Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County’s housing market stayed busy in September, showing steady demand across both traditional neighborhoods and resort communities. Prices continued to rise, and sales volume improved year over year. The resort sector stood out with sharp gains in both price and closings. Data came from the Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service.

The figures compare September 2025 with September 2024. In the resort area that includes Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and parts of Gulf Shores south of Canal Road or Highway 180, the average sales price climbed to $772,475. That was up 24.5 percent from $620,529 a year earlier. Days on market rose slightly to 115 from 109.

Resort-area activity also accelerated. New listings edged up from 278 to 287. Closings jumped to 163 properties from last year’s 97 sales. The result was a combined sales volume of $125.9 million, compared with $60.2 million in September 2024.

Traditional residential sales showed steady strength and faster market times. The average sales price for this segment moved from $406,547 in September 2024 to $409,082 in September 2025. Homes averaged 64 days on the market, improving from 70 days the prior year. New listings reached 595, with 444 properties sold.

That traditional activity translated into $180.6 million in total volume. A year ago, the segment posted $165.1 million. The gains point to solid buyer demand even as choices expand slightly. Sellers also benefited from quicker turnarounds.

Submarkets across the county told a varied story. The Eastern Shore led all areas with 210 homes sold and an average price of $460,436. Central Baldwin followed with 190 sales at an average of $359,345. Coastal homes averaged $812,883 with 105 sales.

Coastal condos also saw healthy pricing, averaging $615,492 across 87 sales. In North Baldwin, 26 homes sold with an average price of $297,462. The county’s mix of inland and shoreline housing continued to draw buyers. Trends suggest resilience despite longer marketing times in some coastal segments.

Taken together, September numbers show a market that is growing in volume while holding price gains. Resort communities powered much of the increase, helped by strong buyer interest in beach and island properties. Traditional neighborhoods remained stable and slightly faster to sell. Inventory rose modestly, giving shoppers more options.

Local agents say the data reflects steady migration and second-home demand. The spread between resort and traditional prices remained wide, but both saw progress. With days on market mixed, pricing strategy and presentation still matter. The closing totals indicate momentum heading into fall.

Industry watchers will look to see if the resort surge carries into the winter season. They will also watch whether new listings continue to rise. For now, Baldwin County enters the final quarter with a firmer sales base. The figures suggest a competitive market across multiple price points.