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BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Jefferson County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 35209

Five Points South · Glen Iris · Southside

Market Analysis

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

The BIRMINGHAM, AL real estate market (35209) currently shows 82 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 59 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 31 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.8% year-over-year, from $399,900 to $368,700.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 29,884  ·  Density: 1,202.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $74,742

Typical home value: $434,799  ·  Homeownership: 51.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
82
⇧ 7.9% vs 76 last year
Pending
20
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$368,700
⇩ 7.8% vs $399,900 last year
Average Price
$510,749
⇩ 0.8% vs $514,802 last year
Days on Market
59
⇧ 90.3% vs 31 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$225
⇩ 20.2% vs $282/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,469 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 82 this year vs 76 last year
  • Days on market: 59 now vs 31 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $368,700 (-7.8% YoY)
  • Average: $510,749 (-0.8% 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 8.9 miles — 1,009 listings ($421,577,838 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
35209Birmingham, AL 352090.0 mi79$44,072,678$345,912$557,882
35233Birmingham, AL 352333.1 mi36$18,886,356$515,000$524,621
35211Birmingham, AL 352113.5 mi125$17,193,375$109,900$137,547
35204Birmingham, AL 352044.3 mi51$5,756,115$106,417$112,865
35208Birmingham, AL 352084.5 mi113$13,371,968$106,753$118,336
35222Birmingham, AL 352224.7 mi42$18,189,360$378,750$433,080
35226Birmingham, AL 352265.0 mi146$77,124,646$458,200$528,251
35234Birmingham, AL 352345.2 mi34$6,185,620$189,975$181,930
35064Fairfield, AL 350646.3 mi35$3,502,940$88,725$100,084
35212Birmingham, AL 352126.6 mi71$14,938,755$202,450$210,405
35061Dolomite, AL 350617.9 mi8$869,736$84,700$108,717
35242Birmingham, AL 352428.6 mi240$199,360,560$632,475$830,669
35224Birmingham, AL 352248.9 mi29$2,125,729$72,500$73,301

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209?

As of September 2026, there are 82 active listings in BIRMINGHAM, AL (zip code 35209), compared to 76 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209?

The median listing price in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209 is $368,700 as of September 2026, a 7.8% decrease from $399,900 the prior year.

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

Homes in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209 spend an average of 59 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 31 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 31 days last year.

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