The Village of Oak Creek is where buyers who want the Sedona experience without the Sedona price tag tend to land.
Ten minutes south of Uptown along Highway 179, it sits in its own pocket of the red rock landscape. Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte define the eastern skyline. The pace is quieter. The lots are larger. And in 2024, the market sent a signal worth paying attention to.
A Quick Look at the Numbers
Active Listings
In September 2024, there were 110 active listings in the Village of Oak Creek, down from 119 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 7.6%. Compared to September 2023, which had 126 active listings, this represents a year-over-year decrease of 12.7%.
Unlike West Sedona, which saw inventory expand, the Village of Oak Creek was tightening year-over-year. Fewer homes available than 2023.
New Listings
There were 33 new listings in September 2024, down from 49 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 32.7%. Compared to September 2023, which had 42 new listings, this represents a year-over-year decrease of 21.4%.
Sellers pulled back in the Village of Oak Creek in late 2024. New supply contracted meaningfully.
Pending Listings
The number of pending listings fell sharply to 9 in September 2024 from 33 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 72.7%. Compared to September 2023, which had 27 pending listings, this is a year-over-year decrease of 66.7%.
The pending drop reflects a seasonal pattern amplified by broader market caution. Buyers were still evaluating. They were not yet committing at September’s pace.
Closed Sales
September 2024 recorded 12 sold listings, down from 27 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 55.6%. Compared to September 2023, which had 22 sold listings, this represents a year-over-year decrease of 45.5%.
A significant drop in a single month’s closes. Important context: August 2024 was unusually active. The September number reflects a return toward normal seasonal pace, not a collapse in demand.
Average Sale Price
The average sale price in September 2024 was $1,055,267, down from $1,235,567 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 14.6%. Compared to September 2023, with an average of $1,062,838, this represents a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.7%.
Essentially flat year-over-year on the average. The Village of Oak Creek, Arizona held its value while transaction volume adjusted.
Median Sale Price
The median sale price was $967,500 in September 2024, down from $1,050,000 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 7.9%. Compared to September 2023, which had a median of $975,000, this is a year-over-year decrease of 0.8%.
A fractional year-over-year move. Prices held in the Village of Oak Creek through 2024, even as volume softened.
Days on Market
Sold properties averaged 138 days on market in September 2024, up from 125 days in August 2024, a month-over-month increase of 10.4%. Compared to September 2023, which averaged 120 days, this represents a year-over-year increase of 15%.
Homes were taking longer to sell. Buyers had options. The pace of decision-making extended alongside inventory.
What the Village of Oak Creek Market Was Telling Us in 2024
The Village of Oak Creek, Arizona in 2024 presented a picture of a market in equilibrium. Not collapsing, not running. Prices held flat year-over-year. Days on market extended modestly. Volume softened from an unusually strong August.
For buyers, this was the most measured, least pressured environment in the Village of Oak Creek in several years. For sellers, accurate pricing had never mattered more. The gap between a correctly priced listing and an overpriced one was measured in months, not days.
Village of Oak Creek Today
The measured pace of 2024 has given way to a tighter market in 2025. Inventory across Sedona, Arizona is down nearly 40% year-over-year, and the Village of Oak Creek has tightened alongside the broader city.
For buyers who found the Village of Oak Creek in 2024 with 138-day average days on market and flat year-over-year prices, that window has narrowed. The buyers who acted then are now watching inventory contract and prices recover.
Frequently Asked Questions: Village of Oak Creek Real Estate
Where is the Village of Oak Creek in relation to Sedona?
The Village of Oak Creek, Arizona sits approximately ten minutes south of Uptown Sedona along Highway 179, the Red Rock Scenic Byway. It is unincorporated and not inside the City of Sedona limits. This distinction affects the combined sales tax rate, which runs approximately 6.35% in the Village versus 9.85% in the City of Sedona.
What is the average home price in the Village of Oak Creek?
The median sale price in the Village of Oak Creek was $967,500 in September 2024, essentially flat year-over-year from $975,000 in September 2023. Single-family homes range from the mid-$600,000s to above $2 million. See current Village of Oak Creek listings here.
Is the Village of Oak Creek a good place to buy?
The Village of Oak Creek, Arizona is one of the most compelling value propositions in the broader Sedona real estate market. It offers Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte views, larger lots than many Uptown or West Sedona options, proximity to Sedona’s trail network, and price points generally more accessible than the city proper.
How does the Village of Oak Creek compare to West Sedona?
The Village of Oak Creek is quieter, more spacious, and generally more affordable than West Sedona. West Sedona offers more immediate access to Sedona’s commercial core, schools, and services. The Village appeals to buyers who prioritize lot size, privacy, and value, and who are comfortable driving ten minutes to reach the broader amenities of Sedona.
What is the property tax rate in the Village of Oak Creek?
The Village of Oak Creek falls in Yavapai County, which carries an effective property tax rate of approximately 0.43% of assessed value. The unincorporated status also means no city sales tax, resulting in a combined sales tax rate of 6.35% compared to 9.85% in the City of Sedona. Read the full Sedona property tax guide here.
Who typically buys homes in the Village of Oak Creek?
The Village of Oak Creek attracts full-time residents who prefer a quieter pace than West Sedona, second-home buyers from out of state who want Sedona lifestyle access without city density, retirees drawn to single-level homes and peaceful settings, and buyers who prioritize Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte views at more accessible price points than the Chapel Area’s premium corridor.
Search current Village of Oak Creek listings or reach out to Angelo Davis, REALTOR® at RE/MAX Sedona, at (928) 274-9114.
