Homeowners in Desert Ridge ask me the same question all the time: what would my home sell for today? The honest answer is that it depends on more than square footage. Desert Ridge in North Phoenix has a mix of production-built neighborhoods, gated communities and resort-style living near the Loop 101, all close to shopping, dining and major employers. That variety means two homes a few streets apart can be worth very different amounts.

5 things that move home prices in Desert Ridge

  1. The builder and community. Homes are often compared within the same builder and subdivision first, then against nearby gated and non-gated communities.
  2. Gated or not. Buyers often pay more for gated communities with amenities like community pools.
  3. Lot position. Backing to open desert or a wash, a cul-de-sac location or larger lots add value; backing to a busy street can take value away.
  4. Updates. Many homes here were built in the 2000s and 2010s, so kitchen, bath and flooring updates make a real difference.
  5. Pool, garage and solar. A pool, a third garage bay and owned solar all affect price, and leased solar has to be handled carefully with buyers.

How I put a number on your home

I start with recent sales that truly match your home, then adjust for differences the way an appraiser would, using my archive of hundreds of Arizona appraisals. I take out seller-paid credits that make some sales look higher than they were, and I show you the active listings you'd be competing with. You get a price range for your home as it is, plus what a few updates could add.

Learn more about how I help sellers, or read why the right list price beats a big one. See homes for sale nearby.

Thinking about selling in Desert Ridge?
I'll put together a free pricing report built from real comparable sales. Call or text Terry Day, REALTOR® with DeLex Realty, at 602-483-4665.

Terry Day, REALTOR®, DeLex Realty, 10115 E Bell Rd, Ste 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.