Is Bessemer, AL 35023 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bessemer housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Bessemer, AL 35023 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 6.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 82 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold faster (66 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $208,410. Overall, Bessemer is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Bessemer ranks #82 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Birmingham 35234 (0% sold over asking) or Birmingham 35233 (0% sold over asking), while Birmingham 35223 (51% sold over asking) and Birmingham 35222 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.