Huntsville Real Estate Sales Statistics - September 2009
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Huntsville/Madison County Market Statistics
Huntsville and Madison County saw an decrease of 5% in sold listings when compared to August 2009. The average sales price decreased by 1% to $189,447. The average price per square foot increased by 3%. And the average list price decreased by 1%. While homes were on the market an average of 6 days more than August 2009.
|
Date
|
Sold
Listings |
Average
List Price |
Average
Sale Price |
Percent
SP/LP |
Average
DOM |
Average
Price
SqFt |
|
Sept 2009
|
380
|
$194,721
|
$189,447
|
97.80%
|
74
|
$90
|
|
Aug 2009
|
399
|
$195,979
|
$191,617
|
98.20%
|
68
|
$87
|
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Statistics are based on information for the North Alabama Association of Realtors and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.