Is Dothan, AL 36305 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dothan housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Dothan, AL 36305 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 66 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (5% then), homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $354,846. Overall, Dothan is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Houston County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Dothan ranks #180 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 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) and Newton 36352 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.