Is Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bayou La Batre is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Bayou La Batre housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 82 days and there were 4.5 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. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (122 days then) and the median sale price rose 54% to $219,905. Overall, Bayou La Batre is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Mobile County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mobile 36619 (33% sold over asking) and Wilmer 36587 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bayou La Batre real estate
Is Bayou La Batre a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 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 Bayou La Batre?
The typical home went under contract in 82 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bayou La Batre sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bayou La Batre?
About 0.47% of a home’s value a year in Mobile County, or roughly $1,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bayou La Batre?
The median sale price was $219,905 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $112 per square foot.
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