Birmingham, AL 35211 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 35211
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The Birmingham, AL housing market in the 35211 ZIP code is currently characterized by a median sold price of $74,900, reflecting a market that has decreased 8% since 2022. This decline in sold prices indicates a shift towards a more favorable environment for buyers, as sellers may be adjusting their expectations in response to changing market dynamics. The median listing price stands at $97,450, suggesting a notable gap between asking and selling prices, which may contribute to extended selling periods and pricing friction in the market.

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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.

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Market Metrics

Note: 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.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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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.

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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.

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Key Findings

1. The median days on market is 231, indicating a slower sales velocity and longer time frames for properties to sell.

2. With elevated inventory levels, the market is experiencing excess supply relative to sales activity, which may pressure prices further down.

3. The median market rent of $1,376 remains strong, suggesting continued demand for rental properties despite the challenges in the sales market.

4. The price year-over-year trend is down, aligning with the observed decrease in the median sold price, indicating a potential for continued price adjustments.

5. The market temperature is currently neutral, suggesting balanced conditions between buyers and sellers, though the elevated days on market may indicate caution among potential buyers.

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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.