Is Birmingham, AL 35203 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Birmingham is a buyer’s market. With about 7.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 1% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #247 of 249 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Birmingham housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Birmingham, AL 35203 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 109 days and there were 7.6 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 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (136 days then) and the median sale price fell 16% to $249,892. Overall, Birmingham is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 98% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Birmingham ranks #247 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 5 out of 100).
Nearby, Birmingham 35223 (51% sold over asking) and Birmingham 35222 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Birmingham real estate
Is Birmingham a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.6 months of supply in Birmingham, AL 35203 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 Birmingham?
The typical home went under contract in 109 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Birmingham sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Birmingham?
About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Birmingham?
The median sale price was $249,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $274 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology