Is Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Tuscaloosa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 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 177 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold faster (58 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $253,590. Overall, Tuscaloosa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Tuscaloosa County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Tuscaloosa ranks #83 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Northport 35476 (0% sold over asking) or Elrod 35458 (0% sold over asking), while Ralph 35480 (75% sold over asking) and Coker 35452 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.