Call or Text (240) SELL-123
County Overview

Jefferson County, AL

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Jefferson County, AL real estate market currently shows 3,480 active listings, with 1,141 pending sales. Homes are averaging 70 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 410 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 70 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0% year-over-year, from $230,000 to $229,900.

Whether you are buying or selling in Jefferson County, AL, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.

★ Page Sponsor
🏠
Sponsor This Market
Realtors & Brokers — reserve this page for Jefferson County, AL and connect with motivated buyers & sellers.
Contact SELL123.com →

Market Context

Market Context

Population: 675,364  ·  Density: 597.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,372

Typical home value: $225,200  ·  Homeownership: 65.7%

Included Areas

Birmingham: 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212

Bessemer: 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023

Adamsville: 35005

Adger: 35006

Alton: 35015

Brookside: 35036

Clay: 35048

Docena: 35060

Dolomite: 35061

Dora: 35062

Fairfield: 35064

Fultondale: 35068

Gardendale: 35071

Graysville: 35073

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
3,480
⇧ 13.4% vs 3,070 last year
Pending
1,141
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$229,900
vs $230,000 last year
Average Price
$304,540
⇩ 3.9% vs $317,064 last year
Days on Market
70
⇧ 2.9% vs 68 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$138
⇩ 0.7% vs $139/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,598 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.9%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.1%
⇩ 2.2% vs 0.2% last year
Price Increased
0%
⇩ 29%
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %