milky Way in Tucson, Arizona night sky

$70K

Median Income

83% of the metro median

Expansive desert landscape with saguaro cacti under clear blue skies in Vail, Arizona

36.3

Median Age

96% of the metro median

Capture of the Superstition Mountains in Arizona with clear skies and cacti — Phoenix, ZIP 85053

$298K–$485K

Closing Range

10th–90th percentile

Five-year trend · by quarter

Data currency · auto

Reflects closings through July 2026.

Closed sales take time to record, so recent quarters can still shift. Read the most recent quarter as a direction, not a final number.

Against the metro

The median home value in 85053 is $367K, which is 14% below the Phoenix-metro ZIP median of $425K and ranks #99 of 148 ZIP codes in the metro by home value. It sits in Phoenix.

ZIPAreaMedian valuevs 85053
85023Phoenix$391K+7%
85306Glendale$393K+7%
85029Phoenix$346K-6%

Population Growth · 20102024

+4.5%

2010201520202024

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau — 2010 & 2020 Decennial Census; ACS 5-year 2011–2024 · Census ZCTA land area · ARMLS closings through July 2026.“Metro median” comparisons are against the median of Maricopa County ZIP medians. ACS figures are rolling 5-year estimates; ZCTA boundaries were revised in 2020. Closed sales take time to record, so recent quarters can still shift.

ZIP code 85053 is a postal area in northwest Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, covering 5.21 square miles with a population of 29,773 — about 5,715 people per square mile. It borders 85023, 85027, 85029, 85304, 85306, and 85308.

On the Market

Homes for sale in 85053.

Every active listing in ZIP code 85053, Phoenix, pinned on the map and listed below.

Each pin links to its listing. ZIP 85053 is highlighted — click a neighboring ZIP once to preview it, again to open its page.

Show 54 more listings in 85053 (66 total)

In ZIP 85053

Local favorites.

Dining

  • Different Pointe of View — Fine Dining Restaurant · 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix

    Different Pointe of View

    4.52,668

    Fine Dining Restaurant · 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix

  • elements — Restaurant · 5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley

    elements

    4.61,366

    Restaurant · 5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley

Golf

  • Lookout Mountain Golf Club — Sports Club · 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix

    Lookout Mountain Golf Club

    4.4500

    Sports Club · 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix

  • Cave Creek Golf Course — Golf Course · 15202 N 19th Ave, Phoenix

    Cave Creek Golf Course

    4.1600

    Golf Course · 15202 N 19th Ave, Phoenix

  • Bellair Golf Park — Golf Course · 17233 N 45th Ave, Glendale

    Bellair Golf Park

    4.5616

    Golf Course · 17233 N 45th Ave, Glendale

Parks & Trails

  • Echo Canyon Trailhead — Hiking Area · E McDonald Dr, Phoenix

    Echo Canyon Trailhead

    4.92,837

    Hiking Area · E McDonald Dr, Phoenix

  • Echo Canyon Recreation Area — Hiking Area · 4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix

    Echo Canyon Recreation Area

    4.82,966

    Hiking Area · 4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix

  • Piestewa Peak Trailhead — Hiking Area · 2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix

    Piestewa Peak Trailhead

    4.9727

    Hiking Area · 2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix

Schools

  • Sweetwater Elementary School — Elementary School · 4602 W Sweetwater Ave, Glendale

    Sweetwater Elementary School

    Elementary School · 4602 W Sweetwater Ave, Glendale

  • Desert Heights Preparatory Academy — School · 3540 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale

    Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

    School · 3540 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale

  • Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics - Secondary School — High school · 2820 W Kelton Ln, Phoenix

    Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics - Secondary School

    High school · 2820 W Kelton Ln, Phoenix

Essentials

  • Fry's Marketplace — Grocery Store · 2727 W Bell Rd #1205, Phoenix

    Fry's Marketplace

    4.32,168

    Grocery Store · 2727 W Bell Rd #1205, Phoenix

  • Safeway — Grocery Store · 3450 W Bell Rd, Phoenix

    Safeway

    4.11,779

    Grocery Store · 3450 W Bell Rd, Phoenix

  • Asiana Market — Asian Grocery Store · 4410 W Union Hills Dr A-1, Glendale

    Asiana Market

    4.33,878

    Asian Grocery Store · 4410 W Union Hills Dr A-1, Glendale

Resorts & Clubs

  • Gainey Ranch Golf Club — Association / Organization · 7600 E Gainey Club Dr, Scottsdale

    Gainey Ranch Golf Club

    4.7336

    Association / Organization · 7600 E Gainey Club Dr, Scottsdale

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Where it sits

The shape of 85053.

  1. 01

    Greenway High School, part of the Glendale Union High School District, is at 3930 W Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85053.

  2. 02

    The Washington Elementary School District operates three schools with 85053 addresses: Acacia Elementary School (3021 W. Evans Dr.), Desert Foothills Junior High School (3333 W. Banff Ln.), and Ironwood Elementary School (14850 N. 39th Ave.).

  3. 03

    ZIP 85053 is governed by the City of Phoenix; the schools the Washington Elementary School District and Glendale Union High School District list in this ZIP all carry Phoenix, AZ addresses.

  4. 04

    Students in this area attend Washington Elementary School District schools for K-8 and then Glendale Union High School District schools, which serve most of Glendale and a portion of Phoenix.

5.21 sq mi

Land Area

5,715 / sq mi

Density

Northwest

Position

Aerial map of ZIP code 85053, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, showing highways, place names and the ZIP boundary
Aerial map of ZIP code 85053, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona — aerial imagery with highways and place names from the USGS National Map, boundary from the U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Area. Yong Choi, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Frequently Asked

Questions about 85053.

How active is the 85053 market?
ZIP code 85053 currently has 66 active listings, priced from $114K to $1.40M.
How much do homes cost in 85053?
The median home in ZIP code 85053 sold for $380,000 across 279 closed sales in the twelve months to August 2026. This is what buyers actually paid, not asking prices.
Is 85053 expensive?
It is more affordable than the metro as a whole. The median sale in ZIP code 85053 was $380,000, against a $465,000 median across the 66,976 Phoenix-area sales in this dataset.
Is 85053 a buyer's or seller's market?
Homes in ZIP code 85053 closed at a median of 99.2% of their asking price and took 62 days to sell, against 98.8% and 73 days across the metro. That leans toward sellers by Phoenix standards. Conditions move month to month, so read this as the trailing year rather than as today's market.
What is the price per square foot in 85053?
Homes in ZIP code 85053 sold for a median of $241 per square foot over the twelve months to August 2026.
How long do homes take to sell in 85053?
Half of the homes that sold in ZIP code 85053 were under contract within 62 days of listing — about typical for the Phoenix market. Measured from listing date to closing across 279 closed sales.
How much have home values in 85053 changed over five years?
The median sale price in ZIP code 85053 has risen 20.6% over five years, from $315,000 to $380,000. Both figures are medians of closed sales, five years apart.
What does it cost to rent in 85053?
The median lease in ZIP code 85053 closed at $1,850 a month across 149 leases in the twelve months to August 2026, about $1.57 per square foot.
Are there condos or townhomes in 85053?
Yes. 13% of homes sold in ZIP code 85053 were condos or townhomes (4% condos, 9% townhomes), with the remaining 87% detached houses.
Do homes in 85053 have pools?
37% of the homes that sold in ZIP code 85053 had a pool.
Do homes in 85053 have HOAs?
Often not — 18% of homes sold in ZIP code 85053 reported an HOA. Where there is one, the median fee reported at closing was $242.
What is the typical lot size in 85053?
The median lot in ZIP code 85053 is 0.18 acres, about 7,841 square feet.
How old are the homes in 85053?
The median home sold in ZIP code 85053 was built in 1976, making it about 50 years old.
How much do home prices vary within 85053?
Considerably. Across the neighborhoods in ZIP code 85053 with enough sales to measure, median prices run from roughly $160K to $470K, a spread of about 3x. A single ZIP-wide median is a starting point rather than a guide to any particular street, so it is worth looking at comparable sales close to the address you are considering.
What city is 85053 in?
Every home sold in ZIP code 85053 over the past year carried a Phoenix address. Note that a mailing address is not the same as a city limit — check the parcel itself for jurisdiction, taxes and services.
What school district serves 85053?
Washington Elementary School District serves most of ZIP code 85053 — it is the district listed on 72% of homes sold over the past year. The high school most often listed is Greenway High School. District boundaries do not follow ZIP boundaries, so confirm the assignment for a specific address before relying on it.
Is 85053 served by APS or SRP?
APS. Arizona Public Service's certificated service territory covers effectively all of ZIP code 85053. Service territory follows historical boundaries rather than ZIP codes, so check the address.
Is any part of 85053 in a flood zone?
No. No Special Flood Hazard Area — the 1%-annual-chance zones that trigger a lender's flood insurance requirement — is mapped anywhere inside ZIP code 85053, which puts it among the minority of Phoenix-area ZIPs with none at all. FEMA revises these maps, so a purchase should still confirm the current determination for the address.
What ZIP codes border 85053?
ZIP code 85053 borders 85023, 85027, 85029, 85304, 85306, and 85308.