Market Intelligence · AL / Madison County

Huntsville, AL home prices and housing market

9 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$319K1-yr changeUp1.6%

The typical home value in Huntsville, AL is $319K as of September 2026, up 1.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Huntsville ZIP code, the median list price is $369K and homes spend a median of 79 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Huntsville housing market, on video

Key takeaways

  • Huntsville homes are sitting about seventy-two days before selling, and nearly a quarter of sellers have already cut their price.
  • If you are thinking about selling this year, that gap between asking and getting is the story you need to hear.
  • The typical Huntsville home is worth about three hundred twenty-one thousand dollars, up just over one percent from a year ago.
Updated August 2026All city reports →
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Huntsville homes are sitting about seventy-two days before selling, and nearly a quarter of sellers have already cut their price. If you are thinking about selling this year, that gap between asking and getting is the story you need to hear. Here is the part that surprises people. Values are not falling. The typical Huntsville home is worth about three hundred twenty-one thousand dollars, up just over one percent from a year ago. But the median asking price is around three hundred sixty-seven thousand dollars, well above that typical value. Sellers are aiming high, and buyers are in no hurry to meet them. There are about a thousand homes for sale right now, with over three hundred new listings hitting the market this month. That gives buyers room to wait, and wait they do. Here is what that means for you. Price near the market and you can still sell at a value that has grown over the past year. Aim high and you will likely sit, then cut, just like nearly one in four listings already has. To see where your home would land today, get a free home value estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

+1.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Huntsville over the last 12 months: $314K in Sep 2025 to $319K in Sep 2026 (+1.6%).

Sep 2025$314K

Sep 2026$319K

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

The coverage

Huntsville, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$319K
1-yr changeMedian across Huntsville ZIPs
+1.6%
ZIP markets live24 tracked in Huntsville
9
County
Madison County

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Context

The typical Huntsville home is worth $318,684 as of September 2026, up 1.6% over the past year. That is modest appreciation, not a surge. There were 1020 homes for sale in September 2026, with 312 new listings hitting the market that month. The median list price sat at $368,700, and homes took a median of 79 days to sell. Notably, 22.8% of listings had a price cut, which suggests sellers are having to adjust expectations. For a Huntsville homeowner thinking about selling, the market still holds value, but buyers have room to negotiate and patience is likely required.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Huntsville, AL?

Typical home value

$319K

Up1.6%YoY

Median list price

$369K

Days on market

79

Homes for sale

1,020

Price cuts

22.8%

New listings

312

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

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

Prices over time

Huntsville, AL home prices over time

Typical home values in Huntsville, AL are up 1.6% over the past year, from $314K in September 2025 to $319K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Huntsville, AL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$318,684+1.6%
September 2025$313,797No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Huntsville, 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 79 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Huntsville ZIP code, and 312 new listings against 1,020 active listings across Huntsville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Huntsville housing market forecast 2027

+1.5%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 9 Huntsville ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.5% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Huntsville rose 1.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Huntsville?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Huntsville shows typical home values rising 1.5% by September 2027, after a 1.6% 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). 9 Huntsville 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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Common questions

Questions about Huntsville, AL home prices.

How much is a home in Huntsville worth?

The typical home value in Huntsville is $318,684 as of September 2026, up 1.6% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary.

How long does it take to sell a home in Huntsville?

Homes in Huntsville spent a median of 79 days on the market as of September 2026. With 22.8% of listings carrying a price cut, sellers should price carefully from the start.

How competitive is the Huntsville housing market?

There were 1020 homes for sale in Huntsville as of September 2026, along with 312 new listings that month. The median list price was $368,700.

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

Typical home values in Huntsville, AL are up 1.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Huntsville, 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 79 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Huntsville ZIP code, and 312 new listings against 1,020 active listings across Huntsville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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