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Creola, AL Housing Market
The typical home in Creola, AL is worth $221,333, rose 3.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $486,000 (through May 2026). With 4.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 5 days, Creola is a seller's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $221,333 home is about $1,138/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Creola, AL
Typical home value
$221,333
+3.7% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$486,000
Last published period
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
5
Fast-moving
Redfin, through March 2026
Active listings
4
4.0 months of supply
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$68,594
Home costs 3.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through March 2026
Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and 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 Creola a buyer's or seller's market?
Creola, AL is a seller's market, based on 4.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 5 days. 4 to 5 months of supply is the neutral band: neither side holds a structural advantage, and outcomes turn on the individual property.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Creola housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Creola, AL. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $486,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $214/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 5 days |
| Active inventory | 4 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 102.2% |
| 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 Creola is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Creola 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 Creola home prices moved?
Across the 36 months we hold for Creola, AL, the median sale price rose 247.1%, from $140,000 in April 2021 to $486,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 3.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 4.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 102.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Creola?
Priced off the typical home value of $221,333 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% | $44,267 | $177,066 | $1,138/mo |
| 5% | $11,067 | $210,266 | $1,351/mo |
Zillow, July 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 $1,138, that implies roughly $48,766 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Creola earns $68,594, about $19,828 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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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Creola?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Creola, 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 Creola?
Active listings in Creola, AL went from 4 in August 2024 to 4 in March 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 | not published |
| January 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 | not published |
| July 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 | not published |
| January 2026 | 1 | not published |
| March 2026 | 4 | not published |
Redfin, through March 2026
How does Creola compare to Alabama and the U.S.?
Creola homes sell for $486,000 — 55% above the Alabama median of $312,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Creola runs 18% higher.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creola, AL | $486,000 | not published | 5 days |
| Alabama statewide | $312,600 | +7.2% | 57 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through March 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Creola
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 4.0. 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 $213 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 $221,333 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 Creola listing goes under contract in 5 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 102.2% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- Your equity moved +3.7% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Creola varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Creola
There are currently 4 homes listed for sale in Creola, Alabama.
Active listings
4
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
5
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Creola by property type?
How the Creola, AL market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through March 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $486,000 | $214/sq ft | 1 | 5 days |
Who lives in Creola?
American Community Survey estimates for Creola. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
2,489
Households
797
Median income
$68,594/yr
Median age
34.5 years
Owner-occupied
85.1%
Median home value
$187,500
Median gross rent
$1,042/mo
Mean commute
28 min
85.1% of occupied homes in Creola 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. The Census self-reported median home value is $187,500 against Zillow's $221,333 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which cities are near Creola, AL?
Ordered by distance from Creola, not by size. Compare Creola side by side with any of them.
Creola housing market FAQ
Is Creola a buyer's or seller's market?
Creola, AL is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 4.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 5 days, and sellers getting 102.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Creola?
The typical home in Creola, AL is worth $221,333 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $486,000, about $214 per square foot.
Is Creola cheaper than the rest of Alabama?
Creola's median sale price of $486,000 is 55% higher than the Alabama statewide median of $312,600, and 18% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Creola?
Homes in Creola, AL spent a median of 5 days on market before going under contract, versus 57 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Creola?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $221,333 home is about $1,138 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $48,766 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $68,594.
Are home prices rising in Creola?
The typical home value in Creola, AL rose 3.7% over the last 12 months, from $213,369 to $221,333 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Creola?
Creola 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 Creola?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Creola, AL is a seller's market with 4.0 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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