Market Intelligence · Mike Konefal
This is Mike Konefal's ongoing local market update for Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. It tracks the latest published median and average sale prices, price per square foot, homes sold, and market conditions from sources such as Redfin and local MLS-based reports, with each figure cited and dated. New data is added as sources publish it.
Market Snapshot
The figures below are the most recently published statistics for the Flagstaff housing market. Each figure is shown exactly as published by its source, with the source name and data date cited.
Median Sale Price
$705,000
Monthly median sale price for all home types in July 2026; 181 homes sold in the month.
Source: July 2026 MLS-based Flagstaff market report (arizonahomesandcondos.com)
Redfin 3-Month Median
$710,000
Three-month median, all home types, down 3.3% year over year. July 2026 median was $701,649, down 5.2%.
Source: Redfin Flagstaff Housing Market, data as of June and July 2026
Average Sale Price
$695,000
Most recent month, flat at 0.0% year over year.
Source: Redfin Flagstaff Housing Market, data as of June 2026
Median Price per Sq Ft
$376
Median price per square foot, up year over year.
Source: Redfin Flagstaff Housing Market, data as of June 2026
Days on Market
61
Median days on market for Flagstaff homes sold in July 2026.
Source: July 2026 MLS-based Flagstaff market report (arizonahomesandcondos.com)
Market Competitiveness
59 / 100
Redfin rates Flagstaff "somewhat competitive" on its Compete Score (30 to 69 band).
Source: Redfin Flagstaff Housing Market, mid-2026
Why the median figures differ: Redfin's $710,000 figure is a rolling three-month median covering all home types, while the $705,000 figure is the single-month median from the MLS-based July 2026 market report. Redfin's separate all-home-types median for July 2026 was $701,649, down 5.2% year over year. Different sources, property types, and time windows produce different numbers, so comparisons should always be like-for-like.
Full-year context: Best Flagstaff Homes' MLS-based annual trends report counted 778 closed single-family home sales in Flagstaff in full-year 2025, up modestly from 772 in 2024. Zillow's typical home value for Flagstaff was $665,540 as of June 30, 2026, down 0.5% year over year. Data current as of July 2026; this report was last updated September 11, 2026.
What the Numbers Mean
The published data points to a Flagstaff market that has moderated from its peak while holding a firm floor. The July 2026 MLS-based report shows a $705,000 monthly median with 181 homes sold and 61 median days on market, while Redfin's rolling three-month median sits at $710,000, down 3.3% year over year, with the average sale price flat and median price per square foot up. Redfin's "somewhat competitive" 59 out of 100 rating reflects a market where well-priced homes still attract attention but buyers have more room than in the early 2020s.
Supply remains the defining constraint. Flagstaff's mountain geography and surrounding federal land limit new development, which is why full-year 2025 single-family sales volume (778 homes) stayed close to the prior year's 772 despite softer prices in some segments. For buyers, that means fewer choices but negotiable terms. For sellers, realistic pricing and strong presentation matter more than they did a few years ago.
"The numbers tell a story of a market that corrected from its peak and is holding. Northern Arizona's demand drivers, the university, the Grand Canyon corridor, and constrained land, keep a floor under values. My job is translating these published statistics into decisions for the specific property you are buying, selling, or investing in."
Mike Konefal · Broker Associate · Coldwell Banker Northland
Regional Context
Flagstaff does not move in isolation. It sits at the center of a Northern Arizona market that Mike Konefal covers for both commercial and residential real estate, and where the same demand drivers, tourism, geography, and limited supply, play out differently in each community.
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About 30 miles south of Flagstaff, Sedona's red rock scenery supports one of Arizona's strongest tourism and second-home markets. Hospitality properties, vacation rentals, and luxury residential demand make Sedona a distinct submarket that investors compare against Flagstaff when sizing acquisitions across Northern Arizona.
The I-40 corridor connecting Flagstaff and Williams to the Grand Canyon South Rim carries millions of visitors each year. That traffic anchors hospitality, fuel, food, and service businesses along the highway, and it links the region's commercial property values to Grand Canyon tourism as a persistent economic engine for Northern Arizona.
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Redfin's Flagstaff housing market page, data as of June 2026, shows a three-month median sale price of $710,000, down 3.3 percent year over year, and an average sale price of $695,000. Redfin's all-home-types median for July 2026 was $701,649, down 5.2 percent, while the MLS-based July 2026 market report put the monthly median at $705,000 with 181 homes sold. Zillow's typical home value was $665,540 as of June 30, 2026. Figures differ by source, property type, and measurement window, so compare like-for-like data.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
As of mid-2026, Redfin rates Flagstaff as "somewhat competitive" with a Compete Score of 59 out of 100, meaning neither buyers nor sellers hold overwhelming leverage. The most recent three-month median sale price is down 3.3 percent year over year while the average sale price is flat, and inventory remains constrained by limited developable land. It is a market that has cooled from its peak while holding up well for buyers and sellers alike.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Published data as of July 2026 points to a stable-to-adjusting market: Redfin's three-month median sale price is down 3.3 percent year over year, the average sale price is flat, and the median price per square foot has moved up. The MLS-based report for July 2026 shows the median holding at $705,000 with 181 homes sold. Redfin describes Flagstaff as somewhat competitive. With constrained inventory, university-driven demand from Northern Arizona University, and steady tourism traffic, the local expectation is a gradual market rather than a sharp correction. No forecast is guaranteed, and individual property results vary by location, condition, and price point.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Northern Arizona has structural demand drivers: NAU enrollment, Grand Canyon and Route 66 tourism, and limited developable land. Recent published data shows Flagstaff single-family home prices holding well above $700,000, with 778 single-family homes sold in 2025 versus 772 in 2024. Whether now is the right time depends on your goals, financing, and the specific asset. Mike Konefal works with investors on cap rate analysis, lease structures, and acquisition strategy for both commercial and residential property across Northern Arizona.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Redfin publishes a monthly Flagstaff housing market page with median and average sale prices, price per square foot, homes sold, and a market competitiveness score. Zillow publishes a Flagstaff typical home value, and local brokers publish monthly and annual MLS-based summaries, including the July 2026 market report and full-year 2025 trends cited on this page. This page is Mike Konefal's ongoing local market update and is refreshed as new data is published.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
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