Is Oxford, AL 36203 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Oxford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Oxford, AL 36203 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 46 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold faster (68 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $234,898. Overall, Oxford is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Calhoun County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Oxford ranks #94 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 37 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wellington 36279 (0% sold over asking) or Anniston 36201 (6% sold over asking), while Ohatchee 36271 (44% sold over asking) and Jacksonville 36265 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.