Resort market leads gains while the traditional sector shows mixed results
Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — 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 pricing remained strong. The report also notes that recent MLS data updates may slightly affect comparisons with past figures.
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…