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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$346K

The median listing price in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35803 is $346,000 as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,650/mo

The median market rent in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35803 is $1,650/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
37 days

The median days on market in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35803 is 37 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
5.72%

At a median list price of $346,000 and a median rent of $1,650/month, the gross rental yield in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35803 is 5.72% as of July 2026.

Huntsville, AL 35803 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 35803

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
214
Active Listings
84
Sold Properties
130

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$346,000
Median Sold Price
$327,000
Median Price per Sqft
$185/sqft

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

Median Market Rent
$1,650

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.50%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
37
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Huntsville, AL are averaging 6.59%, reflecting the prevailing market environment for property owners in this area.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. $327,000 median sold price is the best indicator of current market value and recent transactions in ZIP 35803; it suggests that recent closings are tracking below the asking tier, where the $346,000 median listing price indicates a pricing gap between seller expectations and realized sale prices.
  2. The market shows relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample, and with a 37 median days on market this points to a moderate sales velocity that may allow buyers to negotiate without indicating a distressed market.
  3. Pricing efficiency is moderate: the $185 median price per square foot paired with a $327,000 median sold price suggests consistent per-unit valuation across recent transactions, while rent trends are weaker with down rent year-over-year movement and a $1,650 median market rent that may limit near-term upside for buy-to-rent plays.
  4. Macro and financing context is a headwind: market temperature is neutral and interest rate pressure is elevated, with current 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaging 6.59%, which may lengthen decision cycles and keep pricing stable/flat in the near term (price year-over-year trend: flat).

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

2380 Hobbs Island Rd Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds2 baths2,663 sqft
$1,800,000
Jun 1, 2026
$676/sqft
21 Scenic Loop Rd Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

5 beds4 baths3,115 sqft
$1,050,000
Jun 1, 2026
$337/sqft
1 days on market
4990 Carr Ln Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths2,528 sqft
$970,000
Jun 1, 2026
$384/sqft
63 days on market
725 Indian Ridge Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

5 beds3 baths2,916 sqft
$896,000
May 1, 2026
$307/sqft
1 days on market
12012 Huntcliff Rd Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,062 sqft
$347,000
May 1, 2026
$327/sqft
40 days on market
9700 Welch Cir Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,542 sqft
$345,000
May 1, 2026
$224/sqft
15 days on market
2333 Villaret Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35803
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,912 sqft
$340,000
May 1, 2026
$178/sqft
1104 Valade Cir Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Value

Sold below market average

- beds1 baths1,152 sqft
$120,000
May 1, 2026
$104/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$244/mo
35803 Avg Rent
35803 Cost to Own
Rent$1,650
Own$1,894

20% down, 6.55% rate, 0.5% tax

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/22/2026

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