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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$169K

The median listing price in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35234 is $169,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$899/mo

The median market rent in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35234 is $899/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
298 days

The median days on market in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35234 is 298 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
6.38%

At a median list price of $169,000 and a median rent of $899/month, the gross rental yield in Birmingham, AL ZIP 35234 is 6.38% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,553/mo STR · $899/mo LTR

In Birmingham, AL ZIP 35234, median Airbnb revenue is $1,553/month compared to median long-term rent of $899/month as of June 2026.

Birmingham, AL 35234 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 35234

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
35
Active Listings
21
Sold Properties
14

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$169,000
Median Sold Price
$88,500
Median Price per Sqft
$95/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
$899

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.05%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
298
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
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. median sold price $88,500 is the best indicator of recent transaction activity in ZIP 35234 and represents the most reliable signal of current market value given available data; use sold prices over listing prices when setting valuation or offer strategies.
  2. median listing price $169,000 sits substantially above the median sold price and may indicate a gap between seller expectations and completed transactions, which suggests cautious pricing adjustments or selective negotiation strategies for buyers and listing strategies for sellers.
  3. median days on market 298 points to slower sales velocity in the sample and appears to reflect extended time to close, so allow for longer lead times in transaction timelines and consider targeted marketing or pricing incentives to accelerate movement.
  4. median price per square foot 95 and median market rent $899 align with a market where both price and rent trends are up; however, elevated interest rate pressure and a neutral market temperature mean underwriting and affordability will remain key constraints for near-term transactions.

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

1528 36th Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Top Sale

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

3 beds1 baths1,454 sqft
$245,000
May 1, 2026
$169/sqft/sqft
173 days on market
1617 27th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,075 sqft
$245,000
May 1, 2026
$228/sqft/sqft
280 days on market
2820 Norwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35234
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,406 sqft
$245,000
May 1, 2026
$174/sqft/sqft
298 days on market
3100 Norwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35234
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds2 baths1,598 sqft
$155,000
May 1, 2026
$97/sqft/sqft
378 days on market
1617 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths946 sqft
$135,000
May 1, 2026
$143/sqft/sqft
387 days on market
1345 31st St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths2,242 sqft
$130,000
May 1, 2026
$58/sqft/sqft
353 days on market
1515 36th Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1 baths1,204 sqft
$95,000
May 1, 2026
$79/sqft/sqft
192 days on market
2718 20th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths912 sqft
$64,000
May 1, 2026
$70/sqft/sqft
159 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

$348/mo
35234 Avg Rent
35234 Cost to Own
Rent$899
Own$551

20% down, 6.50% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

35234 Avg nightly rate
35234 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$196/night
Occupancy100 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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