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HELENA, AL 35080

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Shelby County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HELENA, AL real estate market (35080) currently shows 101 active listings, with 42 pending sales. Homes are averaging 41 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 41 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.1% year-over-year, from $427,400 to $422,575.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 19,561  ·  Density: 163.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $106,660

Typical home value: $256,737  ·  Homeownership: 91.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
101
⇩ 2.9% vs 104 last year
Pending
42
42% pending ratio
Median Price
$422,575
⇩ 1.1% vs $427,400 last year
Average Price
$441,380
⇩ 8.2% vs $480,877 last year
Days on Market
41
⇧ 10.8% vs 37 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$181
⇩ 4.2% vs $189/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,352 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 101 this year vs 104 last year
  • Days on market: 41 now vs 37 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $422,575 (-1.1% YoY)
  • Average: $441,380 (-8.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 16.6 miles — 1,256 listings ($563,912,595 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
35080Helena, AL 350800.0 mi106$47,864,936$429,500$451,556
35022Bessemer, AL 350225.8 mi157$54,060,595$313,700$344,335
35244Birmingham, AL 352448.6 mi349$216,376,510$611,750$619,990
35124Pelham, AL 351249.9 mi148$76,169,976$487,950$514,662
35020Bessemer, AL 3502010.6 mi95$10,343,790$99,900$108,882
35221Birmingham, AL 3522113.5 mi23$2,030,325$90,000$88,275
35228Birmingham, AL 3522813.9 mi75$7,316,475$85,000$97,553
35035Brierfield, AL 3503514.9 mi1$564,000$564,000$564,000
35064Fairfield, AL 3506415.2 mi35$3,502,940$88,725$100,084
35043Chelsea, AL 3504315.4 mi146$92,088,478$425,050$630,743
35209Birmingham, AL 3520915.8 mi79$44,072,678$345,912$557,882
35440Abernant, AL 3544016.3 mi1$357,900$357,900$357,900
35127Pleasant Grove, AL 3512716.6 mi41$9,163,992$222,450$223,512

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HELENA, AL 35080?

As of March 2026, there are 101 active listings in HELENA, AL (zip code 35080), compared to 104 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HELENA, AL 35080?

The median listing price in HELENA, AL 35080 is $422,575 as of March 2026, a 1.1% decrease from $427,400 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HELENA, AL?

Homes in HELENA, AL 35080 spend an average of 41 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 37 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HELENA, AL 35080?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, HELENA, AL 35080 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 41 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in HELENA, AL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HELENA, AL 35080 save an estimated $8,452 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $422,575. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.