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Is Dawson, AL 35963 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Dawson is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$167▲ +39.0% vs. last year

The Dawson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Dawson, AL 35963 sold above their list price and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 20%, homes sold more slowly (84 days then) and the median sale price rose 87% to $364,842. Overall, Dawson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell 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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Nearby markets

Collinsville 35961Seller’s market $182 /sq ftCrossville 35962Buyer’s market $164 /sq ftFort Payne 35967Buyer’s market $163 /sq ftFort Payne 35968Buyer’s market $152 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Dawson nearby

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Collinsville, AL35961 · 7 miles away81% similarlarger Fyffe, AL35971 · 6 miles away77% similarpricier homes ($61K more) · larger Henagar, AL35978 · 21 miles away75% similarpricier homes ($55K more) · larger Trion, GA30753 · 38 miles away74% similarlarger · 5 min longer commute

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Questions about Dawson real estate

Is Dawson a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Dawson, AL 35963 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

Do homes in Dawson sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Dawson?

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 Dawson?

The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $167 per square foot.

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