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As the year winded down, North Alabamaās real estate market is showing a unique blend of seasonal cooling and long-term resilience. While the holidays often bring a slower pace, the December 2025 data reveals that our area counties remain some of the most stable regions in the Southeast.
Below is a breakdown of the December stats across our key service areas.
Huntsville & Madison County
While inventory rose slightly to 965 active listings, well-priced homes are still moving in just under six weeks. The 0.986 sale-to-list ratio proves that sellers are still getting near-asking price, though buyers now have more room to negotiate than they did two years ago.
Athens & Limestone County:
Limestone County remains a hotbed for new construction. Growth along the I-65 corridor is keeping demand high, even with the typical December dip in activity. It remains an excellent alternative for those seeking slightly more “bang for their buck” while staying close to Huntsvilleās job centers.
Morgan, Marshall, Etowah, DeKalb, & Jackson:
Morgan County: Stable pricing makes this a favorite for first-time buyers.
Marshall & Jackson: Weāre seeing a steady interest in recreation-adjacent properties near Guntersville Lake.
Etowah & DeKalb: Inventory remains the tightest here, keeping prices firm as we head into the new year.
ValleyMLS.com Market Stats include statistics from the following cities/counties: Athens, Limestone County, Dekalb County, Etowah County, Cherokee County, Huntsville, Madison County, Jackson County, Marshall County, Morgan County, Lawrence County