ZIP 35401 Housing Market & Real Estate Update (Tuscaloosa, AL) — February 22, 2026
35401 – February 22, 2026 – ZIP 35401 (Tuscaloosa, AL): Redfin shows Jan median sale $340K (+23% YoY); inventory about 175–186 listings across portals.
ZIP 35401 (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) is showing a familiar late-winter pattern: fewer closed sales than last year, but pricing still running higher on recent comps, with active inventory giving buyers more choices than a year ago (depending on the portal you follow).
Top takeaways
- Redfin’s January 2026 snapshot shows a $340K median sale price in 35401, up 23% year over year, with homes selling in about a month.
- Sales volume looks lighter: Redfin shows 73 homes sold in January (down from last year), which can make month-to-month stats swing.
- Inventory is active right now (roughly 175–186 homes for sale across major listing dashboards), so price cuts and condition are worth watching.
Market snapshot
On Redfin’s ZIP-level housing-market page, 35401 is labeled ‘very competitive.’ For January 2026, Redfin reports a $340,000 median sale price (+23.0% YoY), 34–35 median days on market, and 73 homes sold (down year over year).
Realtor.com’s ZIP dashboard shows a different slice of the market (more listing-oriented): about 186 homes for sale, a median price around $499,900, and a median rent around $1,472/month. When portals diverge this much, it’s a cue to zoom in by neighborhood, property type (condo vs. single-family), and price band before you draw conclusions.
Development & zoning watch
If you’re tracking future supply and neighborhood change, the City of Tuscaloosa’s Planning and Zoning Commission posted its February 16, 2026 meeting agenda and case list. Items on that agenda included a small rezoning request on Jemison Avenue and several preliminary subdivision/resurvey cases (including a six-lot subdivision proposal and a larger two-lot subdivision case noted as requesting a continuance). These early-stage filings don’t guarantee approvals, but they’re useful signals of where new lots and redevelopment interest may be headed.
What’s for sale right now (no addresses)
Today’s active feeds show ~175 listings on Zillow and ~183 homes on Redfin in the 35401 search area. A few ‘shopping lanes’ that stand out this week:
- University/downtown condos and townhomes, often priced for amenities, parking, and HOA rules as much as square footage.
- Older single-family homes where the spread between ‘needs work’ and ‘renovated’ is wide—inspection and contractor bids matter.
- Higher-end homes that can sit longer unless the layout, location, and updates match the price.
Rentals watch
With Realtor.com showing a median rent around $1.47K/month, renters may want to ask about concessions (application fees, shorter lease terms, or move-in timing). For landlords and investors, turn-ready condition and fast maintenance response can be a competitive edge when tenants have more options.
What are you seeing in ZIP 35401 right now: more price cuts, more investor activity, or buyers waiting for spring inventory?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/zipcode/35401/housing-market
https://www.realtor.com/local/market/alabama/zipcode-35401
https://www.zillow.com/tuscaloosa-al-35401/
https://www.redfin.com/zipcode/35401
https://www.tuscaloosa.com/pzc