What happened in July 2026
218 homes closed in the Shoals area in July 2026, compared with 178 in the same month last year. That's a 22.5% jump, and sales are up 7.2% for the year so far.
The median sales price was $269,450. That's up 1.3% from a year ago and up 9.1% from June. One month can swing, so the year over year number is the better read on where prices are headed.
There were 909 homes on the market, up 20.9% from a year ago. At the current pace of sales, that's 4.2 months of supply, up slightly from 4.1 in June. Homes that sold averaged 60 days on the market, 34 days faster than last July.
If you're buying
You have more choices than you did a year ago. More listings means more room to compare, and more time to get your inspection done right. Homes that are priced well still move, though, so getting pre-approved before you start touring keeps you ready to write an offer.
Read the first time buyer guide ↗
If you're selling
With more homes for buyers to compare, condition and pricing matter more than they did a year ago. A price based on what similar homes near you actually sold for is what gets a home under contract.
Read the Shoals seller guide ↗
Common questions
What is the median home price in the Shoals right now?
The median sales price in the Shoals area was $269,450 in July 2026, up 1.3% from a year earlier, according to the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) using Shoals Area Association of REALTORS data.
Is the Shoals a buyer's market or a seller's market?
ACRE treats about 6 months of supply as the balance point between buyers and sellers. In July 2026 the Shoals had 4.2 months of supply, which is below that point. Inventory is up 20.9% from a year ago, so buyers have more homes to choose from than they did last year.
How long does it take to sell a house in the Shoals?
Homes that sold in July 2026 averaged 60 days on the market, 34 days faster than the same month last year. Every home is different; price, condition and location all change the timeline.
How many homes are for sale in the Shoals?
There were 909 active listings in the Shoals area in July 2026, up 20.9% from one year earlier.
Where do these numbers come from and how often are they updated?
Every number on this page comes from the monthly Shoals report published by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the University of Alabama, which uses data from the Shoals Area Association of REALTORS. Corey Bonds updates this page when each new monthly report is released.
Source: Alabama Center for Real Estate, Shoals Area monthly report for July 2026, using data from the Shoals Area Association of REALTORS. Updated September 24, 2026. Figures cover the Shoals area as reported by ACRE and are not a valuation of any specific home.