Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $390K
- Median rent
- $2,165/mo
- Days on market
- 253 days
- Gross rental yield
- 6.66%
The median listing price in Chelsea, AL ZIP 35043 is $390,000 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Chelsea, AL ZIP 35043 is $2,165/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Chelsea, AL ZIP 35043 is 253 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $390,000 and a median rent of $2,165/month, the gross rental yield in Chelsea, AL ZIP 35043 is 6.66% as of June 2026.
Chelsea, AL 35043 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35043
Report Date: June 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Key Findings
- median sold price: 395,000 is the primary indicator of market value and recent transaction activity, signaling stable pricing around this level and serving as the best reference for valuation and comps; flat price trend supports using recent sales rather than list prices for underwriting and pricing strategy.
- Despite a close relationship between median listing price: 390,000 and the median sold price, the market shows pricing friction due to extended selling timelines, so sellers may need realistic concessions on timing rather than significant price cuts.
- The notably long median days on market: 253 points to slower sales velocity and suggests transaction timelines are extended; this may indicate buyers require more time to evaluate offers and lenders are underwriting cautiously in the current rate environment.
- Macro and near-market signals show a neutral market temperature with price year-over-year trend: flat, rising rental demand (rent year-over-year trend: up), and interest rate pressure: elevated; collectively this suggests a balanced market with cautious buyers and resilient rent fundamentals—prioritize listings that highlight rent-adjacent value (e.g., recent upgrades) and set time-sensitive marketing plans.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold at market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.4% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 6/1/2026
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