Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury - golf, spa, and spring training
Scottsdale is a year-round STR market with an inverse seasonality from beach destinations - peak season runs October through May when snowbirds, spring training fans, golf groups, and bachelorette parties flood the market. The premium amenity set (private pools, resorts, golf access) drives strong ADR and occupancy in winter when most beach markets go quiet.
Estimated Annual Performance
* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.
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Is Scottsdale, AZ a good short-term rental market?
Scottsdale is a Southwest STR market averaging a 10.2% cap rate, 61% annual occupancy, and $520/night across STR-viable listings. Scottsdale is a year-round STR market with an inverse seasonality from beach destinations - peak season runs October through May when snowbirds, spring training fans, golf groups, and bachelorette parties flood the market. The premium amenity set (private pools, resorts, golf access) drives strong ADR and occupancy in winter when most beach markets go quiet.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Scottsdale?
STR-viable properties in Scottsdale average about 61% occupancy across the year. Peak season is October - May (inverse beach seasonality). Occupancy here reflects availability-adjusted booking performance, not raw calendar occupancy, so it represents what a full-time operated rental can realistically achieve.
How much do short-term rentals earn in Scottsdale?
At $520/night and 61% occupancy, a typical Scottsdale STR grosses roughly $115,778 per year before expenses, leaving an estimated $69,467 in net operating income against a $680K average price, an implied 10.2% cap rate. Individual results depend on property, amenities, and management.
What types of properties work best for STR in Scottsdale?
The strongest-performing STR property types in Scottsdale are Single Family, Luxury Home, Villa. Inverse seasonality - hot when beach markets are cold. Matching the local guest profile and the amenities that drive bookings in this market matters more than raw square footage.
What is the median STR-viable home price in Scottsdale?
STR-viable listings in Scottsdale average around $680K. Primary STR ZIP codes include 85251, 85254, 85255. Combined with the market's 10.2% average cap rate, that price level sets the return baseline you'd underwrite against.
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.
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