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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$350K

The median listing price in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is $349,900 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,190/mo

The median market rent in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is $1,190/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
311 days

The median days on market in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is 311 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
4.08%

At a median list price of $349,900 and a median rent of $1,190/month, the gross rental yield in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222 is 4.08% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,252/mo STR · $1,190/mo LTR

In Birmingham, AL ZIP 35222, median Airbnb revenue is $2,252/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,190/month as of June 2026.

Birmingham, AL 35222 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 35222

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
120
Active Listings
27
Sold Properties
93

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$349,900
Median Sold Price
$359,000
Median Price per Sqft
$248/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
$1,190

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.73%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
311
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator, $359,000 median sold price, signals recent transaction strength and suggests the neighborhood is supporting higher closed values versus asking levels in some cases; price momentum is positive given the price year-over-year trend is up.
  2. Despite a $349,900 median listing price, actual market value is better represented by the $359,000 median sold price, which indicates pricing friction where sellers may need to align expectations with recent closed transactions; market temperature appears neutral so negotiations may be present but not widespread.
  3. Liquidity appears muted based on the 311 median days on market, which points to slower sales velocity and longer listing lifecycles even as the $359,000 median sold price holds; balanced to somewhat competitive conditions may produce targeted opportunities for buyers in specific segments.
  4. Supply conditions in the analyzed sample show relatively constrained active supply relative to recent sales, while rent and price trends are both trending up (median market rent $1,190 and price year-over-year trend up); however, elevated interest rate pressure (elevated) could temper near-term demand and should be monitored when assessing hold-versus-sell timing.

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

5201 Mountain Ridge Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35222
Top Sale

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

4 beds4 baths2,421 sqft
$1,600,000
May 1, 2026
$661/sqft/sqft
374 days on market
4603 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds2 baths2,982 sqft
$1,500,000
May 1, 2026
$503/sqft/sqft
353 days on market
4319 Overlook Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

5 beds3 baths4,484 sqft
$1,075,000
May 1, 2026
$240/sqft/sqft
190 days on market
5401 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2 baths1,426 sqft
$405,000
May 1, 2026
$284/sqft/sqft
168 days on market
1121 53rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2 baths1,737 sqft
$405,000
May 1, 2026
$233/sqft/sqft
755 days on market
5449 10th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1 baths1,210 sqft
$403,500
May 1, 2026
$333/sqft/sqft
269 days on market
4257 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds- baths1,196 sqft
$157,200
Mar 1, 2026
$131/sqft/sqft
4910 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,088 sqft
$148,000
May 1, 2026
$136/sqft/sqft
352 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

-$947/mo
35222 Avg Rent
35222 Cost to Own
Rent$1,190
Own$2,137

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

35222 Avg nightly rate
35222 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$171/night
Occupancy127 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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