Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Shelby County, AL real estate market currently shows 1,300 active listings, with 541 pending sales. Homes are averaging 57 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 26 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 57 days on market compared to 65 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 7.7% year-over-year, from $400,321 to $431,181.
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Population: 252,729 · Density: 273.9/mi² · Median household income: $93,995
Typical home value: $292,444 · Homeownership: 79.3%
Birmingham: 35236, 35242, 35244
Calera: 35040
Chelsea: 35043
Columbiana: 35051
Harpersville: 35078
Helena: 35080
Montevallo: 35115
Pelham: 35124
Saginaw: 35137
Shelby: 35143
Siluria: 35144
Sterrett: 35147
Vandiver: 35176
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.