Is Stockton, AL 36579 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stockton is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 Stockton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Stockton, AL 36579 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 85 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. 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (69 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $334,855. Overall, Stockton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Baldwin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Stapleton 36578 (33% sold over asking) and Summerdale 36580 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Stockton real estate
Is Stockton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Stockton, AL 36579 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 Stockton?
The typical home went under contract in 85 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stockton sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stockton?
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 Stockton?
The median sale price was $334,855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $216 per square foot.
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