Is Birmingham, AL 35221 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Birmingham is a buyer’s market. With about 6.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Birmingham housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Birmingham, AL 35221 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (91 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $56,975. Overall, Birmingham is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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 6.9 months of supply in Birmingham, AL 35221 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 43 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 89.2% 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 $56,975 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $50 per square foot.
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