Is Mobile, AL 36618 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mobile housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Mobile, AL 36618 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $184,920. Overall, Mobile is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Mobile County, homes here sell more slowly than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Mobile ranks #49 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 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) and Wilmer 36587 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.