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Eldridge, AL Housing Market
The typical home in Eldridge, AL is worth $146,952, rose 13.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $50,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 441 days, Eldridge is a buyer's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $146,952 home is about $755/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Eldridge, AL
Typical home value
$146,952
+13.4% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$50,000
Last published period
Redfin, through November 2024
Days on market
441
Slow-moving
Redfin, through November 2024
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$85,000
Home costs 1.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
72.5%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through November 2024
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 Eldridge a buyer's or seller's market?
Eldridge, AL is a buyer's market and homes selling in about 441 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Eldridge housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Eldridge, AL. Redfin, through November 2024
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $50,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $28/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 441 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 72.5% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Buyer'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 Eldridge is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Eldridge 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 Eldridge home prices moved?
Across the 3 months we hold for Eldridge, AL, the median sale price fell 9.1%, from $55,000 in May 2023 to $50,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 13.4% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through November 2024 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Eldridge?
Priced off the typical home value of $146,952 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% | $29,390 | $117,562 | $755/mo |
| 5% | $7,348 | $139,604 | $897/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 $755, that implies roughly $32,378 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Eldridge earns $85,000, about $52,622 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 1.7x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in Eldridge in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Eldridge 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 Eldridge?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Eldridge, 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 Eldridge?
Active listings in Eldridge, AL went from 1 in May 2023 to 1 in September 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | 1 | not published |
| September 2023 | 1 | 1 |
Redfin, through September 2023
How does Eldridge compare to Alabama and the U.S.?
Eldridge homes sell for $50,000 — 84% below the Alabama median of $312,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Eldridge runs 88% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge, AL | $50,000 | not published | 441 days |
| Alabama statewide | $312,600 | +7.2% | 57 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through November 2024 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Eldridge
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $142 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 $146,952 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 Eldridge listing goes under contract in 441 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 72.5% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +13.4% 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 Eldridge varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Eldridge
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Eldridge, Alabama across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Eldridge by property type?
How the Eldridge, AL market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through November 2024
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $50,000 | $28/sq ft | 1 | 441 days |
Who lives in Eldridge?
American Community Survey estimates for Eldridge. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
96
Households
28
Median income
$85,000/yr
Median age
37 years
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Median home value
$141,700
Mean commute
33 min
100.0% of occupied homes in Eldridge 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 $141,700 against Zillow's $146,952 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which cities are near Eldridge, AL?
Ordered by distance from Eldridge, not by size. Compare Eldridge side by side with any of them.
Eldridge housing market FAQ
Is Eldridge a buyer's or seller's market?
Eldridge, AL is currently a buyer's market based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Eldridge?
The typical home in Eldridge, AL is worth $146,952 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $50,000, about $28 per square foot.
Is Eldridge cheaper than the rest of Alabama?
Eldridge's median sale price of $50,000 is 84% lower than the Alabama statewide median of $312,600, and 88% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Eldridge?
Homes in Eldridge, AL spent a median of 441 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 Eldridge?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $146,952 home is about $755 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $32,378 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $85,000.
Are home prices rising in Eldridge?
The typical home value in Eldridge, AL rose 13.4% over the last 12 months, from $129,581 to $146,952 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Eldridge?
Eldridge 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 Eldridge?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Eldridge, AL is a buyer's market, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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