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SHELBY, AL 35143

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

Market Analysis

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

The SHELBY, AL real estate market (35143) currently shows 13 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 125 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 125 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 75.9% year-over-year, from $400,000 to $703,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 3,122  ·  Density: 27.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $73,788

Typical home value: $188,981  ·  Homeownership: 84.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
13
⇩ 18.8% vs 16 last year
Pending
3
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$703,750
⇧ 75.9% vs $400,000 last year
Average Price
$705,780
⇧ 33.1% vs $530,068 last year
Days on Market
125
⇧ 131.5% vs 54 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$195
⇧ 15.4% vs $169/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,897 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 13 this year vs 16 last year
  • Days on market: 125 now vs 54 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $703,750 (+75.9% YoY)
  • Average: $705,780 (+33.1% 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 24.4 miles — 994 listings ($506,649,937 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
35143Shelby, AL 351430.0 mi11$6,647,124$617,000$604,284
35040Calera, AL 3504010.2 mi179$60,101,756$272,950$335,764
35046Clanton, AL 3504611.4 mi34$21,248,504$499,000$624,956
35085Jemison, AL 3508512.9 mi35$15,750,175$255,000$450,005
35043Chelsea, AL 3504316.5 mi146$92,088,478$425,050$630,743
35078Harpersville, AL 3507817.5 mi8$2,488,200$318,250$311,025
35150Sylacauga, AL 3515019.1 mi72$14,155,704$177,450$196,607
35115Montevallo, AL 3511519.9 mi78$32,572,098$332,669$417,591
35114Alabaster, AL 3511420.4 mi24$12,441,696$494,900$518,404
35147Sterrett, AL 3514722.4 mi45$25,997,400$458,650$577,720
36091Verbena, AL 3609123.5 mi12$6,218,292$389,000$518,191
35244Birmingham, AL 3524424.1 mi349$216,376,510$611,750$619,990
35035Brierfield, AL 3503524.4 mi1$564,000$564,000$564,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SHELBY, AL 35143?

As of September 2026, there are 13 active listings in SHELBY, AL (zip code 35143), compared to 16 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SHELBY, AL 35143?

The median listing price in SHELBY, AL 35143 is $703,750 as of September 2026, a 75.9% increase from $400,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SHELBY, AL 35143 spend an average of 125 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 54 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SHELBY, AL 35143?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SHELBY, AL 35143 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 125 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

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

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