Is Decatur, AL 35601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Decatur housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Decatur, AL 35601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 113 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (73 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $208,910. Overall, Decatur is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Morgan County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Decatur ranks #156 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Valhermoso Springs 35775 (0% sold over asking) or Eva 35621 (0% sold over asking), while Falkville 35622 (20% sold over asking) and Somerville 35670 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.