Gulf Shores, Ala. — (GSN) — Baldwin County’s housing market remained active through May, with steady buyer demand across multiple sectors. Data from Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service indicate continued activity in both resort and traditional markets. While some areas saw fewer listings, overall resort property closings showed strength.

In May 2026, the resort area posted clear gains compared with May 2025. The average residential sales price rose to $745,746, up from $702,436 a year earlier. Homes spent about the same amount of time on the market, with a slight increase from 113 to 114 days.

Sales activity in the resort market also increased. A total of 240 properties were sold in May 2026, up from 197 in the same month of 2025. Total sales volume reached $178,979,222, a notable increase from $138,380,064 last year. However, new listings fell from 367 to 342.

The traditional residential market also posted price growth, though other indicators were mixed. The average home price rose to $416,048, up from $401,866 in May 2025. Homes sold faster, with the average days on market falling from 66 to 57.

Despite faster sales, the number of closed transactions declined in the traditional market. There were 431 homes sold in May 2026, down from 463 the year before. Total sales volume reached $179,316,819, slightly below the $186,064,294 reported in May 2025. New listings also dipped from 612 to 575.

Local data shows variation across the county. Central Baldwin recorded 194 home sales, with an average price of $374,849, a sharp 19.53 percent increase from last year. Homes there averaged 56 days on the market.

In coastal condo markets, 132 properties sold for an average price of $686,201. These units stayed on the market longer, averaging 125 days, while prices rose 2.48% from May 2025.

Coastal homes recorded stronger gains, with 112 sales and an average price of $831,947. Prices rose 13.06%, and homes averaged 98 days on the market.

The Eastern Shore area reported 215 sales, with an average price of $467,600. Prices declined slightly by 2.16%, and homes spent about 59 days on the market.

North Baldwin saw the fewest transactions, with 22 homes sold. The average price was $276,564, reflecting a 13.84% decrease from last year. Homes there averaged 54 days on the market.

Overall, the May report shows a market that remains active, with rising prices in many areas despite fewer listings and mixed sales activity.