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Alabama Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Alabama saw 92,139 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $205,000, with a median AVM value of $237,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 23,587 involuntary liens on 18,550 properties, 2,463 in pre-foreclosure, and 1,481,865 properties with more than 50% equity in Alabama. The market also includes 1,059,400 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
1,930,837
Total Home Sales
92,139 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$205,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
20.38%
Current Pre-foreclosures
2,463
% of Properties in Distress
0.13%
Total Involuntary Liens
23,587
% of High Equity Homes
76.75%
Alabama Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in Alabama based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Shoal Creek ($1,380,000), Mountain Brk ($1,027,500), 35213 ($891,000), and 35223 ($890,000), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across Alabama. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.