Jefferson County Housing Market Report May 2025•Jefferson County, Alabama

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Housing Prices in Jefferson County, AL

How much do homes in Jefferson County, AL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Jefferson County, AL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Jefferson County is a Seller's Market

Difference Since April 2025

Last month, Jefferson County has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Jefferson County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$307,562$157/SqFt
+$1,619
0.5%

Based on all homes sold in May 2025

Insight

Homes in Jefferson County have sold for 0.5% more than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Jefferson County was $307,562 in May 2025, up 0.5% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $157.

Median Sold Price By Counties

Median Sold Price By Counties
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange MoM
Blount County
+5.3%
Jefferson County
0.5%
Shelby County
-0.8%
Walker County
-8.0%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
1$207.5K$160K
-22.9%
2$204.9K$176.5K
-13.9%
3$259K$269.9K
+4.2%
4$420.4K$435.5K
+3.6%
5$600K$737.5K
+22.9%

Summary: Jefferson County housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -22.9%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -13.9%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +4.2%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +3.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +22.9%.

How does Jefferson County, AL compare with other places?

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Jefferson County, AL

Housing supply in Jefferson County, AL

How many homes are available in Jefferson County, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
3,938Last MonthMay 2025
3,6002 months agoApr 2025
+9.4 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Jefferson County real estate market had 3,938 homes for sale in May 2025, a 9.4 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
749Last MonthMay 2025
7602 months agoApr 2025
-1.4 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
18996
+7.9%
2418461
+10.3%
31,8652,042
+9.5%
4905993
+9.7%
5323346
+7.1%

Summary: Jefferson County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +7.9%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +10.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +9.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +9.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +7.1%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Jefferson County, AL cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price230 Homes

At Asking Price190 Homes

Under Asking Price329 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Jefferson County, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 749 homes were sold or pending in Jefferson County in May 2025, down by 1.4% month-over-month. Of the 749 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and and 31% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Jefferson County, AL

How long does it take to sell a home in Jefferson County, AL?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days490 Homes

30 – 90 Days162 Homes

Over 90 Days89 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Jefferson County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 749 homes were sold in Jefferson County; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
37 DaysLast MonthMay 2025
44 Days1 month agoApr 2025
-16.6 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: Homes in Jefferson County had an average listing age of 37 days in May 2025, down by 16.6% compared to the previous month.

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