Is Hayden, AL 35079 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hayden is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 36% 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.
More competitive than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #19 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
The Hayden housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Hayden, AL 35079 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $229,901. Overall, Hayden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Blount County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Hayden ranks #19 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Trafford 35172 (0% sold over asking) or Oneonta 35121 (10% sold over asking).
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Questions about Hayden real estate
Is Hayden a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Hayden, AL 35079 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 Hayden?
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hayden sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hayden?
About 0.30% of a home’s value a year in Blount County, or roughly $1,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hayden?
The median sale price was $229,901 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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