The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36580 sells for about $238,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 63 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,058 a month.
ZIP 36580 — Summerdale
The Summerdale housing market is currently stable, with modest price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Sales activity remains consistent with historical norms, driven by steady demand for suburban living in Baldwin County. Market conditions are expected to remain steady as the area continues to attract new residents.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a small-town environment with relatively affordable housing compared to larger coastal markets.
Median prices moved up 1.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 63 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 22.5% — a mixed stability 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 4.2%/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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 36580, Baldwin 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.
The area is subject to wind and flood risks typical of the Alabama Gulf Coast region, necessitating careful consideration of property insurance coverage.
Summerdale is experiencing modest growth with recent residential construction indicating a robust local economy and an influx of new residents.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors connecting to employment hubs in the Mobile and Baldwin County areas.
The area offers access to local parks and community facilities, with proximity to the broader recreational amenities of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with typical rents ranging between $750 and $999 per month.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small-scale retail, agriculture, and services, with residents often commuting to larger employment centers in Baldwin County.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options available in this rural-suburban setting.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion to accommodate population growth.
Parcels are subject to Baldwin County school district taxes and local municipal service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to hurricane and wind-related hazards.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.