Is Cherokee County, AL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Cherokee County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Cherokee County was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

Cherokee County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Cherokee County, AL

How much do homes in Cherokee County, AL cost?

Median Sold Price

$260,000

$171/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$20,000(+8.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cherokee County have sold for 8.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cherokee County was $260,000 in October 2024, up 8.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $171.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $120.5K$86.5K
-28.2%
2 $224K$250K
+11.6%
3 $239.9K$235K
-2.1%
4 $295K$432.5K
+46.6%
5+ $430K$597.4K
+38.9%

Summary: Cherokee County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 28.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 46.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 38.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Cherokee County
+8.3%
DeKalb County
+7.4%
Floyd County
+6.5%
Polk County
+6.2%
Chattooga County
+5.8%

Housing Supply in Cherokee County, AL

How many homes are available in Cherokee County, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
141154+9.2%

Summary: The Cherokee County real estate market had 154 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 78
+14.3%
2 2423
-4.2%
3 6877
+13.2%
4 3738
+2.7%
5+ 58
+60.0%

Summary: The Cherokee County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 60%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1415+7.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Cherokee County, you may be able to get a good deal. 93.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Cherokee County in October 2024, up by 7.1% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 93% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 7% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Cherokee County, AL

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
126 Days76 Days-39.4%

Summary: Homes in Cherokee County had an average of 76 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 39.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

0 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Cherokee County are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During October 2024, 15 homes were sold in Cherokee County; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 7% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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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