Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.06 homes sold in Somerville in the last year, at a typical $268K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Somerville homes are listed.
Every place Somerville homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Somerville.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Somerville home costs about $1,460 a month
Price: Somerville’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Somerville’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 Somerville is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Four things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $268K home, about $740 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Somerville.
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.
Post your home to Somerville, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Somerville. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Somerville with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Somerville
What do homes sell for in Somerville, AL?
6 homes sold in the year to February 2026 at a typical $268K, $147 a square foot.
Is Somerville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in February 2026 and 2 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 99% of asking on average, and 50% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Somerville?
About 0.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $268K home that’s near $740.
Where can I see homes for sale in Somerville?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Somerville’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Somerville.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). 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).