The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 86429 sells for about $359,000, or $198 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 95 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,076 a month.
ZIP 86429 — Bullhead City
The 86429 housing market is currently a buyer's market with a median sale price of $359,000, reflecting a 5.7% year-over-year decline. High vacancy rates and a significant share of non-family households suggest a market driven by seasonal or retirement-oriented demand. Limited inventory and slow turnover indicate a cautious outlook for the near term.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees and those seeking affordable desert living, as well as investors looking for rental opportunities in a market with a significant share of non-family households.
Median prices moved down 5.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 95 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.4% · poverty 13.4% — 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 9.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 86429, Mohave County, AZ
The area faces typical desert climate risks including extreme heat and potential for flash flooding; insurance availability and premiums are subject to regional wildfire and environmental risk assessments.
Development is characterized by residential expansion in the Bullhead City area, with limited large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects currently reported for this specific ZIP.
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 within the Bullhead City area and toward regional employment hubs in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman MSA.
The area offers proximity to the Colorado River for water recreation, local parks, and desert trail access, with basic shopping and dining services available in Bullhead City.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a 37.4% renter share and a 25.1% vacancy rate; HUD FY2027 SAFMR for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,230.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, retail, and services related to the Colorado River and the broader Lake Havasu City-Kingman MSA.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options serving the area.
Mohave County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based appraisal standards.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, fire, and community college districts.
Property insurance markets are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk profiles common to the Arizona desert.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates via US Civic Data and Census Reporter.
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.
Major regional attraction for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Various municipal parks providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.