The Baldwin County real estate market saw a decline in sales last month, but sellers remain confident as new listings outpaced last year’s numbers. According to the Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS), January 2025 saw 15 fewer sales than the same month in 2024. However, 26 more properties were listed for sale than the previous year.

The Resort area, which includes Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and parts of Gulf Shores south of AL-180, had 103 properties sold in January, down 8.8% from 113 in January 2024. Despite fewer sales, new listings rose to 320, an increase of eight properties. The average sales price for resort properties climbed 9.1% to $801,691, while the average time on the market jumped from 68 days in 2024 to 98 days this year.

In Baldwin County’s Traditional Residential market, which covers areas outside the Resort region, 285 properties sold in January, compared to 290 the previous year. New listings increased by nearly 20 properties, reaching 559. The average sales price for homes in this category rose 11.8% compared to last year. The time properties stayed on the market also increased, rising from 60 days in January 2024 to 74 days in 2025.

Market Trends by Area

Central Baldwin saw 128 properties sold in January, with an average sales price of $324,174, a 3.4% increase from 2024. Homes in this area stayed on the market for an average of 78 days.

Coastal Condos had 55 sales last month, with an average price of $669,183, an 8.9% increase from last year. The average time on the market for condos was 85 days.

Coastal Homes, which include non-condo properties near the coast, saw 65 properties sold at an average price of $852,347. This marked a 19% price increase from 2024. The average time on the market extended to 107 days.

The Eastern Shore had 127 properties sold, with an average price of $503,521, up 14.7% from January 2024. Homes in this region typically stayed on the market for 69 days.

North Baldwin recorded the fewest sales, with 15 homes sold. However, the area experienced the highest percentage price increase, with the average home price rising 21.7% to $334,783. Homes in North Baldwin averaged 63 days on the market.

While sales numbers were down, rising home prices and increased new listings suggest continued confidence in Baldwin County’s real estate market.

Residential MLS Stats by Area:

Central Baldwin

• Residential Properties sold in January 2025: 128
• Average Sales Price: $324,174
• Average Days on Market: 78
• Average Sales Price Change from January 2024: Increased 3.4%

 
Coastal Condos

• Residential Properties sold in January 2025: 55
• Average Sales Price: $669,183
• Average Days on Market: 85
• Average Sales Price Change from January 2024: Increased 8.9%

Coastal Homes

• Residential Properties sold in January 2025: 65
• Average Sales Price: $852,347
• Average Days on Market: 107
• Average Sales Price Change from January 2024: Increased 19.0%

 
Eastern Shore

• Residential Properties sold in January 2025: 127
• Average Sales Price: $503,521
• Average Days on Market: 69
• Average Sales Price Change from January 2024: Increased 14.7%

North Baldwin

• Residential Properties sold in January 2025: 15
• Average Sales Price: $334,783
• Average Days on Market: 63
• Average Sales Price Change from January 2024: Increased 21.7%