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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 100,511 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $208,000, with a median AVM value of $237,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 25,120 involuntary liens on 19,682 properties, 2,473 in pre-foreclosure, and 1,476,781 properties with more than 50% equity in Alabama. The market also includes 1,056,783 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
1,930,963
Total Home Sales
100,511 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$208,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
20.56%
Current Pre-foreclosures
2,473
% of Properties in Distress
0.13%
Total Involuntary Liens
25,120
% of High Equity Homes
76.48%
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 ($1,400,500), Mountain Brk ($1,036,000), 35223 ($895,000), and 35213 ($893,000), 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.