Local Real Estate Sales Rise In April Versus Last Year

News Staff • May 8, 2025

Rise occurred in resort area of Baldwin County

gulf shores real estate news

The southern area of Baldwin County is seeing more homes sold this year, thanks in part to lower prices. According to Baldwin REALTORS®, the number of properties sold rose in both Traditional Residential and Resort areas in April 2025. The data shows both year-over-year and month-over-month gains in sales. At the same time, average prices dropped across the board.



In the Traditional Residential area, the average sales price fell 0.8% from April 2024, landing at $407,956. Homes stayed on the market for an average of 70 days—16 days longer than a year ago. There were 82 more new listings added compared to April 2024. Total closed sales rose by 84 properties, bringing the total to 475.


The Resort area, which includes Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and parts of Gulf Shores, also saw price drops and longer market times. The average sales price decreased 6.0% from last year, coming in at $718,719. Properties stayed on the market for an average of 116 days, up from 84. New listings rose to 398, up from 343 a year ago. Closed sales were nearly flat with 168 this April, compared to 167 last year.


Gulf Shores Real Estate News

Central Baldwin

  • Residential Properties sold in April 2025: 221
  • Average Sales Price: $335,429
  • Average Days on Market: 71
  • Average Sales Price Change from April 2024: Increased 3.3%

 

Coastal Condos

  • Residential Properties sold in April 2025: 97
  • Average Sales Price: $640,392
  • Average Days on Market: 141
  • Average Sales Price Change from April 2024: Decreased 1.7%

 

Coastal Homes

  • Residential Properties sold in April 2025: 104
  • Average Sales Price: $743,631
  • Average Days on Market: 83
  • Average Sales Price Change from April 2024: Decreased 11.3%

 

Eastern Shore

  • Residential Properties sold in April 2025: 208
  • Average Sales Price: $476,970
  • Average Days on Market: 66
  • Average Sales Price Change from April 2024: Decreased 2.0%

 

North Baldwin

  • Residential Properties sold in April 2025: 27
  • Average Sales Price: $329,826
  • Average Days on Market: 116
  • Average Sales Price Change from April 2024: Increased 11.8%


  • gulf shores news

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
Add As GOOGLE News Source
  • news in gulf shores

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • port at zekes

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • saunders marine gulf shores

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • yabbas snack shack

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • freedom boat club orange beach

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • buzzcatz coffee

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

Recent Posts

Beech’s Campground and RV Park
By John Mullen June 29, 2026
In a special-called meeting, the Orange Beach City Council will consider hiring a real estate appraisal firm to assess a much-discussed 24-acre parcel near City Hall. Beech’s Campground and RV Park has occupied the parcel for years
John
By Erica Thomas June 29, 2026
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the convictions of a newly elected Baldwin County Commissioner for operating a business without a license. John "Tater" Harris was previously convicted in the Gulf Shores and Baldwin County Circuit Courts.
Gulf Shores 4th of July Events
By Jessica Taylor June 29, 2026
The arrival of July brings a wave of patriotic energy to the Alabama Gulf Coast, and this year’s Independence Day week promises to be an unforgettable celebration of America's 250th birthday. From the excitement of the Red, White, and Run 5K to the dazzling fireworks displays set to illuminate the night sky
Show More