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Is Reform, AL 35481 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Reform is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply5.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list16.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market138Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$98▲ +305.0% vs. last year

The Reform housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Reform, AL 35481 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 138 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 6 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 50%, homes sold more slowly (72 days then) and the median sale price rose 495% to $179,172. Overall, Reform is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gordo 35466 (0% sold over asking), while Aliceville 35442 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Aliceville 35442Buyer’s market $66 /sq ftCarrollton 35447 — /sq ftGordo 35466Seller’s market $129 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Reform nearby

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Carrollton, AL35447 · 12 miles away91% similarpricier homes ($26K more) Vernon, AL35592 · 26 miles away82% similarpricier homes ($36K more) · 9 min shorter commute Gordo, AL35466 · 8 miles away81% similarpricier homes ($48K more) · larger Macon, MS39341 · 38 miles away79% similarlarger · 6 min shorter commute

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Questions about Reform real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Reform, AL 35481 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 Reform?

The typical home went under contract in 138 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Reform sell over asking?

17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Reform?

About 0.29% of a home’s value a year in Pickens County, or roughly $1,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Reform?

The median sale price was $179,172 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $98 per square foot.

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