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Looking for a Madison County, AL distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Madison County, Alabama, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 433,516 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Madison County ranks #176 among U.S. counties by population. It is part of the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area, home to about 556,444 people.
Pricing: 25 free records for Madison County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Madison County, AL” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Madison County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 433,516 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +11.7% |
| Housing units | 178,607 |
| Vacant housing units | 13,576 (7.6%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 112,734 (68.3%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 52,297 (31.7%) |
| Median home value | $299,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,209/month |
| Median household income | $86,499 |
| Median year homes were built | 1992 |
| Median age of residents | 38.2 |
What the Numbers Mean for Madison County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 7.6% of Madison County's housing units (13,576 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Madison County was built in 1992, about 12 years newer than the U.S. median (1980). Newer stock tends to need fewer system replacements, so repair scopes on distressed homes here are more often cosmetic or deferred-maintenance work.
- Prices. The median home value of $299,200 is 10% below the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 3.5 times the county's median household income of $86,499. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. 68.3% of occupied homes in Madison County are owner-occupied versus 31.7% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Growth. Madison County grew 11.7% between 2020 and 2025. Growing counties keep buyer demand and rehab resale values supported, which helps investors exit deals.
How Investors and Contractors Use Madison County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Madison County before they reach the MLS. With about 112,734 owner-occupied and 52,297 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
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Madison County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Madison County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Madison County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Madison County, AL”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Madison County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 178,607 housing units in Madison County, of which 165,031 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.