Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $195K
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Days on market
- 46 days
- Gross rental yield
- 5.54%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,227/mo STR · $900/mo LTR
The median listing price in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35816 is $195,000 as of July 2026.
The median market rent in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35816 is $900/month as of July 2026.
The median days on market in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35816 is 46 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $195,000 and a median rent of $900/month, the gross rental yield in Huntsville, AL ZIP 35816 is 5.54% as of July 2026.
In Huntsville, AL ZIP 35816, median Airbnb revenue is $1,227/month compared to median long-term rent of $900/month as of July 2026.
Huntsville, AL 35816 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35816
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 6.75%, which is 0.76% higher than the 5.99% market low observed in February 2026.
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, median sold price $187,000, suggests recent transaction levels are supporting modest price strength while listing expectations remain slightly higher at median listing price $195,000, which may indicate some pricing friction between sellers and buyers.
- Liquidity appears balanced given the market context: median days on market 46 points to moderate transaction velocity and may indicate that homes are taking longer to reach contract than in faster markets, rather than outright illiquidity.
- Pricing quality is reasonable for the product mix: median price per square foot $136 aligns with the observed sold prices and suggests stable per-unit valuation for SFR and condos in this ZIP code.
- Macro and rental context reduce near-term upside: elevated interest rate pressure and a reported median market rent $900 with a flat rent year-over-year trend may constrain investor demand, while the broader price direction remains up year-over-year and the market temperature is described as neutral.
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
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.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.
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, 0.6% 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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