Is Birmingham, AL 35217 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Birmingham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Birmingham, AL 35217 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 8.8 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 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 46% to $66,971. Overall, Birmingham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Birmingham ranks #220 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 13 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.