Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Prices And Fewer Listings
Resort sales declined while traditional home sales remained steady.
Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®.
In the Resort Area—defined by ZIP codes 36511, 36542, 36547, and 36561—the average residential sales price rose to $793,039, up from $712,103 in October 2025 (an increase of 11.4%, based on an independent calculation of the MLS data). Properties in the resort sector sold faster, with days on market dropping from 130 to 121 days. However, sales activity contracted: closed transactions fell from 168 to 142 properties, total dollar volume dropped from $119,633,361 to $112,611,539, and new listings decreased from 266 down to 237, representing a calculated year-over-year decline of 10.9%.
In the Traditional Residential market—covering all other MLS territory across Baldwin County and surrounding service areas—sales activity remained relatively steady. Closed transactions totaled 520 compared to 521 in October 2025, while total dollar volume increased slightly from $193,320,311 to $194,399,338. The average sales price edged up to $373,845 from $371,056, and average days on market lengthened from 72 to 81 days. New traditional listings dropped 15.1% year-over-year, from 782 down to 664.
Residential MLS Stats by Area – October 2026
Central Baldwin
- Residential Properties Sold: 210
- Average Sales Price: $338,335
- Average Days on Market: 88
- Average Sales Price Change from October 2025: Increased 3.98%
Coastal Condos
- Residential Properties Sold: 79
- Average Sales Price: $713,389
- Average Days on Market: 148
- Average Sales Price Change from October 2025: Increased 20.98%
Coastal Homes
- Residential Properties Sold: 96
- Average Sales Price: $926,547
- Average Days on Market: 122
- Average Sales Price Change from October 2025: Increased 11.70%
Eastern Shore
- Residential Properties Sold: 167
- Average Sales Price: $487,322
- Average Days on Market: 75
- Average Sales Price Change from October 2025: Increased 2.55%
North Baldwin
- Residential Properties Sold: 14
- Average Sales Price: $351,187
- Average Days on Market: 109
- Average Sales Price Change from October 2025: Increased 17.69%
According to report methodology guidelines, recent updates to MLS area definitions and the ongoing migration to a new MLS software platform may cause variations when comparing these figures to previously published historical reports, as data boundaries have transitioned to objective geographic lines and data collection and reporting processes continue to be refined within the new MLS system.
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