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Tuscaloosa, AL home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$220K1-yr changeUp0.2%

The typical home value in Tuscaloosa, AL is $220K as of September 2026, up 0.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Tuscaloosa ZIP code, the median list price is $353K and homes spend a median of 62 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Tuscaloosa, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$220K
1-yr changeMedian across Tuscaloosa ZIPs
+0.2%
ZIP markets live9 tracked in Tuscaloosa
4
County
Tuscaloosa County

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12-month value trend

+0.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Tuscaloosa over the last 12 months: $220K in Sep 2025 to $220K in Sep 2026 (+0.2%).

Sep 2025$220K

Sep 2026$220K

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

Context

As of September 2026, the typical Tuscaloosa home value is $220,365, up 0.2% over the past year. Buyers had 504 homes for sale to consider, and the market also showed 140 new listings. The median list price was $353,225, while homes took a median of 62 days to go under contract. A 19.0% share of listings had a price cut, which points to some sellers adjusting rather than commanding full ask. Citywide, the market looks steady but not fast, so a homeowner should price carefully and expect negotiation to be part of a normal sale.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Typical home value

$220K

Up0.2%YoY

Median list price

$353K

Days on market

62

Homes for sale

504

Price cuts

19.0%

New listings

140

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

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

Prices over time

Tuscaloosa, AL home prices over time

Typical home values in Tuscaloosa, AL are up 0.2% over the past year, from $220K in September 2025 to $220K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Tuscaloosa, AL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$220,365+0.2%
September 2025$219,994No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Tuscaloosa, 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 62 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Tuscaloosa ZIP code, and 140 new listings against 504 active listings across Tuscaloosa, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Tuscaloosa housing market forecast 2027

+0.9%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Tuscaloosa ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Tuscaloosa rose 0.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Tuscaloosa?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Tuscaloosa shows typical home values rising 0.9% by September 2027, after a 0.2% 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). 4 Tuscaloosa 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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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Tuscaloosa?

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 9 Tuscaloosa ZIP codes in total; the remaining 5 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Tuscaloosa, AL home prices.

How much is a home in Tuscaloosa worth?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Tuscaloosa is $220,365, up 0.2% over the past year. That is a citywide typical value, not a quote for a specific property.

How competitive is the Tuscaloosa market right now?

There were 504 homes for sale in September 2026, with 140 new listings added. Homes spent a median of 62 days on market, so sellers should not assume a quick offer.

Are Tuscaloosa sellers cutting prices?

In September 2026, 19.0% of listings had a price cut. The median list price was $353,225, which makes accurate pricing important from the start.

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

Typical home values in Tuscaloosa, AL are up 0.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Tuscaloosa, 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 62 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Tuscaloosa ZIP code, and 140 new listings against 504 active listings across Tuscaloosa, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Tuscaloosa, AL?

In the typical Tuscaloosa ZIP code, homes spend a median of 62 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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