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BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
334
⇧ 27.5% vs 262 last year
Pending
181
54% pending ratio
Median Price
$604,000
⇩ 1% vs $610,000 last year
Average Price
$618,636
⇩ 0.3% vs $620,568 last year
Days on Market
58
⇩ 31% vs 84 days last year

Market Context

Population: 36,783  ·  Density: 595.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $106,338

Typical home value: $356,056  ·  Homeownership: 69.8%

Market Analysis

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

The BIRMINGHAM, AL real estate market (35244) currently shows 334 active listings, with 181 pending sales. Homes are averaging 58 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 72 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 58 days on market compared to 84 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1% year-over-year, from $610,000 to $604,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 334 this year vs 262 last year
  • Days on market: 58 now vs 84 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $604,000 (-1% YoY)
  • Average: $618,636 (-0.3% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.7 miles — 1,254 listings ($581,024,634 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
35244Birmingham, AL 352440.0 mi334$206,624,424$604,000$618,636
35124Pelham, AL 351244.6 mi148$77,523,140$475,338$523,805
35211Birmingham, AL 352117.4 mi115$14,593,845$105,900$126,903
35209Birmingham, AL 352097.9 mi66$27,340,434$329,000$414,249
35243Birmingham, AL 352437.9 mi44$35,990,152$635,000$817,958
35080Helena, AL 350808.6 mi103$44,579,739$419,900$432,813
35114Alabaster, AL 351149.2 mi20$10,752,800$510,000$537,640
35205Birmingham, AL 352059.9 mi92$30,895,624$274,900$335,822
35043Chelsea, AL 3504310.1 mi124$76,021,920$407,675$613,080
35208Birmingham, AL 3520810.5 mi116$13,944,592$109,900$120,212
35233Birmingham, AL 3523311.0 mi36$18,623,988$515,000$517,333
35218Birmingham, AL 3521811.4 mi30$2,717,100$82,450$90,570
35213Birmingham, AL 3521311.7 mi26$21,416,876$474,900$823,726

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244?

As of January 2026, there are 334 active listings in BIRMINGHAM, AL (zip code 35244), compared to 262 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244?

The median listing price in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 is $604,000 as of January 2026, a 1% decrease from $610,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 spend an average of 58 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 84 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 72 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 58 days on market compared to 84 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 save an estimated $12,080 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $604,000. 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.