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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing DeKalb County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in DeKalb County, AL

How much do homes in DeKalb County, AL cost?

Median Sold Price

$236,450

$147/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$24,505(+11.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in DeKalb County have sold for 11.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in DeKalb County was $236,450 in December 2024, up 11.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $147.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $200K$175K
-12.5%
2 $180K$183K
+1.7%
3 $208.5K$235K
+12.7%
4 $283K$258K
-8.8%
5+ $391.5K$390K
-0.4%

Summary: DeKalb County housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

DeKalb County
+11.6%
Chattooga County
+10.7%
Jackson County
+10.3%
Marshall County
+5.9%
Cherokee County
+3.0%

Housing Supply in DeKalb County, AL

How many homes are available in DeKalb County, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
230233+1.3%

Summary: The DeKalb County real estate market had 233 homes for sale in December 2024, a 1.3% increase compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 55
0.0%
2 3328
-15.2%
3 132138
+4.5%
4 4241
-2.4%
5+ 1821
+16.7%

Summary: The DeKalb County housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 15.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
2928-3.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

19 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in DeKalb County, you may be able to get a good deal. 67.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 28 homes were sold or pending in DeKalb County in December 2024, down by 3.4% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 68% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for DeKalb County, AL

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

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