Is Piedmont, AL 36272 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Piedmont is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 33% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #103 of 249 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Piedmont housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Piedmont, AL 36272 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 21 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $185,420. Overall, Piedmont is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Cherokee County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Piedmont ranks #103 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gaylesville 35973 (0% sold over asking) or Leesburg 35983 (7% sold over asking).
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Questions about Piedmont real estate
Is Piedmont a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Piedmont, AL 36272 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Piedmont?
The typical home went under contract in 58 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Piedmont sell over asking?
35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Piedmont?
About 0.38% of a home’s value a year in Cherokee County, or roughly $1,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Piedmont?
The median sale price was $185,420 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $139 per square foot.
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