Is Alabaster, AL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Alabaster is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since Last Month

Last month, Alabaster was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Alabaster is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Alabaster, AL

How much do homes in Alabaster, AL cost?

Median Sold Price

$285,000

$158/sqft

Based on all homes sold in September 2024.

Difference Since Last Month

-$24,900(-8.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Alabaster have sold for 8% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Alabaster was $285,000 in September 2024, down 8% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $158.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 -$201.2K
N/A
3 $277K$239.9K
-13.4%
4 $377.5K$350K
-7.3%
5+ $380K$444.9K
+17.1%

Summary: Alabaster housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Maylene
+33.3%
Alabaster-Helena
-2.1%
Alabaster
-8.0%
Helena
-8.3%

Housing Supply in Alabaster, AL

How many homes are available in Alabaster, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
117148+26.5%

Summary: The Alabaster real estate market had 148 homes for sale in September 2024, a 26.5% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 44
0.0%
3 5568
+23.6%
4 4358
+34.9%
5+ 1518
+20.0%

Summary: The Alabaster housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 23.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 34.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1130+172.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Alabaster, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in Alabaster in September 2024, up by 172.7% month-over-month. Of the 30 sold homes, 53% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Alabaster, AL

How long does it take to sell a home in Alabaster, AL?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
33 Days38 Days+16.5%

Summary: Homes in Alabaster had an average of 38 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 16.5% compared to last month.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

18 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Alabaster are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During September 2024, 30 homes were sold in Alabaster; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated Sep 1, 2024

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