The Madison County residential real estate market continued its stabilization trend in the Third Quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORSĀ® (HAAR). While sales volume remained largely flat, the market saw notable shifts in median price and time on market.
Key Takeaways from Q3 2025:
Median Sales Price Decreased: The median sales price slightly decreased by 2.1% year-over-year, settling at $330,000, down from $336,995 in Q3 2024. This marks the second median price decline in the last three years as the market adjusts.
Sales Volume is Flat: A total of 1,961 homes sold, representing a slight 0.5% decrease from Q3 2024. The total sales figure is still 2.1% higher than the three-year third-quarter average.
Days on Market Increased: Homes spent more time on the market, with the Average Days on Market rising to 51 days, a notable increase from 39 days in Q3 2024.
Inventory is Down: Total units on the market at the end of September 2025 stood at 2,427, an 7.8% decline from the previous year. However, the Months of Supply for all homes remained unchanged at 4.0 months compared to Q3 2024.
Pricing Trends Normalize: Sales above the list price dropped to 16%, while 36% of homes sold below the asking price.
Mortgage Rate: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate was noted at 6.3% in the week ending September 2025.
Most Active Segment: The $350,000ā$500,000 price range recorded the most sales, accounting for 24% of all transactions.