The 30 cities in Alabama where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Alabama in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Alabama right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Bay Minette, Alabama
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $259,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See Bay Minette homes for sale

#2. Lanett, Alabama
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $50,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 90.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Lanett homes for sale

#3. Florence, Alabama
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $181,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 13.5%
- See Florence homes for sale

#4. Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $833,525
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 46.2%
- See Mountain Brook homes for sale

#5. Hartselle, Alabama
- Days on market: 34
- Median sale price: $217,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 17.6%
- See Hartselle homes for sale

#6. Homewood, Alabama
- Days on market: 35
- Median sale price: $550,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 27.3%
- See Homewood homes for sale

#7. Pine Level, Alabama
- Days on market: 35
- Median sale price: $275,377.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Pine Level homes for sale

#8. Atmore, Alabama
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $215,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Atmore homes for sale

#9. Cleveland, Alabama
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $312,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Cleveland homes for sale

#10. Albertville, Alabama
- Days on market: 37
- Median sale price: $259,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
- See Albertville homes for sale

#11. Saks, Alabama
- Days on market: 39
- Median sale price: $161,700
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
- See Saks homes for sale

#12. Saraland, Alabama
- Days on market: 40
- Median sale price: $257,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 13.3%
- See Saraland homes for sale

#13. Valley, Alabama
- Days on market: 41
- Median sale price: $188,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 7.7%
- See Valley homes for sale

#14. Theodore, Alabama
- Days on market: 45
- Median sale price: $186,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 42.9%
- See Theodore homes for sale

#15. Chickasaw, Alabama
- Days on market: 46
- Median sale price: $90,350
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Chickasaw homes for sale

#16. Clay, Alabama
- Days on market: 49
- Median sale price: $243,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 6.3%
- See Clay homes for sale

#17. Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Days on market: 49
- Median sale price: $286,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.4%
- See Tuscaloosa homes for sale

#18. Point Clear, Alabama
- Days on market: 50
- Median sale price: $1,611,381
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Point Clear homes for sale

#19. Dothan, Alabama
- Days on market: 50
- Median sale price: $222,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 13.0%
- See Dothan homes for sale

#20. Lake View, Alabama
- Days on market: 50
- Median sale price: $304,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 12.5%
- See Lake View homes for sale

#21. Mobile, Alabama
- Days on market: 51
- Median sale price: $235,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 23.9%
- See Mobile homes for sale

#22. Weaver, Alabama
- Days on market: 52
- Median sale price: $153,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Weaver homes for sale

#23. Irondale, Alabama
- Days on market: 52
- Median sale price: $230,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Irondale homes for sale

#24. Prattville, Alabama
- Days on market: 52
- Median sale price: $307,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 38.0%
- See Prattville homes for sale

#25. Brook Highland, Alabama
- Days on market: 53
- Median sale price: $477,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: not available
- See Brook Highland homes for sale

#26. Fultondale, Alabama
- Days on market: 54
- Median sale price: $230,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 30.0%
- See Fultondale homes for sale

#27. Dadeville, Alabama
- Days on market: 54
- Median sale price: $240,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 93.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Dadeville homes for sale

#28. Jasper, Alabama
- Days on market: 54
- Median sale price: $241,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Jasper homes for sale

#29. Auburn, Alabama
- Days on market: 54
- Median sale price: $422,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 26.2%
- See Auburn homes for sale

#30. Vestavia Hills, Alabama
- Days on market: 55
- Median sale price: $552,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.8%
- See Vestavia Hills homes for sale