Is Arab, AL 35016 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arab housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Arab, AL 35016 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 72 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 82 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $246,893. Overall, Arab is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Marshall County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Arab ranks #189 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 20 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Horton 35980 (0% sold over asking), while Union Grove 35175 (17% sold over asking) and Albertville 35950 (13% sold over asking) are even more competitive.