Is Wilmer, AL 36587 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wilmer is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 30% 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.
More competitive than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #23 of 249 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Wilmer housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Wilmer, AL 36587 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $209,909. Overall, Wilmer is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Mobile County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 97%. On our competition score, Wilmer ranks #23 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).
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) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Wilmer real estate
Is Wilmer a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Wilmer, AL 36587 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 Wilmer?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wilmer sell over asking?
30% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Wilmer?
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 Wilmer?
The median sale price was $209,909 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $139 per square foot.
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