Shelby County Housing Market Report January 2025Shelby County, Alabama

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Housing Prices in Shelby County, AL

How much do homes in Shelby County, AL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Shelby 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

Shelby County is a Neutral Market

Difference Since December 2024

Last month, Shelby County was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Shelby County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

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.
$330,500$162/SqFt
+$11,500
+3.6%

Based on all homes sold in January 2025

Insight

Homes in Shelby County have sold for 3.6% more than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Shelby County was $330,500 in January 2025, up 3.6% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $162.

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 YoY
Shelby County
+3.6%
Chilton County
+1.3%
Jefferson County
-10.4%
Talladega County
-19.5%

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.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change YoY
1$40K$150K
+275.0%
2$203.7K$190K
-6.7%
3$275K$292.4K
+6.3%
4$393.2K$383.2K
-2.5%
5$682.5K$771.4K
+13.0%

Summary: Shelby County housing price by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +275.0%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -6.7%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -2.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +13.0%.

Housing supply in Shelby County, AL

How many homes are available in Shelby 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
1,000Last MonthJan 2025
9492 months agoDec 2024
+5.4 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: The Shelby County real estate market had 1,000 homes for sale in Jan 2025, a 5.4 % increase compared to Dec 2024.

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
144Last MonthJan 2025
2082 months agoDec 2024
-30.8 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

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.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change MoM
177
0.0%
4369387
+4.9%
25363
+18.9%
3372375
+0.8%
5148168
+13.5%

Summary: Shelby County housing inventory by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +4.9%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +18.9%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +0.8%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +13.5%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Shelby 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 Price18 Homes

At Asking Price55 Homes

Under Asking Price71 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Shelby County, you may be able to get a good deal. 49.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 144 homes were sold or pending in Shelby County in January 2025, down by 30.8% month-over-month. Of the 144 sold homes, 49% were sold under asking, 38% were sold at asking, and and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Shelby County, AL

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days61 Homes

30 – 90 Days49 Homes

Over 90 Days32 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During January 2025, 144 homes were sold in Shelby County; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% 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
58 DaysLast MonthJan 2025
46 Days1 month agoDec 2024
+25.0 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: Homes in Shelby County had an average listing age of 58 days in Jan 2025, up by 25.0% compared to the previous month.

Newest Listings in Shelby County, AL

What homes are available in Shelby County, AL?

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