Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $185K
- Median rent
- $899/mo
- Days on market
- 36 days
- Gross rental yield
- 5.83%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,263/mo STR · $899/mo LTR
The median listing price in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35805 is $184,900 as of July 2026.
The median market rent in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35805 is $899/month as of July 2026.
The median days on market in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35805 is 36 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $184,900 and a median rent of $899/month, the gross rental yield in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35805 is 5.83% as of July 2026.
In Huntsville, AL ZIP 35805, median Airbnb revenue is $1,263/month compared to median long-term rent of $899/month as of July 2026.
Huntsville, AL 35805 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35805
Report Date: July 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
Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.
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.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Huntsville, AL, are averaging 6.75%, reflecting a sustained high-rate environment for property owners compared to earlier in 2026 when rates dipped toward 6.0%.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- The primary market indicator is the median sold price of 189,000, which positions recent transaction values slightly above the median listing price of 184,900 and suggests sellers are achieving modest premium to asking in completed sales; price momentum is reinforced by a price year-over-year trend of up.
- Liquidity shows moderate transaction velocity with a median days on market of 36, which may indicate balanced but measured buyer decision timelines and some pricing friction between list and sale windows.
- Inventory in the analyzed sample appears as relatively constrained active supply versus recent sales, which may support pricing stability and suggests sellers retain leverage in well-priced, updated SFR/condo listings; continue to monitor listing-to-sale spreads for signs of weakening.
- Macro/regulatory pressure is a headwind: rent trends are down and interest rate pressure is elevated (property comparison notes current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Huntsville averaging 6.75%), which may cool investor appetite and reduce upward pressure on both rental and sale pricing in the near term; elevated interest rate pressure advises caution on leveraged acquisitions.
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
Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold at market average
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, 6.55% rate, 0.5% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 7/22/2026
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