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Q2 2026 Report

Verde Valley
Market Report.

Arizona's value-and-growth corner this quarter — Verde Valley median prices, cap rates, and the Sedona-overflow dynamics drawing investors to Cottonwood and beyond.

AZ Lic. # LC722056000  ·  CA DRE # 01786835  ·  Designated Broker: Olivier Lessing Barré  ·  480-256-9227
Key Metrics — Q2 2026

Verde Valley
Snapshot

~$420K
Median Price
Cottonwood area
5–7%
Cap Rate
Investor-friendly
20min
To Sedona
Overflow demand
Strong
Growth
Value market

Figures are general market estimates as of Q2 2026 for orientation only and are not a guarantee of value. Contact us for current, property-specific analysis. Data compiled from regional MLS and public sources.

Overview

Verde Valley
This Quarter

The Verde Valley — anchored by Cottonwood — remains Arizona's standout value market, offering the region's best entry points with a median around $420K and attractive cap rates of 5–7%. Its proximity to Sedona, just 20 minutes away, drives steady overflow demand from buyers and renters priced out of the red rock core.

A growing wine-tourism economy, revitalized historic districts, and steady population growth continue to strengthen the area's fundamentals. Our licensed office sits right here in the Verde Valley, in Cornville.

What We're Seeing

This Quarter's
Trends

Value

The Verde Valley offers the lowest entry points and strongest cap rates in our coverage area.

Sedona Overflow

Buyers and renters priced out of Sedona increasingly look 20 minutes down the hill to Cottonwood.

Wine Economy

The growing Verde Valley wine trail adds tourism demand and lifestyle appeal to the region.

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