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is an investment—and an increasingly expensive one. The median value of a home in the United States reached $363,300 in July 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors. The market grew competitive and the price of homeownership shot out of reach for many Americans—but not for those willing to shell out big money for the most expensive homes on the market.

Homes with big price tags come with all sorts of enviable amenities. Pools, home gyms, high-tech fixtures, sweeping security systems, spacious yards, and a room for every need are luxuries most people covet. As people spent more time than ever before in their homes, these luxuries—and the cavernous square footage and yards that house them—became more desirable than ever.

The appetite for homes selling in the high six-figure range became voracious in 2020, and that trend continues into 2021, according to . Sales of such luxury homes increased

41.6% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2021, growing significantly more than the smaller increase for more moderately priced homes.

To learn more about home values in Mesa, Arizona, analyzed data from to compile a list of the most expensive homes for sale in the city. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot.

See the most expensive homes for sale in Mesa below:

#10. 1550 N 40th St Unit 9, Mesa ($2,495,000)
- 6 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms; 7,414 square feet; $336 per square foot (view listing on )

#9. 3960 E Norcroft Cir, Mesa ($2,500,000)
- 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms; 5,828 square feet; $428 per square foot (view listing on )

#8. 3453 E Jaeger Cir, Mesa ($2,600,000)
- 5 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms; 6,346 square feet; $409 per square foot (view listing on )

#7. 3730 E Huber St, Mesa ($2,990,000)
- 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms; 6,086 square feet; $491 per square foot (view listing on )

#6. 7533 E Eagle Crest Dr, Mesa ($2,995,000)
- 4 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms; 5,629 square feet; $532 per square foot (view listing on )

#5. 8514 E Oak St, Mesa ($2,999,000)
- 7 bedrooms; 10 bathrooms; 9,600 square feet; $312 per square foot (view listing on )

#4. 3535 E Grandview St, Mesa ($3,000,000)
- 6 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms; 9,966 square feet; $301 per square foot (view listing on )

#3. 3813 E Kenwood St, Mesa ($3,490,000)
- 6 bedrooms; 8 bathrooms; 9,419 square feet; $370 per square foot (view listing on )

#2. 4308 N Sage Creek Cir, Mesa ($3,495,000)
- 5 bedrooms; 8 bathrooms; 8,397 square feet; $416 per square foot (view listing on )

#1. 1301 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa ($5,000,000)
- 6 bedrooms; 8 bathrooms; 11,107 square feet; $450 per square foot (view listing on )