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Is Thorsby, AL 35171 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Thorsby is a buyer’s market. With about 9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market66Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$163▲ +1.6% vs. last year

The Thorsby housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Thorsby, AL 35171 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 9 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 fell from 18%, homes sold faster (73 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $189,818. Overall, Thorsby is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

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

Nearby, Clanton 35046 (23% sold over asking) and Jemison 35085 (19% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Clanton 35045Balanced $137 /sq ftClanton 35046Buyer’s market $167 /sq ftJemison 35085Balanced $140 /sq ftMaplesville 36750Buyer’s market $58 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Thorsby real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 9 months of supply in Thorsby, AL 35171 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 Thorsby?

The typical home went under contract in 66 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Thorsby sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Thorsby?

About 0.33% of a home’s value a year in Chilton County, or roughly $1,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Thorsby?

The median sale price was $189,818 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.

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