Baldwin County Market Update:

Baldwin County Market Update:  

The Baldwin County, AL real estate market in the last quarter showed a mix of growth in sales activity, region-dependent price changes, and longer market times, reflecting a resilient but more balanced market environment.

Median and Average Prices

In Quarter 3, 2025, the median sales price was around $360,000, a 3% increase year-over-year.

Average sales prices for traditional residential properties hovered near $465,000 a 7% increase from Q3 2024, while resort/Island-area homes averaged $861,748, up 21% year-over-year.

Median sale price countywide was $354,990 in September, which was actually down 2.1% compared to last year and 3.5% lower than August, highlighting some price volatility depending on the segment analyzed.

Market Activity and Inventory

Home sales increased: Q3 residential sales were up 12% year-over-year, totaling 2234 closed transactions.

Closed sales in the Coastal Baldwin surged 38% over Q3 2024.

Overall, active inventory rose, with supply nearing 6.1 months—signaling a balanced market (6 months is considered equilibrium).

Properties stayed on the market significantly longer, averaging 94 days in Q3 2025 (14 days longer than 2024), with some segments such as resort and luxury homes averaging over 140 days.

Regional Differences

Resort and island properties (including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan) drove much of the price and sales increases, with double-digit gains in average price and strong transaction numbers.

Eastern Shore and South Central Baldwin areas saw solid price appreciation (up 15% and 4%, respectively).

Buyer/Seller Dynamics

Buyers have more time and more listings to choose from as homes sit longer on the market.

The rise in days on market, coupled with steady or increasing sales volumes, suggests a more cautious approach from buyers but sustained confidence in long-term value.

New home sales now represent almost 23% of transactions, with new construction median prices around $341,308 (up 1.2% from a year ago).

Key Takeaways

Baldwin County is experiencing solid demand and slight price increases in multiple segments, with some areas showing flat or declining prices.

Luxury and coastal markets show robust appreciation, while some inland regions are more stable or declining.

The market is approaching balance, giving both buyers and sellers leverage depending on property type and location.

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