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Fort Mitchell 36856

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$152K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
20
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$323K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2017Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
SepJan
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
SepJan
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
SepJan
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
SepJan
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192022202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,867
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$323K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,363 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2010
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.26%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.90%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.3.2%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.58%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.42
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.133 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Fort Mitchell 36856 compares

By median home value, Fort Mitchell 36856 is the 1st most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Russell County, and its typical home is worth more than 83% of all homes in Russell County.

Home values in Fort Mitchell 36856

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$108K$501K
ZIP codes in Russell County ranked by median home value
#Russell CountyMedian valueHomes
1Fort Mitchell 36856$323K2,867
2Seale 36875$271K1,915
3Hurtsboro 36860$195K641
4Pittsview 36871$193K610
5Phenix City 36867$188K7,045
6Phenix City 36869$179K6,960
7Hatchechubbee 36858$175K236

About the Fort Mitchell 36856 market

What is the median home price in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL?

The median sale price in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL is $152,250 (data through January 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL each year?

20 homes sold in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL over the last 12 months (data through January 2017). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL?

Fort Mitchell 36856, AL contains 2,867 residential properties, with a median of 2,363 square feet, built around 2010. The median TopHap Estimate is $323K.

How does Fort Mitchell 36856, AL compare to the rest of Russell County?

By median home value, Fort Mitchell 36856, AL is the 1st most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Russell County. Its typical home is worth more than 83% of all homes in Russell County. Seale 36875 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL?

90% of homes in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL are owner-occupied. 3% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL hold?

26% of mortgaged homes in Fort Mitchell 36856, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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