Is Mount Olive, AL 35117 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mount Olive housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Mount Olive, AL 35117 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 45 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (59 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $312,315. Overall, Mount Olive is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Mount Olive ranks #36 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 51 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.