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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$175K

The median listing price in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212 is $175,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,000/mo

The median market rent in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212 is $1,000/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
317 days

The median days on market in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35212 is 317 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
6.86%

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.

STR vs LTR
$1,767/mo STR · $1,000/mo LTR

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

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
74
Active Listings
26
Sold Properties
48

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$175,000
Median Sold Price
$83,000
Median Price per Sqft
$134/sqft

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

Median Market Rent
$1,000

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.90%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
317
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
flat
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

5225 7th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds1 baths2,218 sqft
$650,000
May 1, 2026
$293/sqft/sqft
322 days on market
5405 9th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths1,590 sqft
$600,000
May 1, 2026
$377/sqft/sqft
266 days on market
5618 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths1,948 sqft
$567,500
May 1, 2026
$291/sqft/sqft
316 days on market
553 59th St S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,216 sqft
$293,750
May 1, 2026
$242/sqft/sqft
257 days on market
605 55th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,214 sqft
$290,000
May 1, 2026
$239/sqft/sqft
421 days on market
5605 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,204 sqft
$284,000
May 1, 2026
$236/sqft/sqft
294 days on market
6616 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,311 sqft
$105,000
May 1, 2026
$80/sqft/sqft
273 days on market
6936 66th St S, Birmingham, AL 35212
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds1 baths880 sqft
$94,000
May 1, 2026
$107/sqft/sqft
228 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$492/mo
35212 Avg Rent
35212 Cost to Own
Rent$1,000
Own$508

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.9% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

35212 Avg nightly rate
35212 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$149/night
Occupancy131 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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