Sun City, Sun City West and Sun City Grand Market Report: November 2026
From August through October 2026, Sun City closed 296 home sales at a median of $264,000, Sun City West closed 227 at $370,000, and Sun City Grand closed 95 at $418,000. All three enter snowbird season with plenty of homes on the market, so sellers face real competition.
Sun Cities market at a glance
- Sun City: 296 sales (Aug 1 to Oct 31, 2026), median $264,000, $180 per sq ft; 559 active listings on Nov 8
- Sun City West: 227 sales, median $370,000, $217 per sq ft; 265 active listings
- Sun City Grand: 95 sales, median $418,000, $237 per sq ft; 214 active listings
- October only: Sun City 94 sales ($262,250), Sun City West 82 ($381,000), Sun City Grand 26 ($451,500)
- Home types counted: residential sales (single-family homes, townhomes, patio homes, condos and a few manufactured homes); land, commercial and multifamily left out
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Side by side: the three Sun Cities
These three communities sit next to each other in the northwest Valley, but they sell at very different price points. Much of the gap comes from the mix of homes: Sun City has far more condos and townhomes, while Sun City Grand in Surprise is almost all single-family homes.
| Aug 1 to Oct 31, 2026 | Sun City | Sun City West | Sun City Grand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 296 | 227 | 95 |
| Median sold price | $264,000 | $370,000 | $418,000 |
| Median $ per sq ft | $180 | $217 | $237 |
| Single-family sales (median) | 160 ($320,000) | 185 ($400,000) | 94 ($418,000) |
| Condo, townhome and patio home sales (median) | 133 ($200,000) | 42 ($246,250) | 1 (sample too small) |
| September sales (median) | 103 ($259,950) | 70 ($362,500) | 38 ($435,000) |
| October sales (median) | 94 ($262,250) | 82 ($381,000) | 26 ($451,500) |
| Active listings, Nov 8 | 559 | 265 | 214 |
| Median list price, Nov 8 | $265,000 | $375,000 | $429,450 |
| Middle 80% of list prices | $159,900 to $400,000 | $249,000 to $540,000 | $311,000 to $639,000 |
Sun City means the city of Sun City (ZIP codes 85351 and 85373). Sun City West means ZIP 85375. Sun City Grand means homes in Surprise whose subdivision name is Sun City Grand or The Grand.
Sun City: the most choice, and the most competition
Sun City had the most sales of the three and by far the most listings: 559 homes on the market on November 8. At the pace of roughly 99 sales a month over the last three months, that is more than five months of homes for sale, by my math from the same feed. Condos and townhomes are a big part of the picture here, with 133 sales at a median of $200,000, which is why Sun City's overall median sits well below its neighbors.
If you are selling in Sun City this winter, expect buyers to tour several similar homes in the same week. Updated kitchens and baths, a newer roof and air conditioning, and a fair price against recent sales on your own street carry more weight than usual. My Sun City guide covers the community itself.
Sun City West: steadier, with prices edging up
Sun City West showed the firmest numbers this fall. October's median of $381,000 was up from $362,500 in September, and its 265 listings work out to about three and a half months of supply at the recent sales pace, the tightest of the three. Most sales here are single-family homes (185 of 227, median $400,000).
Del Webb built Sun City West between 1978 and 1997, and the Recreation Centers of Sun City West run four recreation centers (Beardsley, Kuentz, Palm Ridge and R.H. Johnson) plus the community's golf courses. Buyers often compare homes by which rec center is closest. Read more in my Sun City West guide.
Sun City Grand: higher prices, fewer sales
Sun City Grand is almost all single-family homes, and it had the highest median of the three at $418,000 over three months. October's 26 closings came in at a median of $451,500, but with so few sales in one month I would not read much into that jump. The bigger signal is supply: 214 listings against about 32 sales a month is more than six months of homes for sale. Sellers here need to price with care. See my Sun City Grand page for amenities and home styles.
My take for 55+ buyers and sellers this season
November through April is when most of my 55+ buyers come to look in person. More buyers in town is good news for sellers, but as the table shows, there are plenty of listings to compete with. For buyers, that means room to negotiate on repairs, closing costs or timing, especially on homes that have sat for a while.
For sellers, one detail that can set a home apart is an assumable FHA or VA loan. If you bought or refinanced with one of those loans in recent years, ask me whether a buyer could take it over. My assumable mortgage page explains how it works. If you are moving to something smaller, my downsizing guide walks through the steps.
Comparing the communities themselves? Start with my Sun City vs. Sun City West vs. Sun City Grand comparison, the Arizona 55+ living hub and the 55+ community finder. For the whole Valley, see my Phoenix market report for November 2026.
Questions about the Sun Cities market
What is the median home price in Sun City, AZ?
Sun City's median sold price was $264,000 for closings from August 1 to October 31, 2026, across 296 sales. Single-family homes alone had a median of $320,000, and condos and townhomes $200,000.
Which is more expensive, Sun City West or Sun City Grand?
Sun City Grand. Its three-month median was $418,000 compared with $370,000 in Sun City West, and its price per square foot was higher too ($237 vs. $217).
How many homes are for sale in the Sun Cities right now?
On November 8, 2026, I counted 559 active listings in Sun City, 265 in Sun City West and 214 in Sun City Grand.
Is winter a good time to sell in Sun City?
It is the busiest season for 55+ buyers, so it is a good time to be on the market, but you will also have more competition. A fair price based on recent sales and a home in good condition matter most.
Do these numbers include land or manufactured homes?
Land, commercial and multifamily sales are left out. Residential manufactured homes are included, but they are rare in these three communities (3 sales in Sun City and none in the other two from August through October).
Thinking about buying or selling in Sun City, Sun City West or Sun City Grand? Call or text Terry Day, REALTOR®, DeLex Realty, at 602-483-4665.
See all homes in Sun City and Sun City West Call Terry: 602-483-4665
Closed sales August 1 to October 31, 2026; active listings counted November 8, 2026. Community history from the Recreation Centers of Sun City West (suncitywest.com). Source: ARMLS data compiled by Terry Day, DeLex Realty. ARMLS® COPYRIGHT 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.