Is Houston, AL 35572 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Houston is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Houston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Houston, AL 35572 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 293 days and there were 5.2 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 8 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 (65 days then) and the median sale price rose 29% to $899,611. Overall, Houston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Winston County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Addison 35540 (20% sold over asking) and Arley 35541 (15% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Addison 35540Balanced $153 /sq ftArley 35541Buyer’s market $269 /sq ftDouble Springs 35553Buyer’s market $260 /sq ftHaleyville 35565Buyer’s market $103 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Houston nearby
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Questions about Houston real estate
Is Houston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Houston, AL 35572 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 Houston?
The typical home went under contract in 293 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Houston sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Houston?
About 0.32% of a home’s value a year in Winston County, or roughly $1,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Houston?
The median sale price was $899,611 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $468 per square foot.
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