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Steele, AL Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Steele is $217,307, 268th highest of 318 cities and towns in Alabama. Median rent is $739 a month.
- Typical home value
- $217,307
- 268th of 318 in AL
- Median rent
- $739/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +5.7%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 89.5%
- AL: 70.2%
Home sale prices in the Birmingham, AL area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026
$237,202-5.9% from a year earlier
Half of homes in the metro area sold for more and half for less. Zillow publishes sale prices for metro areas, not for single counties or cities.
Typical home value in Steele
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Steele |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $217,307 |
| Dec 2025 | $208,748 |
| Dec 2024 | $205,858 |
| Dec 2023 | $202,946 |
| Dec 2022 | $209,557 |
| Dec 2021 | $201,508 |
| Dec 2020 | $186,100 |
| Dec 2019 | $163,056 |
| Dec 2018 | $148,760 |
| Dec 2017 | $144,010 |
| Dec 2016 | $140,585 |
| Dec 2015 | $137,680 |
| Dec 2014 | $128,749 |
| Dec 2013 | $126,260 |
| Dec 2012 | $117,561 |
Over five years, Steele prices changed +9.2%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35987 | $181,600 | $721 | - | +59.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Steele, AL?
- The typical home value in Steele is $217,307 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Alabama median is $209,900.
- How much is rent in Steele?
- The median rent in Steele is $739 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,375.
- Are home prices going up in Steele?
- The typical home value in Steele changed +5.7% over one year and +9.2% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Steele compare with the rest of Alabama?
- Steele has the 268th highest median home value of 318 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Alabama.
- Which ZIP code in Steele has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 35987 has the highest median home value at $181,600.