The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 86426 sells for about $352,000, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,792 a month.
ZIP 86426
The housing market in 86426 is characterized by stable demand for single-family homes, with a median sale price of $352,000. Inventory remains limited, and the market is currently balanced with a low months-of-supply figure. Growth is supported by a steady influx of retirees and families, though the area remains sensitive to broader regional economic trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees and families seeking affordable, established single-family housing in a desert climate with proximity to Colorado River amenities.
Median prices moved up 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 1.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.9% · poverty 14.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 86426, Mohave County AZ
Schools in the area are generally characterized by moderate performance metrics within the local district, though specific ratings vary by individual campus.
The area faces environmental risks typical of the desert Southwest, with FEMA-estimated risk levels for various hazards generally higher than 71.5% of US census tracts.
The local economy is anchored by retail trade and service sectors, with development momentum driven by residential expansion in the Fort Mohave area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arizona) — Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze): Provides a 'freeze' on the valuation of the property for tax purposes, limiting the growth of the property tax burden for eligible seniors. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: The tax is calculated by applying an assessment ratio to the property's Limited Property Value (LPV). For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value or Limited Property Value) x Assessment Ratio = Net Assessed Value. The Net Assessed Value is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale and 3-Year Redemption Foreclosure: The county treasurer sells a tax lien certificate via public auction to the investor bidding the lowest annual rate of interest (ranging from 16% down to 0% per annum under A.R.S. § 42-18114). State (Arizona) — Ad Valorem Property Taxation — Class 3 and Class 4 Residential Assessment: Imposes primary and secondary ad valorem taxes based on Limited Property Value (LPV). Formula: Net Assessed Value (NAV) = LPV × Assessment Ratio (10.0% for Class 3 owner-occupied under A.R.S.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional corridors connecting to Kingman and the broader Lake Havasu City-Kingman MSA.
The area offers access to Colorado River recreational activities, local parks, and golf courses, with shopping and dining concentrated along the main thoroughfares.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a median rent of $1,792; vacancy rates are slightly higher than the national average, reflecting a mix of long-term and seasonal housing.
The economy is primarily driven by retail trade, construction, and service-oriented industries, with a significant portion of the population employed in sales and office roles.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with regional connectivity provided by state highways linking to the Kingman and Bullhead City hubs.
Development is characterized by ongoing residential infill and expansion of single-family housing subdivisions.
Parcels are subject to standard county property tax levies and local school district assessments.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional wildfire and wind hazard profiles, with premiums generally reflecting the higher-than-average risk exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates via US Civic Data and City-Data.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides extensive boating, fishing, and water recreation opportunities.
A local community golf facility serving the Fort Mohave area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.