Trying to figure out whether The Terraces at the View or Mesa del Sol gives you more home for your budget can feel confusing. You want a clear, apples-to-apples way to compare options without getting lost in jargon. In this guide, you’ll see recent listing and sold price-per-square-foot data for both neighborhoods, a few real examples, and a simple method to compare homes fairly. Let’s dive in.
Price per square foot, in plain English
Price per square foot ($/sqft) tells you how much a home costs for each square foot of living space. It is helpful for quick comparisons, but it is not the whole story. Features like lot size, pools, updates, and views add value that $/sqft alone may not capture.
Mesa del Sol snapshot
Listing $/sqft right now
Recent neighborhood snapshots on Realtor show a median listing price per square foot in the low to mid $200s, often around $230 to $234. See the current neighborhood overview for context on asking prices in Mesa del Sol.
Sold $/sqft outcomes
Sold prices usually come in lower than list prices. In the June 2025 market report for the neighborhood, Rocket reports a median sold $/sqft near $191 for Mesa del Sol, which shows how closed deals have been landing over the last 12 months. Review the sold outcomes in the Rocket Mesa del Sol report.
Example high-end comp
Homes on or near the golf course can trade higher. One Mesa del Sol example shows about $277/sqft for a golf-course property at 10233 S Del Valle. This illustrates how premium location and amenities can push $/sqft up.
The Terraces at the View snapshot
Neighborhood value indicator
Zillow’s neighborhood index shows a typical home value near $477,091 as of October 31, 2024 for The Terraces at the View. Check the current value trend on the Zillow neighborhood page.
Active inventory and volatility
The Terraces often has very low active inventory, which makes $/sqft swing around. In April 2025 Rocket showed a median list near $540,000 for a single active listing, a good example of how small samples can skew the picture. See the active snapshot on Rocket’s Terraces page.
Representative comps in The Terraces
- 2678 S Terrace Ave: listed around $261/sqft in early 2025, as shown on Help-U-Sell. The same address shows a February 2025 closed outcome near $253/sqft on Homes.com.
- 2525 S View Pkwy: an example at roughly $148/sqft in listing data, which can reflect larger lot size or different condition. See the broker page on Long Realty.
Taken together, recent examples in The Terraces show a wide range, roughly $148 to $261 per sqft, depending on lot, features, and condition.
Yuma-wide context for $/sqft
It helps to know where each neighborhood sits relative to the city:
- Citywide median listing $/sqft often tracks around the low to mid $200s. See the current snapshot on Realtor’s Yuma overview.
- Citywide median sold $/sqft is lower. Rocket’s June 2025 Yuma report shows about $194/sqft sold and a median sold price near $327,400. View the Rocket Yuma report.
In short, Mesa del Sol’s asking $/sqft tends to sit a bit above the broader Yuma listing average, while The Terraces shows a wide spread based on home specifics and small sample size.
What drives the difference
Several levers move $/sqft up or down. Keep these in mind when you compare:
- Listing vs sold numbers. Listing $/sqft reflects asking prices. Sold $/sqft shows where deals actually close.
- Housing mix. Mesa del Sol includes a mix of newer tract homes, some attached options, and golf-course properties. The Terraces is largely single-family on larger lots with views and many pools.
- Lot size and outdoor amenities. Big lots can reduce $/sqft even if the total price is higher. Pools and views add value, and golf frontage often commands a premium.
- Condition and upgrades. Renovated kitchens, updated systems, and energy features can lift $/sqft.
- Sample size and timing. Very few active or recent sales make medians jump around. Always check the date range.
How to compare fairly
Use a simple, repeatable method so you can compare apples to apples:
- Define your window. Use the most recent 6 to 12 months of closed sales for sold $/sqft, plus the last 30 to 90 days for active listings.
- Match property types. Compare single-family homes with similar bed count and roughly the same size, for example 1,600 to 2,400 square feet.
- Adjust for features. Sort by lot size, pool, view, and age or condition. Pull 2 to 3 comps with each key feature so you see the spread.
- Look at both medians and examples. Use neighborhood medians to set expectations, then confirm with a few real addresses like the ones listed above.
- Sense check with sold vs list. Expect sold $/sqft to come in lower than listing $/sqft, especially in areas with more negotiation.
Key takeaways
- Mesa del Sol listing $/sqft often runs in the low to mid $200s, with recent sold around the high $100s.
- The Terraces shows a wider $/sqft range, roughly $148 to $261 in recent examples, due in part to larger lots, pools, views, and very low inventory.
- Citywide Yuma sits near the low to mid $200s for listing $/sqft and the mid $100s for sold $/sqft. Use both metrics and always check dates.
- For your decision, match property types and focus on recent sold comps in the same micro-area.
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FAQs
Which neighborhood is cheaper per square foot in Yuma, The Terraces or Mesa del Sol?
- Mesa del Sol’s median listing $/sqft often lands around the low to mid $200s, while The Terraces shows a wider spread from roughly $148 to $261 based on recent examples; the true answer depends on whether you compare listing or sold figures and on the specific home type.
Should I use listing or sold $/sqft to set my budget?
- Prioritize recent sold $/sqft from the last 6 to 12 months in the same micro-neighborhood and for similar homes; use listing $/sqft to gauge current asking pressure.
How do pools, views, and big lots affect $/sqft in Yuma?
- Pools and premium views raise overall value, while larger lots can lower $/sqft because land size grows faster than living area; compare with and without these features to see the real impact.
How recent should the data be when comparing The Terraces and Mesa del Sol?
- Use 6 to 12 months of closed sales for sold metrics and the most recent 30 to 90 days for active listings, and always note the date range and sources.
