Is Brilliant, AL 35548 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brilliant is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Brilliant housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Brilliant, AL 35548 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 101 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 26% to $132,443. Overall, Brilliant is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Marion County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Guin 35563 (25% sold over asking) and Hamilton 35570 (4% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Brilliant real estate
Is Brilliant a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Brilliant, AL 35548 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 Brilliant?
The typical home went under contract in 101 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brilliant sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brilliant?
About 0.28% of a home’s value a year in Marion County, or roughly $1,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Brilliant?
The median sale price was $132,443 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $72 per square foot.
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