Weekly Real Estate Market Update: Madison County
Posted on 10/13/2026
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.