San Tan Valley and Florence New Listings Rise 18.82% in August as Sold Listings Fall 15.65%
Data period: August 2026 • Compared to: July 2026 • Source: ARMLS (via RapidStats)
| Metric | August 2026 | vs. July |
|---|---|---|
| Sold Listings | 264 | -15.65% |
| New Listings | 402 | +18.82% |
| Active Listings | 1,320 | -0.53% |
| Under Contract | 378 | +4.42% |
| Avg. Days on Market | 101 days | Prior month n/a |
| Months of Supply ($250K–$500K) | 4.66 | July: 3.74 |
| Sold-to-List Ratio ($250K–$500K) | 99.0% | July: 98.8% |
What the Numbers Say
In August 2026, San Tan Valley and Florence saw 402 new listings (up 18.82% from July) and 264 sold listings (down 15.65% from July). Active listings held nearly steady at 1,320 (down 0.53%), and homes under contract rose to 378 (up 4.42%). The average home spent 101 days on market. In the $250K–$500K price range — the area's core segment — months of supply rose to 4.66 from 3.74 in July, while the sold-to-list ratio held at 99.0%, up slightly from 98.8% in July.
Brian's Take
If the market's felt different lately, the numbers back you up. New listings in San Tan Valley and Florence jumped nearly 19% last month in the $250K–$500K range — where most of our neighbors buy and sell — while actual closings dropped by double digits. Inventory is building faster than it's clearing, months of supply climbed to 4.66, and homes are now averaging 101 days on market. Here's the important part: this is a slowdown, not a crash. Homes are still closing at roughly 99% of list price — values are holding, sellers just need more patience. For buyers, the pressure is off: you have time to look, compare, and negotiate on closing costs or a rate buy-down. For sellers, it means pricing and presentation have to be dialed in from day one, because buyers finally have options again.
This update covers the combined San Tan Valley and Florence market.