Is Mount Vernon, AL 36560 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Mount Vernon is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 20% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Mount Vernon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Mount Vernon, AL 36560 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 rose from 0%, homes sold faster (89 days then) and the median sale price rose 117% to $97,658. Overall, Mount Vernon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Mobile County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mobile 36612 (0% sold over asking) or Mobile 36607 (0% sold over asking), while Mobile 36619 (33% sold over asking) and Wilmer 36587 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Mount Vernon real estate
Is Mount Vernon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Mount Vernon, AL 36560 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 Mount Vernon?
The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Mount Vernon sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon?
The median sale price was $97,658 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $63 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology