Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
Birmingham metro real estate market now experiencing ‘spring surge’
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The real estate market across the state got off to a sluggish start in 2026, but as market experts predicted, March experienced a significant rebound in the Birmingham metro.
Homes sales, new listings and median home prices increased across the board throughout the metro area last month.
The Birmingham metro real estate market in March
When both inventory and total sales are up, you are looking at a strong real estate market. The last few months in Birmingham we have seen sales and number of new listings decrease, but the market in March saw increases in nearly all sales metrics, and decreases in the number of days homes are staying on the market.
The bottom line? Homes are selling quickly and there are more of them out there to sell.
Here’s a snapshot of the Birmingham metro real estate market in March:
| City | Median Home Price March (% change from February) | New Listings in March (% change from February) | Homes Sold in March (% change from February | Average Days on the Market (% change from February) |
| Birmingham | $244,250 (-0.7%) | 491 (+39.5%) | 243 (+29.9%) | 99 (-6.6%) |
| Alabaster | $335,000 (+4.0%) | 58 (+52.6%) | 35 (+16.7%) | 81 (-13.8%) |
| Bessemer | $260,000 (+10.6%) | 95 (+37.7%) | 49 (+48.4%) | 99 (-7.5%) |
| Homewood | $530,000 (+7.7%) | 40 (+25%) | 25 (+13.6%) | 115 (+11.6%) |
| Hoover | $525,000 (+15.5%) | 215 (+45.3%) | 141 (+46.9%) | 63 (-19.3%) |
| Mountain Brook | $975,500 (+13.1%) | 49 (+63.3%) | 36 (+63.6%) | 43 (-27.1%) |
| Pelham | $321,000 (-12.1%) | 45 (+9.8%) | 43 (+87%) | 131 (+4.8%) |
| Trussville | $430,000 (-0.8%) | 84 (+18.3%) | 42 (+7.7%) | 111 (-4.3%) |
| Vestavia Hills | $671,000 (+18.8%) | 86 (+56.4%) | 49 (+8.9%) | 73 (-19.8%) |
Source: Greater Alabama MLS
The spring real estate boom is expected to continue into the next few months, according to experts.
“We are beginning to see more homeowners consider listing their properties this spring as they adjust to the ‘new normal’ of mortgage rates. Even a modest increase in listings can create more opportunities for buyers while still supporting healthy home values for sellers.
Richard Grimes, CEO, RealtySouth
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