The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35959 sells for about $149,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +58% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 89 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $726 a month.
ZIP 35959 — Cedar Bluff
The housing market in 35959 shows significant price appreciation year-over-year, though the median price remains highly affordable compared to national averages. Market activity is driven by steady demand for entry-level homes, supported by a stable local employment base in Etowah County. Inventory levels remain constrained, keeping the market competitive for buyers.
This area is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing within commuting distance of Gadsden.
Median prices moved up 58.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 89 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% 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 3.6% · poverty 18.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35959, Etowah County, AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Etowah County and Attalla City school systems, with performance metrics generally reflecting regional averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity common to Northern Alabama.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors in the Gadsden-Etowah County metropolitan area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents primarily commute via I-59 toward Gadsden or Birmingham for employment.
Local amenities include proximity to the Coosa River, various community parks, and local shopping districts in nearby Attalla and Gadsden.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and local housing authority units.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade within the broader Etowah County region.
Primary transit is via private vehicle along I-59 and US-11 corridors.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion in the Attalla city limits.
The Etowah County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments using a mass appraisal system.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school and general fund millage rates.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data derived from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local market aggregators.
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.
Provides regional recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.