The story of this market
The typical home in Clanton, Alabama sells for about $305,000, or $157 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.93% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 86 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $857 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.9%
AL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Clanton, Alabama
Clanton's housing market shows a divergence between listing prices and recent sales, with a median sold price of $305,000. The market is characterized by steady demand for its role as a county seat, though inventory remains limited. Overall, the market is stable with moderate growth driven by its regional importance.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Clanton yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 13.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.11% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 18.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents, serving as a community hub for outdoor activities.
Clanton is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a small-town atmosphere with the convenience of being a county seat, offering relatively affordable housing compared to larger Alabama metros.
The city is served by the Chilton County School District, which provides public education for the area's K-12 students.
The city is primarily served by major highway corridors including I-65, which facilitates regional connectivity between Birmingham and Montgomery.
Clanton features local parks and community facilities, and is well-known for its proximity to regional agricultural attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities in Central Alabama.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and multi-family developments, with demand supported by the city's role as a county seat and regional employment center.
The local economy is anchored by government services, retail, and agriculture, benefiting from its position as the Chilton County seat.
Clanton serves as the county seat of Chilton County, functioning as a regional hub for government services and local commerce with steady population growth.
Parcels in Clanton are subject to Chilton County school and general fund millage rates, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
The area experiences significant annual precipitation, and property insurance postures are generally influenced by regional weather patterns common to Central Alabama.
Property insurance markets in the region are sensitive to severe weather risks, including wind and storm damage common to the Alabama interior.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. 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.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
applies when — Parcels abutting or requiring new or modified driveway ingress/egress onto a Chilton County-maintained road right-of-way.
Requires property owners or developers to apply for and obtain a driveway/culvert connection permit from the Chilton County Road Department before constructing driveway turnouts. Imposes standards for culvert pipe sizing, drainage ditch grading, construction material integrity, and clear sight-distance minimums to preserve public right-of-way drainage and roadway safety.
Chilton County Commission Road Department Policies; Ala. Code § 11-3-10.
Prohibits open burning of household garbage, construction and demolition debris, plastics, tires, and treated lumber under Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) air pollution control rules. Natural vegetative/land-clearing debris burns require compliance with Alabama Forestry Commission burn permit procedures and setback clearances; open burning is subject to suspension during state/county-issued drought emergency burn bans.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-3 (ADEM Air Quality Regulations); Ala. Code § 9-13-11.
applies when — Parcels located within a designated FEMA 100-year Special Flood Hazard Area (Zones A, AE) on the Chilton County Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
Requires floodplain development permits from the county or local floodplain administrator prior to any construction, grading, or substantial improvement. New residential structures and substantial improvements must elevate lowest finished floors to or above Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus local freeboard requirements. Parcels with federally backed mortgages are subject to mandatory NFIP flood insurance purchase requirements.
Chilton County Flood Damage Prevention Regulations; 44 C.F.R. Parts 59–60.
Properties are appraised at fair market value and assessed according to Alabama constitutional property classes. Residential owner-occupied property is Class III, assessed at a 10% ratio (commercial/utility property assessed at 20% or 30%). Total property tax = (Appraised Market Value × Assessment Ratio [10% for Class III]) × Total Millage Rate. The total composite millage combines the State rate (6.5 mills), County general/road/special funds (typically 12.5–16.0 mills county-wide), County school district taxes (minimum 10.0 mills), and any municipal millage if located within incorporated towns (e.g., Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Maplesville). Homestead exemptions (e.g., regular homestead, age 65+, or total disability under Ala. Code § 40-8-91) reduce or eliminate assessed value for eligible owner-occupants.
Ala. Code Tit. 40, Ch. 8; Administered annually by the Chilton County Tax Assessor and Tax Collector (or County Revenue Commissioner). Taxes become due on October 1 each year and delinquent after December 31.
≈ $30,500/yr on a $305,000 median
applies when — Parcels not connected to a public or community centralized sewer system requiring onsite sewage disposal.
Mandates soil evaluation/percolation testing, engineering design review, site inspection, and issuance of an Approval for Construction and Permit to Operate by the Chilton County Health Department / Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) prior to system installation or residential occupancy. Imposes mandatory setbacks from property lines, wells, potable water lines, and surface water bodies, as well as repair mandates upon failure.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-1 (Onsite Sewage Collection and Disposal Systems).
applies when — Division of any parcel of land located outside incorporated municipal planning jurisdictions into two or more lots or parcels.
Requires submission, review, and approval of preliminary and final subdivision plats by the Chilton County Commission and County Engineer prior to parcel division or recording with the Judge of Probate. Regulates mandatory public right-of-way dedication, minimum lot dimensions, road construction and surfacing standards, stormwater drainage conveyance, and utility easements.
Ala. Code § 11-24-1 et seq. (County Subdivision Regulations). Recorded through the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chilton County.
applies when — Residential parcels located within designated unincorporated fire protection coverage districts outside municipal full-service fire departments.
Pursuant to Alabama Constitutional Amendment 402 (Local Constitutional Amendment for Chilton County), special ad valorem property tax millage is levied on real property to finance equipment, training, and operational service of certified rural fire departments providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services.
Alabama Constitution, Local Amendments, Chilton County (Amendment 402, ratified 1982).
applies when — Residential parcels encumbered by a mortgage or deed of trust containing an express power-of-sale clause following default.
Lenders may execute a non-judicial foreclosure under power of sale without prior court authorization. Requires publication of notice of sale once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in Chilton County prior to auction at the Chilton County Courthouse steps. Alabama statutory law provides borrowers a one-year right of redemption from the sale date (shortened to 180 days for residential mortgages executed on or after January 1, 2016, if statutory notices are complied with), contingent on surrendering possession within 10 days of written demand.
Ala. Code § 35-10-1 et seq. and Ala. Code § 6-5-247 et seq.
applies when — Real property parcels with unpaid property taxes delinquent after December 31 of the tax year.
The Chilton County tax official initiates proceedings in the Probate Court of Chilton County to obtain a decree of sale. Properties or tax liens are advertised in local newspapers and sold at public auction (held annually, typically in April/May) to satisfy unpaid taxes, interest, fees, and penalties. Owners retain a statutory right to redeem the property through the Chilton County Probate Judge within three years from the date of the tax sale by paying all back taxes, fees, and statutory interest (Ala. Code § 40-10-120).
Ala. Code Tit. 40, Ch. 10; Chilton County delinquent tax administration.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.