Scottsdale, AZ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$516 per SF Avg asking sale price
$31 per SF Avg asking lease rate
10,077 SF Avg unit lease size
21,087 SF Avg building size for sale
7.06% Average cap rate

Scottsdale's Demographic Profile

Scottsdale has 135,986 households and a median income of $108,133, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +10% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 285,321
# Households 135,986
Median age 49
Median household income $108,133
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 48,018
5-year population change +10%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Scottsdale $504 11,425 SF 7.20%
Fountain Hills $225 5,992 SF 5.00%
Mesa $293 20,021 SF 8.09%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Scottsdale $848 17,662 SF
Fountain Hills $427 2,508 SF
Carefree $611 10,206 SF
Cave Creek $519 9,788 SF
Mesa $519 37,950 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Scottsdale $471 27,086 SF 5.93%
Mesa $208 27,192 SF 4.94%
Paradise Valley $970 1,886 SF 5.93%
Tempe $273 37,219 SF 6.47%
Phoenix $299 25,739 SF 8.58%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Scottsdale

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Cactus Rd & 101 Fwy

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  • 14,267 SF Health Care Building
  • 10.59% Cap Rate
  • $6,800,000
For Sale

Bldg B

Scottsdale, AZ 85257

  • 10,531 SF Office Building
  • $450,730
For Sale

3002 N 67th Pl

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  • 3,023 SF Office Building
  • $1,000,000
For Sale

Bldg 2

Phoenix, AZ 85054

  • 95,463 SF Office Building
  • $899,000
For Sale

15005 N Northsight Blvd

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  • 16,670 SF Office Building
  • $7,950,000
For Sale

4142 N Marshall Way

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  • 8,907 SF Retail Building
  • $5,800,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Scottsdale pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Scottsdale $516 21,087 SF
Fountain Hills $377 3,683 SF
Carefree $402 5,653 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Scottsdale

For Sale

The Mark

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  • 123,407 SF Multifamily
  • $1,200,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Scottsdale alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Scottsdale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Scottsdale 285,321 135,986 49 $108,133 2 48,018 10%
Rio Verde 2,992 1,627 75 $134,032 2 44 13%
Fountain Hills 28,611 13,771 62 $95,884 2 2,706 11%
Carefree 4,090 1,972 66 $146,311 2 227 10%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Scottsdale, AZ and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Scottsdale

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Is Scottsdale a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Scottsdale offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Scottsdale?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Scottsdale. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Scottsdale?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Scottsdale. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Scottsdale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Scottsdale. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Scottsdale acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Scottsdale, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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