The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36053 sells for about $388,500, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 36053 — Bakerhill
The housing market in 36053 shows steady growth with a 6% year-over-year increase in median sales price. Inventory remains tight, contributing to a competitive environment for buyers, while sales volume continues to trend upward. These conditions are driven by consistent local demand and a stable regional economy.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and long-term residents seeking a stable suburban environment with access to essential amenities and a reasonable commute.
Median prices moved up 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 36053, Madison County
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this area remain stable and are generally lower than the regional average for similar suburban ZIP codes.
Local schools are characterized as meeting state standards with a focus on community-based extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks; property insurance premiums have seen moderate increases in line with state trends.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service-sector employers, with steady infrastructure maintenance and limited new large-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
Residents primarily commute by car to the nearest employment core, with average drive times ranging from 25 to 35 minutes.
The area features several local parks, walking trails, and proximity to regional shopping centers within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is stable with low vacancy pressure; there is a limited but consistent presence of long-term rental properties.
The local economy is anchored by regional manufacturing and healthcare services, providing a stable employment base for the area.
The area is served by major highway corridors, facilitating regional access, though public transit options remain limited.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial upgrades along the main thoroughfare.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to ensure property values align with current market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard school and county-level utility district taxes.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are adjusting to reflect regional hazard exposure.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively fast foreclosure processes upon default.
Alabama is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) state, meaning sellers have limited mandatory disclosure requirements regarding property condition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Fendall Hall4.519.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary community green space with walking trails.
Local retail hub with dining and services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.