Montgomery, AL metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Montgomery, 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

$275K

10.1% YoY

Days on Market

67 days

6.9% YoY

Active Inventory

1,679

3.5% YoY

Homes Sold

364

9.2% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Montgomery, AL metro area Market Summary

The Montgomery, AL metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $275K, up 10.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 67 days on the market, 6.9% shorter than a year ago.

There are 1,679 homes for sale — 3.5% more than last year. With 4.6 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 617 new listings were added during this period, up 0.3% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 15.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 19.6% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.6
Days on Market 67
Price Drops 19.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.6%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 37.0%
Days on Market (National: 55) 21.8%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.9%

vs. Alabama Median

Median Price (Alabama: $300K) 8.4%
Days on Market (Alabama: 69) 2.9%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 37% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Montgomery, AL metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$285K

Price per Sq Ft

$147

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.6%

Months of Supply

4.6

Sold Above List

15.9%

Price Drops

19.6%

New Listings

617

0.3% YoY

Pending Sales

547

Off Market in 2 Weeks

36.2%

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