Is Cleveland, AL 35049 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cleveland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Cleveland, AL 35049 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 8.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold faster (76 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $194,916. Overall, Cleveland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Blount County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Trafford 35172 (0% sold over asking) or Oneonta 35121 (10% sold over asking), while Hayden 35079 (36% sold over asking) and Blountsville 35031 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.