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Is Carbon Hill, AL 35549 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Carbon Hill is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market137Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$118

The Carbon Hill housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Carbon Hill, AL 35549 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 137 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fayette 35555 (0% sold over asking) or Bankston 35542 (0% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Bankston 35542Buyer’s market $243 /sq ftBelk 35545 — /sq ftEldridge 35554 — /sq ftFayette 35555Balanced $74 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Carbon Hill real estate

Is Carbon Hill a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in Carbon Hill, AL 35549 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 Carbon Hill?

The typical home went under contract in 137 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Carbon Hill sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Carbon Hill?

About 0.28% of a home’s value a year in Fayette County, or roughly $1,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Carbon Hill?

The median sale price was $179,822 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $118 per square foot.

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