Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Shelby County, AL real estate market currently shows 1,564 active listings, with 552 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 77 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 54 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.7% year-over-year, from $402,000 to $399,125.
Population: 252,729 · Density: 273.9/mi² · Median household income: $93,995
Typical home value: $292,444 · Homeownership: 79.3%
Arbor Hill: 35236
Birmingham: 35242
Cahaba River Estates: 35244
Calera: 35040
Chelsea: 35043
Columbiana: 35051
Harpersville: 35078
Helena: 35080
Montevallo: 35115
Pelham: 35124
Saginaw: 35137
Shelby: 35143
Siluria: 35144
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.