Active Listings
299
⇩ 20.7% vs 377 last year
Inverness
Data as of June 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BIRMINGHAM, AL real estate market (35242) currently shows 299 active listings, with 111 pending sales. Homes are averaging 45 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 78 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 45 days on market compared to 43 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 1.3% year-over-year, from $626,925 to $634,877.
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 June 2026, there are 299 active listings in BIRMINGHAM, AL (zip code 35242), compared to 377 the prior year.
The median listing price in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 is $634,877 as of June 2026, a 1.3% increase from $626,925 the prior year.
Homes in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 spend an average of 45 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 43 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of June 2026, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 78 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 45 days on market compared to 43 days last year.
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