Active Listings
240
⇩ 21.1% vs 304 last year
Inverness
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BIRMINGHAM, AL real estate market (35242) currently shows 240 active listings, with 100 pending sales. Homes are averaging 42 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 64 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 42 days on market compared to 61 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 6.7% year-over-year, from $592,500 to $632,475.
Whether you are buying or selling in BIRMINGHAM, 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.
Population: 56,466 · Density: 416.3/mi² · Median household income: $115,541
Typical home value: $433,408 · Homeownership: 73.5%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35242 | Birmingham, AL 35242 | 0.0 mi | 222 | $184,777,926 | $627,000 | $832,333 |
| 35223 | Birmingham, AL 35223 | 5.8 mi | 18 | $16,098,606 | $699,000 | $894,367 |
| 35213 | Birmingham, AL 35213 | 7.1 mi | 26 | $21,416,876 | $474,900 | $823,726 |
| 35147 | Sterrett, AL 35147 | 8.1 mi | 42 | $24,653,874 | $464,900 | $586,997 |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL 35209 | 8.6 mi | 66 | $27,340,434 | $329,000 | $414,249 |
| 35094 | Leeds, AL 35094 | 9.2 mi | 88 | $30,702,848 | $339,900 | $348,896 |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL 35205 | 9.3 mi | 92 | $30,895,624 | $274,900 | $335,822 |
| 35212 | Birmingham, AL 35212 | 9.8 mi | 57 | $12,282,645 | $209,900 | $215,485 |
| 35244 | Birmingham, AL 35244 | 10.3 mi | 334 | $206,624,424 | $604,000 | $618,636 |
| 35206 | Birmingham, AL 35206 | 10.4 mi | 99 | $13,208,877 | $121,200 | $133,423 |
| 35234 | Birmingham, AL 35234 | 11.1 mi | 34 | $5,746,170 | $162,500 | $169,005 |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL 35204 | 11.9 mi | 45 | $5,192,595 | $100,000 | $115,391 |
| 35207 | Birmingham, AL 35207 | 13.3 mi | 33 | $2,871,231 | $65,000 | $87,007 |
As of February 2026, there are 240 active listings in BIRMINGHAM, AL (zip code 35242), compared to 304 the prior year.
The median listing price in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 is $632,475 as of February 2026, a 6.7% increase from $592,500 the prior year.
Homes in BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 spend an average of 42 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 61 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 64 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 42 days on market compared to 61 days last year.
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