North Valley Market GuideUpdated September 2026
Rebecca MedranoREBECCAMEDRANOARIZONA REAL ESTATE
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Desert Ridge • Deer Valley • Anthem • Cave Creek

North Valley, at a glance.

Master-planned suburbs, mountain-view acreage and a bit of Old West charm — here's what's moving buyers and sellers across North Phoenix right now.

1,180Active Inventory+5.6% YoY
$585KMedian Home Value+3.4% Appreciation
52 DaysAvg. On MarketFast-Moving Pockets
Market Trend

Six months of momentum.

Master-planned inventory keeps values climbing across Desert Ridge, Deer Valley, Anthem, Moon Valley, Cave Creek and New River/Tramonto.

Median Home Value

Trailing 6 months • North Valley composite
$600K $565K $530K MarAprMay JunJulAugSep

Inventory by Micro-Market

Active listings, share of total — estimated split
Desert Ridge 26% Deer Valley/Norterra 23% Anthem 20% Moon Valley/N. Mountain 14% Cave Creek 10% New River/Tramonto 7%
Where You'll Live

Communities worth a look.

Desert RidgeMarketplace, JW Marriott & Mayo Clinic Deer Valley & NorterraFamily-suburban along the I-17/101 AnthemMaster-planned & more affordable Moon ValleyGolf & the Phoenix Mountains Preserve Cave CreekWestern charm & horse properties New River & TramontoAcreage lots & big desert views
Life Out Here

Schools, shopping & the outdoors.

DVUSD & BASISDeer Valley Unified & top charters
Desert Ridge MarketplaceRetail, dining & JW Marriott
Boulders ResortGolf, spa & Cave Creek charm
Phoenix Mountains PreservePiestewa Peak & North Mountain trails
New River AcreageHorse properties & open sky
I-17 & Loop 101Direct commuter corridors
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