Is Ider, AL 35981 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ider is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Ider housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

DeKalb County, AL

Population	2,052
Median income	$45,556
Average income	$64,410
Median home value	$152,200
Median rent	$1,003/month
Owner-occupied	86% of homes
Median year built	1990
Walkability	3.4 of 20 · least walkable

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (relatively high), winter storms (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 35981; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA); walkability from the EPA National Walkability Index.

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Questions about Ider real estate

What are property taxes in Ider?

About 0.32% of a home’s value a year in DeKalb County, or roughly $1,280 on a $400,000 home.

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