Auburn, AL metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Auburn, AL metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$342K

6.2% YoY

Days on Market

36 days

49.3% YoY

Active Inventory

838

0.6% YoY

Homes Sold

228

5.0% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Auburn, AL metro area Market Summary

The Auburn, AL metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $342K, down 6.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 36 days on the market, 49.3% shorter than a year ago.

There are 838 homes for sale — 0.6% more than last year. With 3.7 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 400 new listings were added during this period, up 18.7% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 19.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.2% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

62

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 3.7
Days on Market 36
Price Drops 20.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.6%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 21.8%
Days on Market (National: 55) 34.5%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.9%

vs. Alabama Median

Median Price (Alabama: $300K) 13.8%
Days on Market (Alabama: 69) 47.8%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 22% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Auburn, AL metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$383K

Price per Sq Ft

$187

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.6%

Months of Supply

3.7

Sold Above List

19.3%

Price Drops

20.2%

New Listings

400

18.7% YoY

Pending Sales

301

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.2%

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