Is Huntsville, AL 35803 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Huntsville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Huntsville, AL 35803 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 166 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 10% to $355,746. Overall, Huntsville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Madison County, homes here sell faster than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Huntsville ranks #45 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Huntsville 35801 (10% sold over asking) or Huntsville 35816 (13% sold over asking), while New Hope 35760 (38% sold over asking) and Gurley 35748 (27% sold over asking) are even more competitive.