Fairfield Housing Market Report December 2024Jefferson County, Alabama

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Housing Prices in Fairfield, AL

How much do homes in Fairfield, AL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Fairfield, 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

Fairfield is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since November 2024

Last month, Fairfield has remained a Buyer's Market.

Insight

Fairfield is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

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.
$90,000$63/SqFt
+$16,500
+22.4%

Based on all homes sold in December 2024

Insight

Homes in Fairfield have sold for 22.4% more than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfield was $90,000 in December 2024, up 22.4% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $63.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
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
Birmingham
+32.7%
Fairfield
+22.4%

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.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
1--
N/A
2$25K-
N/A
3$103K$90K
-12.6%
4--
N/A
5--
N/A

Summary: Fairfield housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. 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 decreased by -12.6%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

Housing supply in Fairfield, AL

How many homes are available in Fairfield, 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
36Last MonthDec 2024
322 months agoNov 2024
+12.5 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: The Fairfield real estate market had 36 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 12.5 % increase compared to Nov 2024.

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
5Last MonthDec 2024
42 months agoNov 2024
+25.0 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

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.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
100
0.0%
255
0.0%
32427
+12.5%
422
0.0%
512
+100.0%

Summary: Fairfield housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, 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 increased by +12.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Fairfield, 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 Price1 Home

At Asking Price3 Homes

Under Asking Price1 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in Fairfield, expect to pay close to the asking price. 60% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Fairfield in December 2024, up by 25.0% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 60% were sold at asking, and and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fairfield, AL

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days2 Homes

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During December 2024, 5 homes were sold in Fairfield; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 40% 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
74 DaysLast MonthDec 2024
67 Days1 month agoNov 2024
+9.8 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: Homes in Fairfield had an average listing age of 74 days in Dec 2024, up by 9.8% compared to the previous month.

Newest Listings in Fairfield, AL

What homes are available in Fairfield, AL?

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