Is Fultondale, AL 35068 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fultondale is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 35% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score58/ 100

More competitive than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #16 of 249 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list35%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market64Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$147▲ +2.7% vs. last year

The Fultondale housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Fultondale, AL 35068 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 41 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $299,103. Overall, Fultondale is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Fultondale ranks #16 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Birmingham 35234 (0% sold over asking) or Birmingham 35233 (0% sold over asking), while Birmingham 35223 (51% sold over asking) and Birmingham 35222 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Fultondale real estate

Is Fultondale a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Fultondale, AL 35068 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Fultondale?

The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fultondale sell over asking?

35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fultondale?

About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fultondale?

The median sale price was $299,103 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.

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