Birmingham, AL 35211 Real Estate Market Report

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

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

Market Trends & Context

Key Findings

1. The primary market value signal is the median sold price of 82,000, which should be treated as the representative recent sale level for price-setting and underwriting decisions; given current conditions, sellers may need to price closer to recent sold levels to achieve timely transactions. median sold price as primary indicator
2. There is a notable spread between the median listing price of 114,000 and the median sold price of 82,000, which suggests pricing friction and divergent seller expectations versus recent transaction outcomes; underwriters and agents should emphasize comparable closed sales when counseling sellers. pricing friction
3. Liquidity appears muted: the median days on market of 310 signals slower sales velocity and prolonged marketing times, which may increase carrying costs and favor buyers who can move quickly or offer stronger terms. slower sales velocity
4. Market fundamentals show mixed but constructive signals: the price trend is up and rent trend is up, while market temperature is neutral and interest rate pressure is moderate—this combination suggests stable appreciation potential and strengthening rental demand, so investors should prioritize cashflow models that reflect rising rents and conservative financing assumptions. rent growth

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.