Bessemer, Alabama Description

Bessemer is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is located in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Combined Statistical Area. The population was 27,456 at the 2010 Census. It is within the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL Combined Statistical Area.

Bessemer is located on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains and has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The city has a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1887 when it was established as a steel mill town by Henry F. DeBardeleben. The city was named after Sir Henry Bessemer, an English engineer who developed a process for mass producing steel.

Today, Bessemer is home to several large employers including UAB Medical West Hospital and Vulcan Materials Company. The city also boasts several attractions such as Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park and Alabama Splash Adventure Water Park. In addition to these attractions, Bessemer also offers plenty of shopping opportunities at its many retail stores and restaurants.

The city of Bessemer also offers plenty of recreational activities for residents and visitors alike including golf courses, parks, trails, fishing spots and more. With its convenient location near Birmingham and other major cities in Alabama, Bessemer provides easy access to all that the state has to offer while still maintaining its small town charm.

Bessemer, Alabama Real Estate Stats

Active Listings

151

Median List Price

$202,500

Median Days On Market

Median Price Sqft

122

Median Lot Size

11,108

Median Sqft

1,637

Median Year Built

1969

Top Neighborhoods In Bessemer, Alabama

Latest Homes for sale in Bessemer, Alabama

Address	Bed / Bath	Listing Price
1731 EXETER AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1170 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$120,000
521 1ST AVENUE N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1215 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$105,000
2326 20TH STREET N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 728 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$100,000
2301 11TH AVENUE N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1260 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$100,000
132 SHORELINE ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 948 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$209,900
5060 PLEASANT HILL ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 4193 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$550,000
5791 MOUNTAIN VIEW TRAIL BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1768 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$299,000
3031 LONE OAK ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1921 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$170,000
1305 22ND AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1025 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$130,000
2814 11th Avenue N Bessemer, AL Living Area: 928 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$31,800
1005 Barclay Drive Bessemer, AL Living Area: 2804 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$159,950
244 FAIRFAX AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1400 Sqft.	4 Beds, 1 Bath	$123,000
1005 BARCLAY DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2390 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$159,950
105 EASTERN VALLEY ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1288 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$79,500
3446 MISTY HOLLOW DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1858 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$285,000
123456 TAILWINDS DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1933 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$279,005
6256 BENT BROOK DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1796 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$319,500
160 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1684 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$99,000
5816 HIGHGROVE CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1750 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$289,900
2007 Dawson Avenue Bessemer, AL Living Area: 1118 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$29,660
3870 BARTON LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1474 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$285,500
7836 ROCK CREEK CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2518 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$360,000
5569 ROCKDALE ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1477 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$189,900
1600 14TH AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 864 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$57,000
1309 POTTER ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2653 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$269,900
814 SKYLINE CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1858 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$185,000
1325 GREEN ACRES TRAIL BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2225 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$285,000
5096 RILES DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1200 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$165,000
207 GRIFFIN AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 868 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$34,900
1224 26TH STREET N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2062 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$80,000
3961 HILLTOP ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2292 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$250,000
3756 SEASIDE SPARROW CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1649 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$274,900
5214 GAYLE LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1460 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$225,000
7894 SADDLEWOOD DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1685 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$387,000
4578 ROSSER FARMS PARKWAY BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1846 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$335,000
4796 LONGMEADOW DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1455 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$299,900
5134 WINDSOR PARC DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2385 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$329,000
5703 CEDAR CREEK PARK DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1824 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$314,900
2916 BROWNING ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1809 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$225,000
223 LAKELAND AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1156 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$179,100
7734 TIMBER LEAF LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1422 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$245,000
630 WILLOW BEND LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1136 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$179,900
2202 26TH AVENUE N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1560 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$154,999
5532 TIMBER LEAF TRAIL BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1343 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$249,900
6222 WILLOW TRACE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1497 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$289,900
1718 BRADFORD LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1368 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$269,900
6226 WILLOW TRACE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2511 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$344,900
1256 GLENRIDGE LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1526 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$230,000
6300 POCAHONTAS ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2781 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$795,000
107 BRANCH STREET BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1242 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$150,000
678 FLINT HILL ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1431 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$148,000
1307 3RD AVENUE NE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 960 Sqft.	4 Beds, 1 Bath	$88,900
4541 RIVERBIRCH CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1467 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$259,900
1514 12TH AVENUE N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1470 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$69,900
6710 HARPERS DAIRY LOOP BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2183 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$149,900
5799 RIDGELINE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 3233 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$419,900
1509 MINNESOTA AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2254 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$109,000
6234 WILLOW TRACE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2012 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$319,900
3522 HERITAGE CREST DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1497 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$262,400
2229 TIMBERLANE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2743 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$299,900
716 15TH STREET N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1624 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$160,000
1748 SHANNON ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2969 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$409,900
4678 BROOKSHIRE LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1639 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$276,000
1223 COZY CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1956 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$269,000
121 HOUSTON DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 816 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$50,500
5409 SHADY MAPLE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 3233 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$429,900
5703 AVENUE O BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1116 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$65,000
650 WILLOW BEND LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1078 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$159,000
2124 MORGAN ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1288 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$125,000
6761 NEWBRIDGE COVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1788 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$329,900
2013 18th Way N Bessemer, AL Living Area: 1041 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$25,000
4622 WOODFORD CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2349 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$305,000
103 HIGHLAND AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1315 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$120,000
1215 15TH STREET N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1309 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$115,000
156 JEWELL CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2500 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$449,900
4024 Nixon Road Bessemer, AL Living Area: 1843 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$425,000
2141 QUAIL DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 4650 Sqft.	6 Beds, 5 Baths	$649,900
715 4TH AVENUE N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1367 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$142,500
1622 FAIRFAX AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1104 Sqft.	2 Beds, 2 Baths	$122,500
1714 BRADFORD LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1337 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$210,000
4690 WOODFORD CIRCLE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1639 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$270,000
4196 PRINCE STREET BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1484 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$325,000
4180 PRINCE STREET BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 912 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$325,000
704 AVENUE I BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1232 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$112,000
5610 POST OAK TRAIL BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1797 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$329,900
1352 GOLDEN FOREST DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2658 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$254,600
1220 28TH STREET N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1200 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$75,000
4846 MOUNTAIN GAP DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1475 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$287,500
102 11TH STREET S BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1150 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$115,000
1341 DEWANNA LANE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1596 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$74,900
5517 PEARL DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1074 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$182,000
1301 PATTON ROAD BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2016 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$389,900
1400 GOLDEN DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1452 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$217,900
119 NEW AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1646 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$114,900
3206 4TH AVENUE N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1300 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$85,000
228 KYSER AVENUE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1189 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$54,900
1330 14TH AVENUE N BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1069 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$185,000
5000 PINE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2442 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$251,000
5803 RIDGELINE DRIVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 2256 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$364,900
6820 NEWBRIDGE COVE BESSEMER, AL Living Area: 1788 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$334,000