Selma, AL metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Selma, 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

$168K

21.7% YoY

Days on Market

68 days

11.7% YoY

Active Inventory

91

24.2% YoY

Homes Sold

9

35.7% YoY

Cold Market

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

Selma, AL metro area Market Summary

The Selma, AL metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $168K, up 21.7% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 68 days on the market, 11.7% shorter than a year ago.

There are 91 homes for sale — 24.2% fewer than last year. With 10.1 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 16 new listings were added during this period, down 0.0% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 93.4% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 11.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 15.4% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

88

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 10.1
Days on Market 68
Price Drops 15.4%
Sale-to-List Ratio 93.4%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 61.5%
Days on Market (National: 55) 23.6%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. Alabama Median

Median Price (Alabama: $300K) 44.1%
Days on Market (Alabama: 69) 1.4%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. Prices are 62% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Selma, AL metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$127K

Price per Sq Ft

$93

Sale-to-List Ratio

93.4%

Months of Supply

10.1

Sold Above List

11.1%

Price Drops

15.4%

New Listings

16

0.0% YoY

Pending Sales

20

Off Market in 2 Weeks

5.0%

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