Buying a Home in Tolleson, AZ
Buying in Tolleson means paying somewhere near $400,000, the median of the 19 Tolleson sales in ClozeEZ's records. ClozeEZ lists 107 Tolleson homes for sale today at a median asking price of $394,990. On owner-listed homes, ClozeEZ buyers deal with the seller directly and pay a flat $300 only if they close.
What should you plan for when buying a home in Tolleson?
Owners live in 42% of Tolleson's occupied homes, and 54% of its workers get to work in under 20 minutes, Census estimates show. Expect plenty of rentals in the mix, quick trips to work and hot summers.
Since fewer than half of occupied homes here are lived in by their owners, ask whether the home you like was ever rented out. If it was, ask what was repaired between tenants. Census figures also show 59.1% of Tolleson's homes are detached single-family houses, and the rest are other types. ClozeEZ puts you in touch with the owner, so you can get those answers firsthand.
Getting to work tends to be quick from Tolleson. More than half of workers, 54%, reach their job in under 20 minutes, and 9.4% spend 45 minutes or more on the trip. Time the drive from the house to your own job on a weekday morning before you make an offer.
The Litchfield Park NOAA station, west-northwest of Tolleson, averages a July high of 106.5 F. Get last July's power bill from the owner and find out how old the AC unit is. That station also logs 8.18 inches of precipitation in a normal year, so ask whether the yard has drip lines or sprinklers. Budget for an 8.8% sales tax on new furniture and appliances bought in Tolleson, which is 2.5% for the city plus 6.3% for the state and Maricopa County.
Local facts and where they come from
Each fact was checked against its source on November 2, 2026.
- 42% of occupied homes in Tolleson are lived in by their owners (Census estimate). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, table B25003, American Community Survey for 2020 to 2024.
- 54% of Tolleson workers get to work in under 20 minutes, and 9.4% take 45 minutes or more (Census estimate). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, table B08303, American Community Survey for 2020 to 2024.
- 59.1% of Tolleson's homes are detached single-family houses (Census estimate). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, table B25024, American Community Survey for 2020 to 2024.
- The NOAA weather station in nearby Litchfield Park (USC00024977), west-northwest of Tolleson, averages a July high of 106.5 F. Source: NOAA climate normals, averages for 1991 to 2020.
- The same Litchfield Park station (USC00024977) records 8.18 inches of precipitation in a normal year. Source: NOAA climate normals, averages for 1991 to 2020.
- Retail sales in Tolleson are taxed at 8.8% in all, which is 6.3% for the state and Maricopa County plus 2.5% for the city. Source: Arizona Department of Revenue tax rate tables, rates effective November 1, 2026.
What Tolleson homes sell for
Across 19 recent Tolleson sales shown on ClozeEZ, the median closed price was $400,000, about $205 per square foot. Compare a home with sales near it, not with the citywide median.
ClozeEZ estimates the yearly property tax on Tolleson listings from Maricopa County Assessor records.
Buying a Tolleson home on ClozeEZ
On owner-listed homes you tour and offer directly, on Arizona's standard purchase contract, and close through a licensed Maricopa County title and escrow company. If the purchase closes, the platform charge is a flat $300. The buyer's guide covers each step, and the ClozeEZ FAQ answers the questions that apply anywhere in Arizona.
Before you buy or sell in Tolleson
Buying in Tolleson: frequently asked questions
How many homes are for sale in Tolleson, AZ?
ClozeEZ currently shows 107 active listings in Tolleson, with a median asking price of $394,990. Counts update as listings come on and off the market.
How much sales tax will I pay to furnish a Tolleson home?
Retail purchases in Tolleson carry an 8.8% sales tax, per Arizona Department of Revenue rate tables. The city's share is 2.5%, and the state and Maricopa County take the other 6.3%.
Are many homes in Tolleson rentals?
Yes. Census estimates show owners live in 42% of Tolleson's occupied homes, so renters live in the rest. Ask any seller whether the home was rented and what work was done after tenants moved out.