Is Dothan, AL 36303 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dothan is a balanced market. With about 4.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 23% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #144 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 Dothan housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Dothan, AL 36303 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 4.9 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 80 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold faster (51 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $233,899. Overall, Dothan is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Houston County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Dothan ranks #144 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Webb 36376 (0% sold over asking) or Gordon 36343 (0% sold over asking), while Cottonwood 36320 (17% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Ashford 36312Seller’s market $156 /sq ftCottonwood 36320Buyer’s market $121 /sq ftCowarts 36321Buyer’s market $152 /sq ftDothan 36301Balanced $131 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Dothan nearby
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Questions about Dothan real estate
Is Dothan a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.9 months of supply in Dothan, AL 36303 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 Dothan?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dothan sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dothan?
About 0.31% of a home’s value a year in Houston County, or roughly $1,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dothan?
The median sale price was $233,899 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.
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