Clay Housing Market Report May 2025•Jefferson County, Alabama

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Housing Prices in Clay, AL

How much do homes in Clay, AL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Clay, 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

Clay is a Seller's Market

Difference Since April 2025

Last month, Clay was a Buyer's Market.

Insight

Clay 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.
$250,000$135/SqFt
-$20,000
-7.4%

Based on all homes sold in May 2025

Insight

Homes in Clay have sold for 7.4% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Clay was $250,000 in May 2025, down 7.4% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $135.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
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 MoM
Trussville
+9.4%
Clay
-7.4%
Pinson
-10.8%
Center Point
-12.1%
Palmerdale
-22.2%

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.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
1--
N/A
2$204.9K$214.5K
+4.7%
3$270K$223.5K
-17.2%
4$359.4K$307.5K
-14.5%
5--
N/A

Summary: Clay housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +4.7%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -17.2%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -14.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does Clay, AL compare with other places?

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Clay, AL

Housing supply in Clay, AL

How many homes are available in Clay, 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
74Last MonthMay 2025
672 months agoApr 2025
+10.4 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Clay real estate market had 74 homes for sale in May 2025, a 10.4 % increase compared to Apr 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
19Last MonthMay 2025
92 months agoApr 2025
+111.1 %
Change MoMApr – May

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.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
243
-25.0%
33845
+18.4%
42121
0.0%
545
+25.0%

Summary: Clay housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -25.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +18.4%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Clay, 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 Price9 Homes

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price8 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Clay, you could pay more than the asking price. 47.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 19 homes were sold or pending in Clay in May 2025, up by 111.1% month-over-month. Of the 19 sold homes, 42% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and and 47% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Clay, AL

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days12 Homes

30 – 90 Days4 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During May 2025, 19 homes were sold in Clay; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
42 DaysLast MonthMay 2025
35 Days1 month agoApr 2025
+20.9 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: Homes in Clay had an average listing age of 42 days in May 2025, up by 20.9% compared to the previous month.

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Last updated on: 6/6/2025, 8:45:30 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
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