Is Fort Payne, AL 35967 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fort Payne housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Fort Payne, AL 35967 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 93 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (75 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $262,386. Overall, Fort Payne is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Fort Payne ranks #164 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Valley Head 35989 (0% sold over asking) or Sylvania 35988 (0% sold over asking), while Higdon 35979 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.