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Tempe, AZ January 2026 Listing Report: Key Numbers for Home Sellers

Published on Monday, January 5, 2026
Jeff Setlow
eXp Realty
Focus areas include Chandler, Gilbert, Gold Canyon, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale and Tempe, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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Thinking about selling this season? January 2026 is revealing essential insights that home sellers in Tempe, AZ need to know. New trends in listing volume and closing patterns can make a big difference as you plan your strategy. Are you looking for advice on how to sell your house fast in Tempe, AZ? Dig into these facts to gain a clear advantage in the market.

Tempe, AZ now has 325 active listings and 210 new homes added, providing healthy competition. Sellers will benefit from understanding exactly how their listing fits with these numbers, as greater inventory brings both opportunity and the need for sharper presentation.

Numbers Every Home Seller in Tempe, AZ Should Watch

  • Median sales price: $480,000 (up 2.8 percent year over year)--shows sustained demand
  • Median days on market: 24--homes are taking longer to sell than last month
  • Closed sales: 155--steady movement despite increased inventory
  • List-to-sale price ratio: 99.1 percent--emphasizing precision in pricing
  • Price reductions: Affecting 22 percent of closed transactions

Why it matters: The shift in median days on market to 24 means sellers have to focus on property prep and pricing to minimize time to sale. The percentage of price reductions reminds us that standing out makes the difference between a quick contract and extended time on the market.

Adjusting for Market Dynamics in January 2026

Homes priced above $650,000 averaged 38 days on market while those priced below $400,000 moved in a median of just 15 days. Understanding where your home fits helps inform the right approach. Jeff Setlow’s local experience is invaluable for adjusting listing strategies in this environment.

Price It Right, Move With Clarity

Schedule your personalized consultation with Jeff Setlow this January 2026. Call or Browse Tempe, AZ listings to set yourself up for success.

Beyond the Numbers: Additional Considerations for Sellers

The overall supply hovers at 2.1 months, which signals a balanced market for sellers willing to invest in their listing. With 9.3 percent of listings expired or withdrawn, focusing on standout marketing and staging lifts success rates. This January 2026, knowing your numbers and responding nimbly to market changes leads to smoother, more profitable results. Internal data and selling strategies in Tempe, AZ are your keys to making the most of every showing.

Jeff Setlow
Written by Jeff Setlow
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