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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Decatur is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Decatur 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 Decatur, AL

How much do homes in Decatur, AL cost?

Median Sold Price

$248,000

$138/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$3,012(+1.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Decatur have sold for 1.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Decatur was $248,000 in October 2024, up 1.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $138.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $82.5K$114K
+38.2%
2 $155K$170K
+9.7%
3 $235.5K$230.1K
-2.3%
4 $325K$353.6K
+8.8%
5+ $414.5K$396.4K
-4.3%

Summary: Decatur housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 38.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Trinity
+10.0%
Priceville
+4.0%
Madison
+3.3%
Decatur
+1.2%

Housing Supply in Decatur, AL

How many homes are available in Decatur, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
326352+8.0%

Summary: The Decatur real estate market had 352 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 3740
+8.1%
3 161170
+5.6%
4 99110
+11.1%
5+ 2931
+6.9%

Summary: The Decatur housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4458+31.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

33 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Decatur, you may be able to get a good deal. 56.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 58 homes were sold or pending in Decatur in October 2024, up by 31.8% month-over-month. Of the 58 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Decatur, AL

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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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