Is Fruitdale, AL 36539 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fruitdale is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Fruitdale housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Washington County, AL

Population	453
Median income	$55,625
Average income	$56,745
Median home value	$124,600
Owner-occupied	89% of homes
Median year built	1974
Walkability	2.7 of 20 · least walkable

Natural hazard riskHurricanes (relatively high), tornadoes (relatively high), extreme heat (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 36539; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA); walkability from the EPA National Walkability Index.

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Questions about Fruitdale real estate

What are property taxes in Fruitdale?

About 0.23% of a home’s value a year in Washington County, or roughly $920 on a $400,000 home.

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