Is Shelby, AL 35143 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Shelby is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Shelby housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Shelby, AL 35143 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 79 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 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold faster (108 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $449,805. Overall, Shelby is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Shelby County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Vincent 35178 (33% sold over asking) and Birmingham 35244 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Shelby real estate
Is Shelby a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Shelby, AL 35143 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Shelby?
The typical home went under contract in 79 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Shelby sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Shelby?
About 0.44% of a home’s value a year in Shelby County, or roughly $1,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Shelby?
The median sale price was $449,805 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $214 per square foot.
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