Is Stapleton, AL 36578 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stapleton is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Stapleton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Stapleton, AL 36578 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 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 about as fast and the median sale price rose 32% to $454,803. Overall, Stapleton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Baldwin County, homes here sell faster than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stockton 36579 (0% sold over asking) or Point Clear 36564 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Stapleton real estate
Is Stapleton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in Stapleton, AL 36578 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 Stapleton?
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stapleton sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stapleton?
About 0.30% of a home’s value a year in Baldwin County, or roughly $1,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stapleton?
The median sale price was $454,803 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $228 per square foot.
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