West Sedona, Arizona is where most of Sedona’s full-time residents actually live.
It’s the neighborhood with the grocery stores, the schools, the service businesses, and the trailheads that locals use before the tourist corridor wakes up. It’s also where the most consistent inventory in Sedona’s market tends to concentrate.
Here’s what the West Sedona real estate market looked like in 2024, and what the numbers mean if you’re buying or selling here.
A Quick Look at the Numbers
Active Listings
In September 2024, there were 111 active listings in West Sedona, up from 90 in August 2024, a month-over-month increase of 23.3%. Compared to September 2023, which had 83 active listings, this represents a year-over-year increase of 33.7%.
More inventory than the year before. More options for buyers. More pressure on sellers to be competitive.
New Listings
There were 31 new listings in September 2024, up from 22 in August 2024, a month-over-month increase of 40.9%. Compared to September 2023, which had 23 new listings, this represents a year-over-year increase of 34.8%.
Sellers came to market in West Sedona in meaningful numbers that month. The supply side was active.
Pending Listings
The number of pending listings decreased to 9 in September 2024 from 11 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 18.2%. Compared to September 2023, which also had 11 pending listings, this is a year-over-year decrease of 18.2%.
Demand was measured. Buyers were looking, not rushing.
Closed Sales
September 2024 recorded 10 sold listings, up from 9 in August 2024, a month-over-month increase of 11.1%. Compared to September 2023, which had 13 sold listings, this represents a year-over-year decrease of 23.1%.
The market was transacting at a steady, measured pace rather than a frantic one.
Average Sale Price
The average sale price in September 2024 was $1,302,500, down from $1,735,000 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 24.9%. Compared to September 2023, with an average of $975,000, this represents a year-over-year increase of 33.4%.
Month-to-month swings in average sale price reflect the mix of homes closing, not a direction of the market. Year-over-year, West Sedona, Arizona was up significantly.
Median Sale Price
The median sale price was $1,050,000 in September 2024, down from $1,635,000 in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 35.7%. Compared to September 2023, which had a median of $799,000, this is a year-over-year increase of 31.3%.
West Sedona crossed the $1 million median threshold. That’s a meaningful marker for a neighborhood that has historically offered Sedona’s best value per square foot.
Days on Market
Sold properties averaged 128 days on market in September 2024, down from 208 days in August 2024, a month-over-month decrease of 38.5%. Compared to September 2023, which had an average of 96 days, this represents a year-over-year increase of 33.3%.
Homes were taking longer to sell than a year earlier. That reflects expanded inventory, not softening demand. Buyers had options and they used them.
What the West Sedona Market Was Telling Us in 2024
The pattern in West Sedona, Arizona through 2024 was consistent: inventory expanded, prices grew on a year-over-year basis, and days on market extended as buyers took time to evaluate their growing options.
For sellers, this meant pricing accuracy mattered more than it had in the previous two years. For buyers, it meant the window to evaluate and negotiate had reopened for the first time since 2020.
The year-over-year price growth of 31.3% on the median tells the real story. West Sedona’s values moved substantially from 2023 to 2024. The buyers who acted in 2023 benefited. The buyers who acted in 2024 still secured meaningful appreciation compared to what the market looks like today.
West Sedona in Context: What It Looks Like Now
The expanded inventory of 2024 has since contracted. Active listings in Sedona, Arizona overall are running nearly 40% below year-ago levels in late 2025. West Sedona has felt this tightening alongside the broader city market.
For buyers who missed the 2024 window, the opportunity to negotiate on an abundance of options has narrowed. For sellers in West Sedona, the supply reduction has restored leverage that briefly softened during the inventory expansion of 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions: West Sedona Real Estate Market
What is West Sedona, Arizona?
West Sedona is the primary residential area of Sedona, Arizona, covering the neighborhoods west of the Uptown tourist corridor. It includes communities like Thunder Mountain Ranch, Sedona West, Coffee Pot, Foothills South, and Casa Contenta. West Sedona is where most of Sedona’s full-time residents live and offers the broadest range of home prices, the most consistent inventory, and the best access to everyday services in the city.
What is the average home price in West Sedona?
The median sale price in West Sedona crossed $1 million in 2024, reaching $1,050,000 in September of that year, a 31.3% increase over September 2023. West Sedona offers properties across a broad range from the mid-$700,000s to well above $2 million for premium view properties.
Is West Sedona a good place to buy real estate?
West Sedona, Arizona is consistently one of the strongest value propositions in Sedona’s real estate market. It provides access to Sedona’s lifestyle, schools, services, and hiking trails at price points more accessible than the Chapel Area or Uptown premium corridors. Year-over-year price appreciation has been consistent, and the neighborhood’s role as Sedona’s primary residential community supports long-term demand.
How does West Sedona compare to other Sedona neighborhoods?
West Sedona offers the largest inventory of any Sedona neighborhood and the most diverse range of property types and price points. It sits below the Chapel Area in view premiums but above the Village of Oak Creek in proximity to Sedona’s cultural and trail amenities. Full-time residents consistently choose West Sedona for its practical livability alongside the Sedona lifestyle.
How long does it take to sell a home in West Sedona?
In September 2024, sold properties in West Sedona averaged 128 days on market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable West Sedona locations have historically sold faster than the neighborhood median.
What are the best neighborhoods within West Sedona?
West Sedona encompasses several distinct sub-communities. Thunder Mountain Ranch offers larger lots and views toward the Thunder Mountain formation. Foothills South and Casa Contenta provide elevated positions with red rock views. Coffee Pot and Sedona West are established neighborhoods with strong community character. See the full Sedona neighborhoods comparison here.
Search current West Sedona listings or reach out to Angelo Davis, REALTOR® at RE/MAX Sedona, at (928) 274-9114 for a personalized market analysis.
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West Sedona’s 2024 market: inventory up 34%, median crossed $1M, year-over-year appreciation at 31%. Full breakdown for buyers and sellers in West Sedona, Arizona.
