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Berlin, AL Housing Market
Seller's market
Redfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The last median sale price Redfin published was $189,900 (through May 2026). With 1.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 94 days, Berlin is a seller's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $189,900 home is about $976/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Berlin, AL
Median sale price
$189,900
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
94
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
1
1.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$59,423
Home costs 3.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Berlin a buyer's or seller's market?
Seller's market1.0 months of supply94 days on market100.0% of asking
Berlin, AL is a seller's market, based on 1.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 94 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Berlin housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Berlin, AL. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $189,900 |
| Median price per sq ft | $170/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 94 days |
| Active inventory | 1 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Berlin is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Berlin is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Berlin home prices moved?
Across the 16 months we hold for Berlin, AL, the median sale price rose 16.3%, from $163,250 in August 2021 to $189,900. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Berlin?
Priced off the median sale price of $189,900 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $37,980 | $151,920 | $976/mo |
| 5% | $9,495 | $180,405 | $1,159/mo |
Redfin, through May 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $976, that implies roughly $41,841 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Berlin earns $59,423, about $17,582 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.2x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in Berlin in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Berlin market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Berlin?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Berlin, AL, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Berlin?
Active listings in Berlin, AL went from 1 in August 2022 to 1 in May 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | 1 | not published |
| October 2022 | 1 | not published |
| May 2023 | 4 | not published |
| August 2023 | 4 | not published |
| September 2023 | 3 | not published |
| May 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 3 | not published |
| April 2026 | 1 | not published |
| May 2026 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Berlin compare to Alabama and the U.S.?
Berlin homes sell for $189,900 — 39% below the Alabama median of $312,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Berlin runs 54% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin, AL | $189,900 | not published | 94 days |
| Alabama statewide | $312,600 | +7.2% | 57 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Berlin
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $183 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $189,900 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Berlin listing goes under contract in 94 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 100.0% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Berlin varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Berlin
There are currently 1 homes listed for sale in Berlin, Alabama. Featured listings range from $29,900 to $220,000.
$79,000
571 County Road 728
Berlin, AL
Land5.00 acres
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$159,900
27 County Road 1600
Berlin, AL
2 bd1 ba1,032 sqft$155/ft²
House
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$189,900
333 County Road 1600
Berlin, AL
3 bd2 ba1,120 sqft$170/ft²
House14,810 sqft lot
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$219,000
234 County Road 1600
Berlin, AL
3 bd3 ba1,544 sqft$142/ft²
House
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$220,000
220 County Road 1600
Berlin, AL
3 bd2 ba1,442 sqft$153/ft²
House20,909 sqft lot
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Active listings
1
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
94
Days until sale
Sale-to-list:100.0%
How much do homes cost in Berlin by property type?
How the Berlin, AL market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $189,900 | $170/sq ft | 1 | 94 days |
Who lives in Berlin?
American Community Survey estimates for Berlin. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
592
Households
226
Median income
$59,423/yr
Median age
42.5 years
Owner-occupied
88.9%
Median home value
$144,100
Median gross rent
$1,042/mo
Mean commute
28.7 min
88.9% of occupied homes in Berlin are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which cities are near Berlin, AL?
Ordered by distance from Berlin, not by size. Compare Berlin side by side with any of them.
Berlin housing market FAQ
Is Berlin a buyer's or seller's market?
Berlin, AL is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 1.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 94 days, and sellers getting 100.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Berlin?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $189,900, about $170 per square foot.
Is Berlin cheaper than the rest of Alabama?
Berlin's median sale price of $189,900 is 39% lower than the Alabama statewide median of $312,600, and 54% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Berlin?
Homes in Berlin, AL spent a median of 94 days on market before going under contract, versus 57 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Berlin?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $189,900 home is about $976 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $41,841 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $59,423.
Are home prices rising in Berlin?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for Berlin, AL yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Berlin?
Berlin ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Berlin?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Berlin, AL is a seller's market with 1.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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