The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36316 sells for about $275,500, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 11.54% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,131 a month.
ZIP 36316 — Chancellor
The Ashford housing market is experiencing a period of price stabilization following significant appreciation in recent years. Inventory levels remain balanced, and demand is supported by steady population growth and the area's affordability relative to the broader Dothan metro region.
Ashford is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with affordable housing options while remaining within reach of Dothan's amenities.
Median prices moved down 11.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 15.1% — 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 9.3%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36316, Houston 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.
Crime rates in Ashford are generally considered low compared to the broader Dothan metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Houston County School District, which maintains a standard academic performance profile consistent with rural Alabama districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is tied to the Dothan metropolitan area, with local growth driven by residential expansion and proximity to regional agricultural and industrial hubs.
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 by car, with a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach employment centers in Dothan via US-84.
Local recreation includes community parks and proximity to the broader outdoor amenities of Houston County, with basic shopping and dining available within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and a limited supply of multi-family units, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and services, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Dothan industrial and healthcare sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-84 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the city to the regional network.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and infrastructure maintenance to support the increasing population.
The Houston County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Houston County school and general fund millage rates, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, with standard market availability for residential coverage.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and local demographic profiles.
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.
- Escape Enterprise LLC59.9 mi
- South Alabama Speedway4.719.8 mi
- Ketchem's Restaurant, Catering and Venue4.711.1 mi
- The Rawls presents Pastela Italian Restaurant4.58.9 mi
- Clark Cinemas 104.77.2 mi
- Army Aviation Museum Foundation4.813 mi
- Boll Weevil Monument4.59 mi
- Weevil Play4.98.8 mi
- Bowl Weevil Lanes & Amusements4.28.7 mi
- Robert A. Fowler Memorial Park4.610.9 mi
- Peavy Park47.8 mi
- R.A. Culpepper Municipal Park4.511.7 mi
- The Junction4.611.3 mi
- Dixie Boys Baseball Park4.511.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Park Place4.69.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.49.4 mi
- Farmers Market - Enterprise4.69.3 mi
- DG Market411.8 mi
- Dollar General4.111.4 mi
- Dothan Regional Airport4.125.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Historic district with local businesses and services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.