MONTHLY INTELLIGENCE
Condo Market Updates
Data-driven monthly reports on pricing, inventory, and demand near the University of Alabama. Updated every month using verified MLS data.
MAX
2,982
$2,800,000
$1,387.51
395
LATEST REPORT
MIN
460
$97,500
$109.63
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MARCH 2026 | TUSCALOOSA CONDO MARKET
Peak Season Is Here. Precision Is Separating Every Tier.
Based on March 1-31 MLS data, Tuscaloosa condos posted 25 closings and 25 pending contracts across all tiers. Entry-tier units closed at a median $244,900 with a sold DOM of just 6 days and active pricing nearly identical to what is transacting. Core posted 2 closings at a median $504,950. Premium saw 4 closings at a median $769,900 against 12 current actives at a median $1,362,500 — a $260/SF gap between what is listed and what is moving.
$245k
ENTRY MEDIAN SOLD
6 days
ENTRY SOLD DOM
$505k
CORE MEDIAN SOLD
$1.362M
PREMIUM MEDIAN ACTIVE
Metric
Sq Ft
List Price
Price / Sqft
Days on Market
MEDIAN
1,115
$294,900
$270.29
20
AVG
1,148
$534,630
$415.22
38
WAMLS data. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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2026
FEBRUARY 2026
Precision Season: Pricing, Leverage and Positioning
Tuscaloosa condos are moving in three distinct tiers — and strategy must match the tier. Entry-level inventory is absorbing consistently, while Core and Premium units are being decided by presentation and comp alignment more than headline price. The first 2-3 weeks on market are now make-or-break.
MID-FEBRUARY 2026
Condo Season Momentum: Inventory, Absorption and Strategy
Buyers are moving fast on well-priced units and bypassing anything that feels stretched. Comparison shopping within the same complex is intensifying. Sellers who list before the March-May inventory surge have a meaningful positioning advantage right now.
JANUARY 2026
Condo Season is Here: Selection, Financing, and Strategy
Inventory is building ahead of peak spring demand. Most Tuscaloosa condos are non-warrantable, which shapes financing options significantly — but non-warrantable does not mean unfinanceable. HOA structure is emerging as a key factor in both buyer demand and resale strength.
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MID-JANUARY 2026
Condo Season is Here: Timing, Inventory, and Strategy Excerpt
Tuscaloosa condo turnover closely follows the academic calendar, with a large wave of new listings appearing January through March as the spring term ends. Buyers who start early get better selection and stronger negotiating position before peak competition arrives.
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