Is Athens, AL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Athens is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Athens was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Athens is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Athens, AL

How much do homes in Athens, AL cost?

Median Sold Price

$315,000

$164/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$1,778(+0.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Athens have sold for 0.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Athens was $315,000 in October 2024, up 0.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $164.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $93.5K$92K
-1.6%
2 $225K$203.7K
-9.4%
3 $280K$279.8K
0%
4 $402.8K$375K
-6.9%
5+ $484.5K$561.5K
+15.9%

Summary: Athens housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.4%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Madison
+3.3%
Athens
+0.6%
Huntsville
-0.9%

Housing Supply in Athens, AL

How many homes are available in Athens, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
496543+9.5%

Summary: The Athens real estate market had 543 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 1921
+10.5%
3 208241
+15.9%
4 221232
+5.0%
5+ 4648
+4.3%

Summary: The Athens housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
7779+2.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

43 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

25 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Athens, you may be able to get a good deal. 55.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 79 homes were sold or pending in Athens in October 2024, up by 2.6% month-over-month. Of the 78 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Athens, AL

How long does it take to sell a home in Athens, AL?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
77 Days19 Days-75.3%

Summary: Homes in Athens had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 75.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Athens are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 79 homes were sold in Athens; 1% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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