Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $300K
- Median rent
- $1,600/mo
- Days on market
- 238 days
- Gross rental yield
- 6.40%
The median listing price in Tuscaloosa, AL ZIP 35405 is $299,900 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Tuscaloosa, AL ZIP 35405 is $1,600/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Tuscaloosa, AL ZIP 35405 is 238 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $299,900 and a median rent of $1,600/month, the gross rental yield in Tuscaloosa, AL ZIP 35405 is 6.40% as of June 2026.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35405
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
Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.
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
- The primary market indicator is the median sold price of 237,000, which reflects recent transaction-level value and, with the price year-over-year trend reported as up, suggests continued modest appreciation in the neighborhood.
- There is a notable spread between the median listing price of 299,900 and the median sold price of 237,000, which may indicate pricing friction where seller expectations exceed realized transaction prices and could require negotiation or price adjustments to close deals.
- Liquidity appears muted given the median days on market of 238, which signals slower sales velocity and suggests that properties are taking substantially longer to transact than in faster-moving markets; sellers and investors should plan for extended marketing timelines.
- Valuation and rental context favor cautious investment: the median price per square foot is 137 while the median market rent is 1,600 and rents are reported as up, but elevated interest rate pressure (elevated) is likely to constrain buyer affordability and may temper near-term demand.
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 at market average
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.
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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