Birmingham, AL 35211 Real Estate Market Report

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

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Executive Overview

The Birmingham market, specifically in the 35211 area, is currently characterized by a median sold price of $82,000, reflecting a stable yet cautious market environment. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a softening in home values. This decline, coupled with a median listing price of $105,000, suggests a notable pricing gap that may create challenges for sellers aiming to meet buyer expectations in the current economic climate.

Transaction activity appears moderate, with median days on market extending to 170 days, which points to slower sales velocity. The inventory conditions show elevated inventory levels, with excess supply relative to sales activity. This dynamic may indicate a shift toward a more balanced market, although the current median market rent of $1,376 suggests a renter-friendly environment, further complicating the landscape for potential homebuyers.

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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.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Birmingham AL around 6.01% are slightly lower than the 6.26% national average seen earlier in 2026, presenting a marginal cost opportunity for new financing.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. $82,000 is the median sold price, reflecting a decrease of 8% since 2022.

2. The median listing price stands at $105,000, indicating a significant pricing gap relative to sold prices.

3. With 170 days on market, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting potential pricing friction.

4. Current inventory levels are characterized by elevated supply relative to sales activity, indicating a shift toward a balanced market.

5. The median market rent of $1,376 suggests a strong rental market, which may influence buyer demand.

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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.