What is the median home price in Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham?

The median home price in Southwest Birmingham is $235,500, down 28% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 71 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 96.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Southwest Birmingham?

On a $235,500 home in Southwest Birmingham, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $7,065. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $3,566 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Southwest Birmingham?

The median home in Southwest Birmingham spends 71 days on market. 28.57% of listings go pending within two weeks. 24 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Southwest Birmingham a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Southwest Birmingham had 24 homes sell recently at a median of $235,500. Sellers are getting 96.1% of their asking price. 8.33% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Alabama/Birmingham

Southwest Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Southwest Birmingham, Birmingham?

The median home in Southwest Birmingham sells for $235,500 with prices down 28% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $3,566.

Southwest Birmingham Real Estate Market Conditions

39out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

39/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Southwest Birmingham market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Alabama average is 5.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 27.538461539999997% year-over-year — vs. +3.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.9% below list. Alabama average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

8.33% of homes selling above list price — 38% below the Alabama average of 13.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

71 median days on market — 19 days faster than the Alabama average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28.57% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Alabama average is 24.6%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$235,500

-28%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$170

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.1%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

8.33%

Pending in 2 Weeks

28.57%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in Southwest Birmingham?

$0Estimated savings

That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

Your Southwest Birmingham home value

$235,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,065

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Southwest Birmingham

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$7,065	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$6,5942.8% avg	$4,710~2% avg	$4,710~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,533	$3,533	$3,533
Total cost	$17,192	$11,742	$9,242
You save	—	$3,566	$6,066

Based on the Southwest Birmingham median home price of $235,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Southwest Birmingham

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $7,065 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Southwest Birmingham market data so you list at the right price.

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AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

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Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Southwest Birmingham buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

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