Is Phenix City, AL 36869 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Phenix City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Phenix City, AL 36869 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 49 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold faster (30 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $249,142. Overall, Phenix City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Russell County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Phenix City ranks #54 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Seale 36875 (0% sold over asking) or Hatchechubbee 36858 (0% sold over asking), while Hurtsboro 36860 (50% sold over asking) and Pittsview 36871 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.