Local home value data · Birmingham, AL
What's my home worth in Birmingham, AL?
Birmingham remains one of the more affordable large cities in the Southeast, and recent sales show prices rising quickly from a low base even as homes sit a little longer before selling.
Is Birmingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's. Redfin rates Birmingham 45/100 (not very competitive), based on how quickly homes sell, how often they get multiple offers, and how close they sell to list price.
What this means if you're selling in Birmingham
A median sale price of $190,000, up 16.5% year-over-year, is a sharp jump, but it comes from a modest starting point and a market where homes average about 59 days on market, up from 53 last year. Redfin notes that some homes get multiple offers, so competition exists, but it is uneven. Sellers should expect buyers to compare options carefully, and buyers should not assume every listing will move quickly.
How Birmingham compares
Birmingham has the lowest median of the 8 markets shown, and sits 53% below the U.S. median.
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Is Birmingham a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Closer to balanced. The Redfin Compete Score is 45 out of 100, rated somewhat competitive, and homes take about 59 days to sell, six days longer than last year. Prices are up 16.5%, though, so buyers face higher costs even if they have more time to decide.
Are Birmingham home prices rising?
Yes, by a wide margin. The median sale price over the three months ending August 2026 was $190,000, up 16.5% from the same period last year. Because the base is low, a small number of higher-priced sales can move a citywide median noticeably.
How accurate is the Birmingham median for my neighborhood?
The $190,000 citywide median may be far from what homes near you actually sell for, since prices vary widely by neighborhood. For an estimate based on your own home and nearby recent sales, request a free home value report, which is reviewed by a local agent.
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Market data (median sale price, year-over-year change, days on market, and buyer competition) sourced from Redfin, trailing 3-month data as of August 2026. Figures are approximate, change frequently, and are not a substitute for a formal appraisal or a local agent's comparative market analysis. Read more about how home value estimates work.