Is Opelika, AL 36804 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Opelika housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Opelika, AL 36804 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 110 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold faster (83 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $336,854. Overall, Opelika is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Opelika ranks #73 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Opelika 36801 (12% sold over asking), while Phenix City 36870 (29% sold over asking) and Smiths Station 36877 (27% sold over asking) are even more competitive.