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Is now a good time to sell in Auburn-Opelika?

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Updated monthly · Data through August 2026 · v268

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Sold Score
17/100
YoY Difficult Selling Environment
Pending ratio
0.13
YoY contracts vs active
Inventory YoY
+0.3%
YoY active listings
Median DOM
64
YoY days on market
Price cuts
28.1%
YoY of active listings
Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Auburn-Opelika is 17/100 in August 2026 (Difficult Selling Environment) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.13 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +28.0% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 64. 28.1% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 17/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.13 · Inventory YoY: +28.0% · Median days on market: 64 · Sellers cutting price: 28.1% · Median listing price: $400,000 (-0.5% YoY)

Auburn-Opelika snapshot

As of the latest 2026 data
Median listing
$400K
YoY -0.0%
Active inventory
1,024
YoY +0.3%
Median DOM
64
YoY +0.1%
Pending ratio
0.13
YoY -0.0%
Price-reduced
18.8%
YoY -0.0%
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It might be a bit more challenging for sellers right now compared to last year. While prices are holding relatively steady, homes are staying on the market longer and there are more options for buyers. Selling quickly at top dollar might require careful pricing. The median listing price in Auburn-Opelika is $400,000. This price is slightly down by 1.3% from the prior month and just barely lower by 0.5% compared to the same time last year. This suggests that prices are mostly stable, but not increasing, which is different from recent strong growth. More homes are available for buyers to choose from. There are 1,024 active listings, a significant increase of 28.0% compared to last year. Even with more new listings coming on the market, up 6.9% year-over-year, the number of active listings is growing because homes aren't selling as fast. Homes are also taking longer to sell. The median time a home spends on the market is 64 days, which is 10.3% longer than a year ago. This means sellers need more patience, and buyers have more time to make decisions. Fewer homes are going under contract compared to the total available. The pending ratio is 0.13, which is 3.7% lower than it was last year, showing that fewer active listings are finding buyers quickly. This indicates a market where buyers have more leverage. If you're thinking of selling, be prepared for more competition and possibly a longer time to find a buyer. Pricing your home competitively from the start will be key.

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