Is Alabaster, AL 35007 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Alabaster housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Alabaster, AL 35007 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 111 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold faster (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $314,364. Overall, Alabaster is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Shelby County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Alabaster ranks #26 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Vandiver 35176 (0% sold over asking) or Shelby 35143 (0% sold over asking), while Vincent 35178 (33% sold over asking) and Birmingham 35244 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.