Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $100K
- Median rent
- $995/mo
- Days on market
- 223 days
- Gross rental yield
- 11.94%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,284/mo STR · $995/mo LTR
The median listing price in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35207 is $100,000 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35207 is $995/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35207 is 223 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $100,000 and a median rent of $995/month, the gross rental yield in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35207 is 11.94% as of June 2026.
In Birmingham, AL ZIP 35207, median Airbnb revenue is $1,284/month compared to median long-term rent of $995/month as of June 2026.
Birmingham, AL 35207 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35207
Report Date: June 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the 35207 area average approximately 6.5%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to the broader 2026 rate fluctuations.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- The primary market value indicator is the median sold price of $90,500, which points to modest transaction-level pricing and suggests recent closed sales are below asking expectations; this pricing gap, relative to the median listing price of $100,000, may indicate pricing friction between sellers and buyers in the current cycle.
- Liquidity appears muted based on a long median days on market of 223 days, which should be interpreted as slower sales velocity rather than absence of demand; this extended time-to-contract may mean sellers need more realistic pricing or longer marketing windows to complete transactions (slower sales velocity).
- Market-level momentum shows prices are trending up year-over-year while the market temperature is reported as neutral, a combination that supports stable appreciation without overheating; investors and owner-occupants should expect measured price growth and balanced negotiating conditions.
- Rental fundamentals are supportive: the median market rent is $995 and rent trends are up, which, together with moderate interest rate pressure and local 30-year fixed mortgage rates near 6.5%, implies ongoing demand for rental housing and potential upside for buy-and-hold strategies if acquisition pricing aligns with realized sold prices (rental demand strengthening).
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Sold at market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.6% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 6/1/2026
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