Is Birmingham, AL 35216 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Birmingham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Birmingham, AL 35216 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 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 122 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 31%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $409,823. Overall, Birmingham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Birmingham ranks #38 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 51 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.