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Market Intelligence · AL / Jefferson County

Bessemer, AL home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$170K1-yr changeUp0.7%

The typical home value in Bessemer, AL is $170K as of September 2026, up 0.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Bessemer ZIP code, the median list price is $180K and homes spend a median of 68 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Bessemer, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$170K
1-yr changeMedian across Bessemer ZIPs
+0.7%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Bessemer
3
County
Jefferson County

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12-month value trend

+0.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Bessemer over the last 12 months: $169K in Sep 2025 to $170K in Sep 2026 (+0.7%).

Sep 2025$169K

Sep 2026$170K

Median Zillow home value index across Bessemer's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Bessemer, AL is $169,911 as of September 2026, up 0.7% over the past year. That is a modest gain, so sellers should not expect rapid appreciation. There were 330 homes for sale in September 2026, with 96 new listings hitting the market that month. The median list price was $179,550, and homes sat for a median of 68 days before selling. About 19.7% of listings had a price cut, which suggests some sellers are starting too high and adjusting later. For a homeowner thinking about selling, the honest read is that Bessemer is a slow, steady market where realistic pricing matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Bessemer, AL?

Typical home value

$170K

Up0.7%YoY

Median list price

$180K

Days on market

68

Homes for sale

330

Price cuts

19.7%

New listings

96

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Bessemer's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Bessemer, AL home prices over time

Typical home values in Bessemer, AL are up 0.7% over the past year, from $169K in September 2025 to $170K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Bessemer, AL, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$169,911+0.7%
September 2025$168,709No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Bessemer ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Bessemer, AL a buyer's or seller's market?

Bessemer, AL leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 68 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bessemer ZIP code, and 96 new listings against 330 active listings across Bessemer, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Bessemer housing market forecast 2027

+1.0%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Bessemer ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Bessemer rose 0.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Bessemer?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Bessemer shows typical home values rising 1.0% by September 2027, after a 0.7% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Bessemer ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Bessemer?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Bessemer ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Bessemer, AL home prices.

How much is a home in Bessemer, AL worth?

The typical home value in Bessemer is $169,911 as of September 2026, up 0.7% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary.

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

Homes in Bessemer spent a median of 68 days on the market as of September 2026. Pricing carefully matters, since 19.7% of listings had a price cut.

How competitive is the Bessemer, AL housing market?

There were 330 homes for sale in September 2026, including 96 new listings, with a median list price of $179,550. That gives buyers a reasonable amount of choice, so sellers should price in line with the market.

Are home prices going up or down in Bessemer, AL?

Typical home values in Bessemer, AL are up 0.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Bessemer, AL a buyer's or seller's market?

Bessemer, AL leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 68 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bessemer ZIP code, and 96 new listings against 330 active listings across Bessemer, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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