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Gadsden, AL home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$162K1-yr changeUp4.9%

The typical home value in Gadsden, AL is $162K as of September 2026, up 4.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Gadsden ZIP code, the median list price is $267K and homes spend a median of 70 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Gadsden, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$162K
1-yr changeMedian across Gadsden ZIPs
+4.9%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Gadsden
5
County
Etowah County

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12-month value trend

+4.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in Gadsden over the last 12 months: $155K in Sep 2025 to $162K in Sep 2026 (+4.9%).

Sep 2025$155K

Sep 2026$162K

Median Zillow home value index across Gadsden's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Gadsden is $162,394, up 4.9% over the past year as of September 2026. The market has 255 homes for sale, with 86 new listings added recently. Homes stay on the market a median of 70 days before selling. The median list price sits at $267,400, and 17.4% of listings have seen a price reduction. Gadsden's market is neither hot nor cold; it's a balanced market where sellers have reasonable inventory to compete with and buyers have genuine choices.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Gadsden, AL?

Typical home value

$162K

Up4.9%YoY

Median list price

$267K

Days on market

70

Homes for sale

255

Price cuts

17.4%

New listings

86

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Gadsden's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Gadsden, AL home prices over time

Typical home values in Gadsden, AL are up 4.9% over the past year, from $155K in September 2025 to $162K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Gadsden, AL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$162,394+4.9%
September 2025$154,879No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Gadsden ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Gadsden, AL a buyer's or seller's market?

Gadsden, AL leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 70 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gadsden ZIP code, and 86 new listings against 255 active listings across Gadsden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Gadsden housing market forecast 2027

+2.9%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Gadsden ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Gadsden rose 4.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Gadsden?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Gadsden shows typical home values rising 2.9% by September 2027, after a 4.9% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 5 Gadsden ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Gadsden ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 6 Gadsden ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Gadsden, AL home prices.

What is the typical home value in Gadsden?

The typical home value in Gadsden is $162,394 as of September 2026, representing an increase of 4.9% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Gadsden?

There are 255 homes for sale in Gadsden as of September 2026, with 86 new listings added during that period.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Gadsden?

Homes in Gadsden stay on the market a median of 70 days before selling as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Gadsden, AL?

Typical home values in Gadsden, AL are up 4.9% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Gadsden, AL a buyer's or seller's market?

Gadsden, AL leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 70 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gadsden ZIP code, and 86 new listings against 255 active listings across Gadsden, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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