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36856 Housing Market Report June 2025•Russell County, Alabama

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Housing Prices in 36856, AL

How much do homes in 36856, AL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 36856, AL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

36856 is a Seller's Market

Difference Since June 2024

Since last year, 36856 has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

36856 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$314,900$130/SqFt
+$24,900
+8.6%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in 36856 have sold for 8.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 36856 was $314,900 in June 2025, up 8.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $130.

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
36856
+8.6%
36869
+8.0%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsJun 2024Jun 2025Change YoY
1--
N/A
2--
N/A
3$252K$272K
+7.9%
4$289.5K$295K
+1.9%
5$353.9K$366.4K
+3.5%

Summary: 36856 housing price by bedroom type for June 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +7.9%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +1.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +3.5%.

How does 36856, AL compare with other places?

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36856, AL

Housing supply in 36856, AL

How many homes are available in 36856, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
47Last MonthJun 2025
472 months agoMay 2025
0.0 %
Change MoMMay – Jun

Summary: The 36856 real estate market had 47 homes for sale in Jun 2025, the same as May 2025

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
17Last MonthJun 2025
132 months agoMay 2025
+30.8 %
Change MoMMay – Jun

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsMay 2025Jun 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
200
0.0%
385
-37.5%
42425
+4.2%
51517
+13.3%

Summary: 36856 housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -37.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +4.2%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +13.3%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 36856, AL cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price6 Homes

At Asking Price7 Homes

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in 36856, expect to pay close to the asking price. 41.2% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 17 homes were sold or pending in 36856 in June 2025, up by 30.8% month-over-month. Of the 17 sold homes, 24% were sold under asking, 41% were sold at asking, and and 35% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 36856, AL

How long does it take to sell a home in 36856, AL?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days12 Homes

30 – 90 Days2 Homes

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Many homes in 36856 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During June 2025, 17 homes were sold in 36856; 71% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
20 DaysThis YearJun 2025
18 Days1 year agoJun 2024
+6.7 %
Change YoYJun 2024 – Jun 2025

Summary: Homes in 36856 had an average listing age of 20 days in Jun 2025, up by 6.7% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Columbus Board of REALTORS MLS, Georgia MLS, and ValleyMLS for the period 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2025

The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange Program of The Columbus Board of Realtors. Detailed information on Real estate listings held by firms other than this broker includes the Listing Brokers Firm Name. The information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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Last updated on: 7/21/2025, 5:45:29 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
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All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 7/21/2025, 12:55:30 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.