Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $175K
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Days on market
- 317 days
- Gross rental yield
- 6.86%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,767/mo STR · $1,000/mo LTR
The median listing price in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212 is $175,000 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212 is $1,000/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212 is 317 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $175,000 and a median rent of $1,000/month, the gross rental yield in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212 is 6.86% as of June 2026.
In Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212, median Airbnb revenue is $1,767/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,000/month as of June 2026.
Birmingham, AL 35212 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35212
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
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
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, are averaging approximately 6.6% as of June 2026, reflecting a period of sustained market elevation compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- 83,000 median sold price is the primary indicator of realized market value in ZIP 35212 and reflects recent transaction activity; representative recent sale levels suggest modest, realized price appreciation aligned with reported price year-over-year trend of up.
- 175,000 median listing price sits notably above the median sold price, which may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and closed transactions rather than immediate buyer acceptance of asking prices.
- 317 median days on market points to slower sales velocity and prolonged time-to-contract in closed deals; this extended market exposure appears consistent with a neutral market temperature and may indicate more negotiation room for buyers.
- neutral market temperature alongside a price year-over-year trend of up and moderate interest rate pressure (current 30-year fixed mortgage rates ~6.6%) suggests a balanced market environment where steady demand supports prices but higher financing costs and flat rent trends may temper transaction acceleration; moderate interest rate pressure is a caution for marginal buyers.
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 above market average
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Sold below market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
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, 0.9% 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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