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Housing in Alabama

8 homes sold in Alabama in the last year, at a typical $233K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Alabama homes are listed.

Homes sold
8
June 2025 to May 2026
Typical sale price
$233K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$128
New York $434
Paid vs. asking
105.9%
75% sold over asking
For sale now
1
May 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Alabama home costs about $1,675 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Alabama’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Alabama’s 2.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Alabama is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Alabama

Five things worth knowing

2.4%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $233K home, about $5,500 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B−

Schools

The schools grade for Alabama, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Alabama
30 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Alabama.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Alabama, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Alabama. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Alabama with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Alabama

What do homes sell for in Alabama, NY?

8 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $233K, $128 a square foot.

Is Alabama a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 105.9% of asking on average, and 50% of listings cut their price.

How much are property taxes in Alabama?

About 2.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $233K home that’s near $5,500.

Where can I see homes for sale in Alabama?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Alabama’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Alabama.

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).