Is Harpersville, AL 35078 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Harpersville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Harpersville, AL 35078 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 7.7 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 0%, homes sold faster (83 days then) and the median sale price rose 21% to $289,875. Overall, Harpersville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Shelby County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 60%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Vandiver 35176 (0% sold over asking) or Shelby 35143 (0% sold over asking), while Vincent 35178 (33% sold over asking) and Birmingham 35244 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.