Active Listings
315
⇩ 15.1% vs 371 last year
Inverness
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BIRMINGHAM, AL real estate market (35242) currently shows 315 active listings, with 117 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 56 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
The median listing price has risen 5% year-over-year, from $599,925 to $629,975.
Whether you are buying or selling in BIRMINGHAM, AL, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 56,466 · Density: 416.3/mi² · Median household income: $115,541
Typical home value: $433,408 · Homeownership: 73.5%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35242 | Birmingham, AL 35242 | 0.0 mi | 240 | $199,360,560 | $632,475 | $830,669 |
| 35223 | Birmingham, AL 35223 | 5.8 mi | 25 | $21,489,875 | $766,250 | $859,595 |
| 35213 | Birmingham, AL 35213 | 7.1 mi | 36 | $34,602,804 | $486,175 | $961,189 |
| 35147 | Sterrett, AL 35147 | 8.1 mi | 45 | $25,997,400 | $458,650 | $577,720 |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL 35209 | 8.6 mi | 79 | $44,072,678 | $345,912 | $557,882 |
| 35094 | Leeds, AL 35094 | 9.2 mi | 96 | $32,829,120 | $332,400 | $341,970 |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL 35205 | 9.3 mi | 100 | $32,074,400 | $248,950 | $320,744 |
| 35212 | Birmingham, AL 35212 | 9.8 mi | 71 | $14,938,755 | $202,450 | $210,405 |
| 35244 | Birmingham, AL 35244 | 10.3 mi | 349 | $216,376,510 | $611,750 | $619,990 |
| 35206 | Birmingham, AL 35206 | 10.4 mi | 109 | $14,939,649 | $121,875 | $137,061 |
| 35234 | Birmingham, AL 35234 | 11.1 mi | 34 | $6,185,620 | $189,975 | $181,930 |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL 35204 | 11.9 mi | 51 | $5,756,115 | $106,417 | $112,865 |
| 35207 | Birmingham, AL 35207 | 13.3 mi | 32 | $2,668,320 | $70,000 | $83,385 |
As of July 2026, there are 315 active listings in BIRMINGHAM, AL (zip code 35242), compared to 371 the prior year.
The median listing price in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 is $629,975 as of July 2026, a 5% increase from $599,925 the prior year.
Homes in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 spend an average of 50 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 50 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of July 2026, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 56 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
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