Bessemer, AL Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Bessemer, AL is $220,000, up 29.4% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 120 days with 97 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.
$220,000median sale price
Is Bessemer a buyer's or seller's market?
Bessemer, AL is currently a buyer's market, based on 7.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 120 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
13
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
120
Average pace
Active listings
97
7.5 months supply
Sale-to-list
96.1%
Below asking
Bessemer, AL market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220,000 |
| Median list price | $189,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +29.4% |
| Average days on market | 120 days |
| Active inventory | 97 listings |
| Months of supply | 7.5 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.1% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Bessemer housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $220,000. Prices have risen 29.4% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 120 days on market, indicating 7.5 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Bessemer
There are currently 97 homes listed for sale in Bessemer, Alabama. The median listing price is $189K.
Active listings
97
Homes on market
Median list price
$189K
Avg. days on market
120
Days until sale
New this week
29
Newly listed
Top public schools in Bessemer
16 schools tracked · 6,068 students
The largest public schools serving Bessemer, AL by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Bessemer City High School
Grades 9-12 · 805 students
McCalla Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 765 students
Oak Grove High School
Grades 6-12 · 732 students
Bessemer City Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 648 students
Oak Grove Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 575 students
Jonesboro Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 509 students
Concord Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 405 students
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 350 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Bessemer?
The median home sale price in Bessemer is $220,000, up 29.4% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Bessemer?
Homes typically spend 120 days on market before going under contract.
Is Bessemer a buyer's or seller's market?
With 7.5 months of supply, Bessemer is currently a buyer's market.
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