$49,900
1916 Francis Ave SW
Birmingham, AL
3 bd1 ba770 sqft
House4,356 sqft lot
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Birmingham, AL Housing Market & Real Estate
Buyer's market-12.2% YoY
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Birmingham, AL is $174,000, down 12.2% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 96 days with 939 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.
$174,000median sale price
Is Birmingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Buyer's market7.6 months of supply96 avg. days on market
Birmingham, AL is currently a buyer's market, based on 7.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 96 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
123
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
96
Average pace
Active listings
939
7.6 months supply
Sale-to-list
95.6%
Below asking
Birmingham, AL market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $174,000 |
| Median list price | $157,400 |
| Year-over-year price change | -12.2% |
| Average days on market | 96 days |
| Active inventory | 939 listings |
| Months of supply | 7.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 95.6% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Birmingham housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $174,000. Prices have fallen 12.2% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 96 days on market, indicating 7.6 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 Birmingham
There are currently 939 homes listed for sale in Birmingham, Alabama. The median listing price is $157K. Featured listings range from $49,900 to $549,900.
$139,000
8226 5th Ave
Birmingham, AL
4 bd2 ba1,300 sqft
House9,583 sqft lot
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$139,900
2508 20th St
Birmingham, AL
3 bd2 ba1,795 sqft
House6,970 sqft lot
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$175,900
1209 Rose Lynn Ln
Birmingham, AL
3 bd1 ba1,080 sqft
House14,810 sqft lot
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$190,000
3809 12th Ct S Apt C4
Birmingham, AL
1 bd1 ba769 sqft
Condo
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$275,000
831 Hillcrest Rd
Birmingham, AL
3 bd2 ba3,962 sqft
House25,265 sqft lot
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$275,000
1120 Beacon Pkwy E Apt 307
Birmingham, AL
2 bd2 ba1,242 sqft
Condo
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$280,000
633 Chestnut St
Birmingham, AL
4 bd3 ba2,988 sqft
House14,810 sqft lot
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$379,999
609 54th St S
Birmingham, AL
3 bd3 ba2,445 sqft
House8,712 sqft lot
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$389,900
418 Sunbelt Dr
Birmingham, AL
3 bd2 ba1,869 sqft
Townhouse
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$479,000
612 Strathmore Rd
Birmingham, AL
3 bd2 ba1,895 sqft
House9,583 sqft lot
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$549,900
3020 Brookhill Dr
Birmingham, AL
4 bd3 ba3,300 sqft
House27,007 sqft lot
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Active listings
939
Homes on market
Median list price
$157K
Avg. days on market
96
Days until sale
New this week
254
Newly listed
Price drops:21.8%of listings
Sale-to-list:95.6%
Top public schools in Birmingham
50 schools tracked · 28,787 students
The largest public schools serving Birmingham, 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.
Oak Mountain High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,652 students
Oak Mountain Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 1,194 students
Huffman High SchoolMagnet
Grades 8-12 · 1,123 students
Parker High School
Grades 9-12 · 854 students
Chalkville Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 845 students
Glen Iris Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 786 students
Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet
Grades 9-12 · 764 students
Huffman Academy
Grades PK-5 · 764 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 Birmingham?
The median home sale price in Birmingham is $174,000, down 12.2% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Birmingham?
Homes typically spend 96 days on market before going under contract.
Is Birmingham a buyer's or seller's market?
With 7.6 months of supply, Birmingham is currently a buyer's market.
How many homes are for sale in Birmingham?
There are currently 939 homes listed for sale in Birmingham, AL.
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