Is Collinsville, AL 35961 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Collinsville is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 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 Collinsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Collinsville, AL 35961 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 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. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (14 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $215,103. Overall, Collinsville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within DeKalb County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Higdon 35979 (50% sold over asking) and Fort Payne 35967 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Collinsville real estate
Is Collinsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Collinsville, AL 35961 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 Collinsville?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Collinsville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Collinsville?
About 0.32% of a home’s value a year in DeKalb County, or roughly $1,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Collinsville?
The median sale price was $215,103 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $182 per square foot.
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