As we move through the autumn season, the Madison County housing market continues to show steady shifts in inventory, pricing, and buyer opportunities. Local REALTORS® navigating the North Alabama region will find key insights from the latest ValleyMLS.com Weekly and Monthly Market Activity Reports to help guide their clients through current conditions.
Single-Family Housing Trends: Steady Demand and Rising Inventory
Single-family homes in Madison County experienced notable upward adjustments in supply and activity heading into October:
Inventory Growth: The inventory of single-family homes for sale increased by 10.8% year-over-year to 2,314 active properties for the week ending October 3, 2026.
New Listings: Weekly new listings rose by 13.7% to 208 properties compared to the same period last year.
Pending Sales: Pending sales held steady with a 0.9% increase, bringing the weekly count to 113.
Pricing and Pace: For the full month of September, the median sales price for single-family homes ticked up 3.0% year-over-year to $332,202. Days on market until sale dropped significantly by 21.2% down to 41 days, while the percent of list price received remained strong and flat at 98.6%.
Months Supply: Months supply of inventory increased by 5.1% to 4.1 months, giving buyers a bit more breathing room while maintaining a balanced market.
REALTOR® Tip: With inventory climbing, proper pricing and professional presentation remain critical to capturing motivated buyers within that 41-day average market window.
For more detailed neighborhood statistics, tools, and local MLS data, visit ValleyMLS.com or connect with your HAAR member resources today.
Real Estate Insights: September 14, 2026 Madison City Council Recap
Staying ahead of municipal decisions, zoning amendments, and city infrastructure projects is essential for local real estate professionals guiding buyers and sellers through North Alabama. Below is a concise breakdown of the key takeaways from the September 14, 2026, Madison City Council meeting.
Key Planning & Zoning Decisions
Slaughter Road Development: The Council held a public hearing for Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-279 regarding a 23.4-acre parcel on the west side of Slaughter Road, north of Eastview Drive. The proposal seeks to rezone roughly 19 acres from AG (Agriculture) to R-1C (Single-Family Conservation District) and 4.4 acres to B-2 commercial.
Forrest Drive Annexation & Zoning: Ordinance No. 2026-274 and Ordinance No. 2026-272 address the annexation and R-1A (Low Density Residential) zoning of 0.46 acres located at 158 Forrest Drive.
Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road Cluster Zoning: Resolution No. 2026-315-R set an upcoming public hearing for October 26, 2026, regarding a proposed RC-2 (Residential Cluster District) zoning on 20.8 acres north of Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road and east of Holladay Boulevard.
Lewter Drive Residential Annexation: Resolution No. 2026-318-R set an October 26, 2026, public hearing to consider R-1A zoning for 1.55 acres at 139 Lewter Drive.
Infrastructure & Transportation Enhancements
Greenway Expansion: Resolution No. 2026-323-R authorizes a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) application to extend the Town Madison Greenway and Singing River Trail, with the city committing a $200,000 match.
Sidewalk & Traffic Upgrades: The Council authorized TAP funding applications for the Eastview Sidewalk Design project (Resolution No. 2026-352-R) and approved a $150,000 agreement with the Madison City Board of Education for joint sidewalk construction.
Subdivision Acceptance: Star Estates Phase 2B (Resolution No. 2026-321-R) and McCaulley Manor Subdivision (Resolution No. 2026-334-R) were formally accepted into the City of Madison Maintenance Program.
Highway & Road Operations: The Council approved closeout payments for the I-565 & County Line Road interchange project, a change order for the Town Madison/I-565 signal design, and right-of-way property acquisitions for the Bradley Street Improvement project.
City Operations & Budget
FY2027 Budget: Resolution No. 2026-340-R authorizes the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the City of Madison.
Surplus Real Estate: Resolution No. 2026-356-R authorizes an agreement with Taylor Properties Alabama, LLC, for the sale of surplus city property on Kyser Boulevard.