DC Ranch Real Estate Market Update: November 2026

The short answer: Median sale prices in ZIP 85255, which includes DC Ranch, are running about 20% higher than a year ago based on October 2026 closings so far. Inventory sits near 3.5 months of supply, with fewer active listings than last fall, while average days on market are only a bit longer. It is a market with firm prices, tighter selection than a year ago, and buyers who still need to move thoughtfully on well-priced homes.

About the data: All figures below come from The Cromford Report and cover single-family homes in ZIP 85255, a larger area that includes DC Ranch as well as Sonoran Hills, parts of the Troon area, and other neighborhoods. October 2026 is a partial month, with closings counted through October 30, so expect those numbers to shift once the month is complete. For a closer look at the community itself, visit my DC Ranch neighborhood guide.

Are DC Ranch home prices going up?

Yes, compared with a year ago. The median sales price in 85255 for October 2026 (partial month) is $1,864,314 across 66 closings, versus $1,550,000 in October 2025 (83 closings). That is roughly 20% higher year over year.

Month to month is also higher. September 2026 posted a median of $1,650,000 across 66 closings, so October so far is coming in about 13% above September. In a luxury ZIP with a modest number of sales each month, the median can swing based on which homes happen to close, so one month is not a trend on its own. Still, both the year-over-year and month-to-month reads point higher for now.

What are homes selling for per square foot?

For October 2026 closings so far, the average price per square foot is $646.08 and the median is $527.18. The gap between the two tells you that a smaller number of high-end sales are pulling the average up. The median is usually the better gauge of a typical sale.

Looking ahead, the median list price per square foot at contract acceptance (a 4-week rolling figure for the week ending October 31, 2026) is $545.17. That reflects homes going under contract now, which will close in the weeks ahead.

How long do DC Ranch area homes take to sell?

A bit longer than last year, on average. The average cumulative days on market for homes that closed in October 2026 (63 closings, partial month) is 89.2 days, up from 84.2 days in October 2025. Cumulative days on market counts the full time a home was listed, including relistings. Days on market here is an average, so some homes sell much faster and others take longer.

Recent contracts tell a sharper story. In the week ending October 31, 2026, there were 14 accepted contracts with a median of 44 days on market at contract. Well-priced, well-presented homes are still finding buyers, while others need more time.

Is DC Ranch a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Conditions look closer to balanced, with a slight lean toward sellers relative to last year, based on supply and contract activity. Two Cromford measures help explain why.

Months of supply estimates how long it would take to sell all active listings at the recent pace of sales. For the week of October 31, 2026, 85255 had 3.48 months of supply with 230 active listings, compared with 3.61 months and 300 active a year earlier. There are fewer listings than last year, and months of supply edged down slightly.

Contract ratio compares the number of homes under contract with the number of active listings. A higher number means more buyer activity relative to available homes. On October 1, 2026, the ratio was 32.7 (66 under contract, 202 active), slightly higher than 31.6 on October 1, 2025.

The Cromford Report generally treats higher months of supply and lower contract ratios as conditions that favor buyers. Here both signals moved the other way: months of supply is a bit lower, and the contract ratio ticked up. The fair summary is that buyers have fewer active options than last fall, prices are firm, and sellers who price correctly still have leverage, without this being a frenzied seller's market.

What this means for buyers

• Selection is tighter. Active inventory in 85255 is down from a year ago, so compare what is available carefully and be ready when the right home shows up.
• Prices are firm. The median is up about 20% year over year on October closings so far, so value still comes from comps, condition, and negotiation, not from expecting a soft market.
• Good homes still move. Fourteen accepted contracts in the week ending October 31, with a median of 44 days on market at contract, show that well-priced homes are finding buyers.
• Look at value, not just price. Use price per square foot and recent comparable sales to judge each home.

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What this means for sellers

• Pricing still matters. Year-over-year prices are up, but overpriced homes tend to build up days on market even when supply is tighter.
• Presentation counts. In the luxury segment, condition, staging, photography, and views can separate a home that sells from one that sits.
• Plan a realistic timeline. Average cumulative days on market for October closings so far is about 89 days, so build that into your plans.
• Demand is present. A slightly higher contract ratio and 14 accepted contracts in one week show active buyers in 85255.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in DC Ranch in October 2026?

For single-family homes in ZIP 85255, which includes DC Ranch, the October 2026 median sales price so far is $1,864,314, based on 66 closings through October 30, according to The Cromford Report.

Are home prices in the DC Ranch area higher than last year?

Yes. The partial-month October 2026 median of $1,864,314 is roughly 20% higher than the October 2025 median of $1,550,000 for 85255 single-family homes.

How many months of supply are there in 85255?

For the week of October 31, 2026, there were 3.48 months of supply with 230 active listings, compared with 3.61 months and 300 active a year earlier, per The Cromford Report.

How long are homes taking to sell in the DC Ranch area?

Homes that closed in October 2026 so far averaged 89.2 cumulative days on market, compared with 84.2 days in October 2025. Homes that went under contract in the week ending October 31 had a median of 44 days on market.

Is it a good time to buy a luxury home in DC Ranch?

Buyers face fewer active listings and higher median prices than a year ago, while days on market are only modestly longer. The right move depends on the specific home, its pricing, and your goals.

What is a contract ratio?

It compares homes under contract to active listings. In 85255 it was 32.7 on October 1, 2026, versus 31.6 a year earlier, meaning buyer activity relative to supply was slightly higher.

Talk to a DC Ranch expert

Every home in DC Ranch is different, and ZIP-wide averages only tell part of the story. Whether you are buying or selling, I can walk you through the numbers for your specific home or search. Call or text David Leach at 602-854-8323 or email david@tackettteam.com.

David Leach, Associate Broker and REALTOR®, Tackett Team at eXp Realty. Strategic. Straight-forward. Relentless. Data source: The Cromford Report, ZIP 85255 single-family homes. October 2026 figures are partial-month (closings through October 30) and subject to change.