Comparing Semmes, AL Active and Sold Prices in September 2026

Sellers and buyers should keep active prices and sold prices in separate columns when reviewing the Semmes market. Asking prices show how homes are positioned, while closed prices show completed transactions, and neither one alone provides a complete answer for a particular property.

The July 2026 median list price was $290,000. The July 2026 median sold price was $250,000. The latest three-month active median listing price was $251,900. The latest three-month closed median price was $234,500. The latest active median price per square foot was $155. The latest closed median price per square foot was $147. The July median sold-to-list price was 99.4%. The July median sold price changed by negative 2.72% month over month. The July median list price changed by positive 0.19% month over month. The comparisons cover different reporting periods and activity groups.

Asking and sold medians describe different points in the transaction process. A seller should not assume an active price will become a closing price. A buyer should not treat a closed median as a guaranteed offer target. Price per square foot can reveal a pattern but cannot replace feature matching. The sold-to-list measure adds context about negotiation without predicting each contract. Different reporting periods make precise conclusions about a single home unsafe. Comparisons are most helpful when they lead to property-specific questions.

Separate active, pending, and closed comparisons in your market notes. Match homes by size, condition, age, and property features. Ask what terms may have influenced each completed sale. Use closed properties to test expectations before negotiating. Review current competition when setting or evaluating an offer. Avoid calculating a target from broad medians alone. Bring the comparison set into a professional pricing or offer review.