Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The FORT PAYNE, AL real estate market (35968) currently shows 22 active listings, with 6 pending sales. Homes are averaging 109 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 109 days on market compared to 38 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 16.2% year-over-year, from $307,175 to $257,475.
Population: 4,870 · Density: 29.6/mi² · Median household income: $54,766
Typical home value: $135,844 · Homeownership: 76.7%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35968 | Fort Payne, AL 35968 | 0.0 mi | 25 | $11,823,650 | $260,000 | $472,946 |
| 35988 | Sylvania, AL 35988 | 5.6 mi | 11 | $2,396,922 | $176,175 | $217,902 |
| 35971 | Fyffe, AL 35971 | 10.1 mi | 14 | $4,202,100 | $244,900 | $300,150 |
| 35989 | Valley Head, AL 35989 | 11.9 mi | 9 | $3,906,693 | $367,175 | $434,077 |
| 35984 | Mentone, AL 35984 | 12.2 mi | 22 | $9,676,128 | $456,950 | $439,824 |
| 35771 | Section, AL 35771 | 13.4 mi | 9 | $3,722,859 | $379,000 | $413,651 |
| 35765 | Pisgah, AL 35765 | 15.0 mi | 15 | $5,557,230 | $284,950 | $370,482 |
| 35974 | Geraldine, AL 35974 | 15.8 mi | 7 | $2,099,090 | $319,900 | $299,870 |
| 30731 | Menlo, GA 30731 | 18.1 mi | 26 | $14,496,508 | $439,000 | $557,558 |
| 35959 | Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 | 19.2 mi | 57 | $28,876,314 | $399,980 | $506,602 |
| 35769 | Scottsboro, AL 35769 | 19.9 mi | 66 | $40,934,454 | $414,900 | $620,219 |
| 35983 | Leesburg, AL 35983 | 21.4 mi | 24 | $16,177,824 | $382,175 | $674,076 |
| 30730 | Lyerly, GA 30730 | 21.7 mi | 5 | $6,314,450 | $272,000 | $1,262,890 |
As of September 2026, there are 22 active listings in FORT PAYNE, AL (zip code 35968), compared to 23 the prior year.
The median listing price in FORT PAYNE, AL 35968 is $257,475 as of September 2026, a 16.2% decrease from $307,175 the prior year.
Homes in FORT PAYNE, AL 35968 spend an average of 109 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 38 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, FORT PAYNE, AL 35968 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 109 days on market compared to 38 days last year.
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