Is Valley, AL 36854 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Valley is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 29% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #122 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 Valley housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Valley, AL 36854 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 69 days and there were 5.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 48 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $273,881. Overall, Valley is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Chambers County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Valley ranks #122 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Waverly 36879 (0% sold over asking) or Five Points 36855 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Valley real estate
Is Valley a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Valley, AL 36854 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 Valley?
The typical home went under contract in 69 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Valley sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Valley?
About 0.39% of a home’s value a year in Chambers County, or roughly $1,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Valley?
The median sale price was $273,881 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $167 per square foot.
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