Is Smiths Station, AL 36877 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Smiths Station housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Smiths Station, AL 36877 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 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 46 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $319,862. Overall, Smiths Station is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lee County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Smiths Station ranks #14 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 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.