Birmingham, AL 35214 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 35214
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: COLD
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of April 2026, the housing market in Birmingham, AL (ZIP: 35214) is characterized by a median sold price of $140,000, reflecting a slight decline in market value. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a softening trend in property values. The median listing price stands at $115,000, suggesting a notable pricing gap that may reflect seller expectations versus current market realities.

Market activity is currently experiencing a slower pace, with median days on market reaching 251 days. This extended duration indicates a cold market temperature, compounded by elevated inventory levels that suggest excess supply relative to sales activity. Despite these challenges, the local economy remains positive, and affordability continues to support housing activity, albeit within a context of elevated interest rate pressure.

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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 Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $140,000 indicates a decreasing trend in property values, having decreased 8% since 2022.

2. With a median listing price of $115,000, there is a significant pricing gap that may create pricing friction in the market.

3. The median days on market of 251 days reflects a slower sales velocity and suggests challenges in closing transactions.

4. The median market rent of $1,376 is also down, indicating a potential oversupply in the rental sector.

5. Overall, the market is experiencing elevated interest rate pressure, contributing to a cold market temperature.

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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.