Is Waverly, AL 36879 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Waverly is a balanced market. With about 5.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 7% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #215 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 Waverly housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Waverly, AL 36879 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 5.8 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 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 8%, homes sold faster (92 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $439,710. Overall, Waverly is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Chambers County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Waverly ranks #215 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 14 out of 100).
Nearby, Valley 36854 (19% sold over asking) and Lafayette 36862 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Waverly real estate
Is Waverly a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.8 months of supply in Waverly, AL 36879 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 Waverly?
The typical home went under contract in 74 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Waverly sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Waverly?
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 Waverly?
The median sale price was $439,710 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $202 per square foot.
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