The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35444 sells for about $294,178, or $173 per square foot.
Prices are up +7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $934 a month.
ZIP 35444 — Brookwood
The housing market in the 35444 area reflects broader Tuscaloosa County trends, characterized by moderate price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Demand remains steady, supported by the regional economic base, though the ZIP itself maintains a more rural, stable character compared to the urban core. Figures provided for sales and inventory are based on Tuscaloosa County aggregate data where specific ZIP-level monthly closed-sale counts were not independently published.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quieter, rural lifestyle while maintaining access to the broader Tuscaloosa employment and service hub.
Median prices moved up 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 7.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35444, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment centers in the Tuscaloosa metro area.
The area features rural landscapes with access to local parks and outdoor recreation typical of the Tuscaloosa County periphery.
The rental market is characterized by a lower renter share compared to urban centers, with rent trends influenced by regional Tuscaloosa demand.
The economy is anchored by the broader Tuscaloosa metropolitan area, which includes major sectors such as education, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with connectivity provided by regional routes leading into the Tuscaloosa urban core.
The Tuscaloosa County Tax Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to county-wide property tax levies and specific school district millage rates.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including severe weather events common to Central Alabama.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 35444.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.