29 homes sold in Sardis City in the last year, at a typical $283K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Sardis City homes are listed.
Every place Sardis City homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Sardis City’s sales, at a typical $286K (year to May 2026)
29 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 27 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $156AL $155
- Days to sell
- 127
- Sold over asking
- 7%
- Listings with a price cut
- 32%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.3 times the 2018 price
29 sales in the last year, against 35 in 2021 and a low of 18 in 2020. The typical sale went from $124K in 2018 to $283K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $300K buys in Sardis City
Check a listing against what Sardis City homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Sardis City are back to pre-pandemic levels, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of Sardis City’s home sales since 2015 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 29 sales.
If you’re buying in Sardis City
- Shop in June. It brings about 4 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (18% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.7% of the list price on average; 10% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 14% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 118 days.
Summer brings the homes; winter brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 4 a month), but January is the most competitive: 33% of January sales close over asking. November has the least competition (5%) but only about 2 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Alabama
| Sardis City now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | AL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 10% | 13% | 37% | 16% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 14% | 13% | 47% | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.7% | 96.3% | 102% | 97.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 118 | 99 | 66 | 68 |
11 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 3 times the 2020 low (4) and 86% more than in 2017–19.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2015 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Sardis City home costs about $1,551 a month
Price: Sardis City’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Sardis City’s 0.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Sardis City is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 1.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $283K home, about $890 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Sardis City, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Sardis CityTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Sardis City.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Boaz, Albertville, Attalla, Gadsden and Rainbow City sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Sardis City, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 300 | $161K | $93 | 15% | 70 |
| Albertville | 209 | $249K | $147 | 13% | 53 |
| Guntersville | 152 | $425K | $187 | 12% | 81 |
| Boaz | 96 | $203K | $140 | 19% | 72 |
| Rainbow City | 70 | $271K | $136 | 19% | 86 |
| Attalla | 48 | $162K | $112 | 15% | 92 |
| Sardis City | 29 | $283K | $156 | 10% | 118 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Sardis City
What do homes sell for in Sardis City, AL?
29 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $283K, $156 a square foot.
Is Sardis City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 16 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 8 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.7% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Sardis City?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Sardis City?
About 0.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $283K home that’s near $890.
Where can I see homes for sale in Sardis City?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Sardis City’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Sardis City.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).