Baldwin County's December 2025 Housing Report

Baldwin County’s housing market showed a mix of stability and shifting activity in December, as pricing held steady in traditional residential areas while resort properties spent more time on the market. According to the Baldwin REALTORS^® Multiple Listing Service (MLS), year-over-year activity reflected changing market conditions across the county as 2025 came to a close.

Resort Area Market Overview

(Includes Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and areas of Gulf Shores south of Canal Road/AL-180)

In December 2025, the Resort Area posted an average sales price of $823,465, up slightly from $800,958 in December 2024. However, homes spent considerably more time on the market, with average days on market increasing to 137, compared to 93 days a year ago.

Closed sales remained steady year over year, with 137 properties sold in December 2025, compared to 136 in December 2024. Total sales volume increased to $112.8 million, up from $108.9 million last December. New listings declined year over year, with 164 new listings in December 2025 compared to 202 in December 2024.

Land sales activity in the Resort Area showed moderate growth year over year. In December 2025, 12 land parcels sold with a total sales volume of $6,073,000, compared to 7 parcels totaling $3,381,500 in December 2024. The average land sales price increased to $506,083, up from $483,071 last year, while average days on market rose to 108 days, compared to 64 days in December 2024. New land listings declined from 25 to 15 year over year.

Traditional Residential Market Overview

In Baldwin County’s Traditional Residential market, the average sales price held relatively steady at $426,847 in December 2025, compared to $427,022 in December 2024. Average days on market remained unchanged at 73 days year over year.

Closed sales declined slightly, with 390 properties sold in December 2025, compared to 399 in December 2024. Total sales volume also decreased to $166.5 million, down from $170.4 million last year. New listings increased modestly, rising from 387 in December 2024 to 418 in December 2025.

Land sales in the Traditional Residential market reflected increased pricing alongside longer marketing times. In December 2025, 58 land parcels sold, generating $12,728,499 in total sales volume, compared to 60 parcels totaling $10,134,140 in December 2024. The average land sales price rose to $219,456, up from $168,902 last year, while average days on market increased to 194 days, compared to 130 days a year ago. New land listings declined from 145 in December 2024 to 104 in December 2025.

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Residential MLS Stats by Area:

Central Baldwin

·       Residential Properties sold in December 2025: 177

·       Average Sales Price: $333,453

·       Average Days on Market: 66

·       Average Sales Price Change from December 2024: Decreased 5.46%

Coastal Condos

·       Residential Properties sold in December 2025: 85

·       Average Sales Price: $754,367

·       Average Days on Market: 150 

·       Average Sales Price Change from December 2024: Increased 6.54%

Coastal Homes

·       Residential Properties sold in December 2025: 85

·       Average Sales Price: $801,151

·       Average Days on Market: 103

·       Average Sales Price Change from December 2024: Decreased 7.13%

Eastern Shore

·       Residential Properties sold in December 2024: 166

·       Average Sales Price: $514, 240

·       Average Days on Market: 84

·       Average Sales Price Change from December 2024: Increased 7.24%

North Baldwin

·       Residential Properties sold in December 2025: 18

·       Average Sales Price: $258,382

·       Average Days on Market: 41

·       Average Sales Price Change from December 2024: Decreased 20.37%