Is Mentone, AL 35984 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mentone housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Mentone, AL 35984 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 10 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 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (8% then), homes sold faster (99 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $404,825. Overall, Mentone is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Mentone ranks #238 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 9 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) and Fort Payne 35967 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.