Birmingham-area home prices continue to rise, with Mountain Brook leading the way as the most expensive city in the metro.
Mountain Brook Leads the Market
Mountain Brook homes now average $983,958, marking a 4.9% increase in the past year and 42.1% over five years. The city’s high-end real estate market remains attractive to buyers seeking luxury and long-term value.
Other High-Priced Birmingham Metro Cities
Following Mountain Brook, other cities with the priciest homes include Indian Springs Village ($576,471), Vestavia Hills ($544,157), and Homewood ($537,157). Many of these areas have seen significant five-year growth, ranging from 28% to 35%.
Factors Driving Home Prices
Location, home size, age, and overall condition contribute to Birmingham-area property values. High mortgage rates, currently around 6.26% for a 30-year fixed loan, further impact affordability while highlighting the investment potential of luxury properties.
Full Breakdown
#30. Hayden, AL
– Typical home value: $241,390
– 1-year price change: +1.7%
– 5-year price change: +34.3%
#29. Vincent, AL
– Typical home value: $242,399
– 1-year price change: +2.0%
– 5-year price change: +28.0%
#28. Morris, AL
– Typical home value: $246,730
– 1-year price change: +2.4%
– 5-year price change: +34.1%
#27. Clay, AL
– Typical home value: $247,770
– 1-year price change: +0.5%
– 5-year price change: +31.2%
#26. Odenville, AL
– Typical home value: $248,135
– 1-year price change: +0.4%
– 5-year price change: +26.5%
#25. Calera, AL
– Typical home value: $252,407
– 1-year price change: +0.3%
– 5-year price change: +34.5%
#24. Moody, AL
– Typical home value: $253,742
– 1-year price change: -1.0%
– 5-year price change: +29.2%
#23. Mount Olive, AL
– Typical home value: $257,963
– 1-year price change: +2.4%
– 5-year price change: +33.5%
#22. Gardendale, AL
– Typical home value: $262,349
– 1-year price change: +1.3%
– 5-year price change: +33.2%
#21. Pell City, AL
– Typical home value: $269,582
– 1-year price change: +1.2%
– 5-year price change: +23.6%
#20. Harpersville, AL
– Typical home value: $269,649
– 1-year price change: +1.9%
– 5-year price change: +28.4%
#19. Irondale, AL
– Typical home value: $279,565
– 1-year price change: +0.5%
– 5-year price change: +32.8%
#18. Westover, AL
– Typical home value: $283,954
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +32.6%
#17. Columbiana, AL
– Typical home value: $294,419
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +26.2%
#16. Alabaster, AL
– Typical home value: $295,723
– 1-year price change: +1.1%
– 5-year price change: +33.2%
#15. Riverside, AL
– Typical home value: $296,630
– 1-year price change: -0.3%
– 5-year price change: +28.7%
#14. Kimberly, AL
– Typical home value: $298,901
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +32.4%
#13. Shelby, AL
– Typical home value: $307,625
– 1-year price change: -0.9%
– 5-year price change: +27.9%
#12. Pelham, AL
– Typical home value: $315,051
– 1-year price change: +1.6%
– 5-year price change: +32.9%
#11. Springville, AL
– Typical home value: $317,683
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +26.5%
#10. Wilsonville, AL
– Typical home value: $335,043
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +31.2%
#9. Helena, AL
– Typical home value: $352,649
– 1-year price change: +1.1%
– 5-year price change: +33.1%
#8. Chelsea, AL
– Typical home value: $379,204
– 1-year price change: +1.4%
– 5-year price change: +31.1%
#7. Trussville, AL
– Typical home value: $388,441
– 1-year price change: +2.1%
– 5-year price change: +32.6%
#6. Hoover, AL
– Typical home value: $426,276
– 1-year price change: +1.5%
– 5-year price change: +32.3%
#5. Lake Purdy, AL
– Typical home value: $488,477
– 1-year price change: +1.4%
– 5-year price change: +32.3%
#4. Homewood, AL
– Typical home value: $537,157
– 1-year price change: +4.1%
– 5-year price change: +28.4%
#3. Vestavia Hills, AL
– Typical home value: $544,157
– 1-year price change: +3.3%
– 5-year price change: +32.9%
#2. Indian Springs Village, AL
– Typical home value: $576,471
– 1-year price change: +3.0%
– 5-year price change: +35.5%
#1. Mountain Brook, AL
– Typical home value: $983,958
– 1-year price change: +4.9%
– 5-year price change: +42.1%
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