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Bear Creek 35543

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$26K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$120K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2022 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties 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
20172022
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20172022
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
20172022
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
20172022
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20172022
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
20172018202020232025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.398
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$120K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,326 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1980
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.73%

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.76%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.72%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.8%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.21%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.4 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,173
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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 Bear Creek 35543 compares

By median home value, Bear Creek 35543 is the 4th most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Marion County, and its typical home is worth more than 42% of all homes in Marion County.

Home values in Bear Creek 35543

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$38K$413K
ZIP codes in Marion County ranked by median home value
#Marion CountyMedian valueHomes
1Hamilton 35570$152K4,005
2Winfield 35594$148K3,130
3Detroit 35552$137K455
4Bear Creek 35543$120K398
5Guin 35563$118K1,601
6Hackleburg 35564$106K886
7Brilliant 35548$99K668

About the Bear Creek 35543 market

What is the median home price in Bear Creek 35543, AL?

The median sale price in Bear Creek 35543, AL is $26,000 (data through January 2022), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Bear Creek 35543, AL each year?

1 homes sold in Bear Creek 35543, AL over the last 12 months (data through January 2022). 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 Bear Creek 35543, AL?

Bear Creek 35543, AL contains 398 residential properties, with a median of 1,326 square feet, built around 1980. The median TopHap Estimate is $120K.

How does Bear Creek 35543, AL compare to the rest of Marion County?

By median home value, Bear Creek 35543, AL is the 4th most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Marion County. Its typical home is worth more than 42% of all homes in Marion County. Detroit 35552 ranks just above it and Guin 35563 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Bear Creek 35543, AL?

72% of homes in Bear Creek 35543, AL are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Bear Creek 35543, AL hold?

76% of mortgaged homes in Bear Creek 35543, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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