Is Auburn, AL 36832 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Auburn is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 26% 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 47% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #50 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 Auburn housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Auburn, AL 36832 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 174 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $424,816. Overall, Auburn is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Lee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Auburn ranks #50 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Opelika 36801 (12% sold over asking) or Opelika 36804 (16% sold over asking), while Phenix City 36870 (29% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Auburn real estate
Is Auburn a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Auburn, AL 36832 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 Auburn?
The typical home went under contract in 62 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Auburn sell over asking?
26% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Auburn?
About 0.48% of a home’s value a year in Lee County, or roughly $1,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Auburn?
The median sale price was $424,816 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $210 per square foot.
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