If you’re wondering how the Baldwin County real estate market is moving this year, the latest numbers from June through September 2025 paint an interesting picture. From quick-selling homes in Daphne to the high inventory in Gulf Shores, each city has its own story. Whether you’re buying or selling, these market insights can help you make a smarter move.

Here are a few graphs that tell the story and we’ve included easy takeaways below for each city.

Fairhope, AL — Balanced, with a late-summer price cool-off

  • Days on Market: 60–70 (steady).

  • Closed Listings: 85–90 per month.

  • Active Listings: ~500, trending slightly down.

  • Average Selling Price (ASP): $600k in June → peak ~$670k in July → ~$650k in Aug → ~$590k in Sept.

📌 Takeaway: Fairhope’s market is stable but cooled slightly after a July high. With shrinking supply and steady closings, sellers may still have some leverage.

Daphne, AL — Fastest market; prices flat to softer by fall

  • Days on Market: ~50 or less (fastest in county).

  • Closed Listings: ~85–90 per month.

  • Active Listings: ~400, sliding lower.

  • ASP: Mid-$300s in June → ~$400k in July/Aug → back to mid-$300s in Sept.

📌 Takeaway: Daphne is Baldwin County’s most competitive market. Homes move fairly quickly compared to other Baldwin County cities, but buyers are price-sensitive. Correct pricing = quick contracts.

Foley, AL — Volume leader; prices dip then rebound

  • Days on Market: ~75–85.

  • Closed Listings: September leader with 104.

  • Active Listings: ~575, trending upward.

  • ASP: High-$300s in June → dip mid-summer → rebound to high-$300s in Sept.

📌 Takeaway: Foley is growing steadily. Some buyer demand is helping to absorb more listings, making it attractive to both buyers and sellers.

Spanish Fort, AL — Stable with a July price bump

  • Days on Market: ~65–75.

  • Closed Listings: 70–90 per month.

  • Active Listings: ~200, stable.

  • ASP: Upper-$300s in June → peak ~$450k in July → back to upper-$300s in Aug/Sep.

📌 Takeaway: Spanish Fort had a brief summer bump but quickly returned to baseline. A predictable, balanced market.

Loxley, AL — Small, proportionally active; September spike

  • Days on Market: Doubled from June to July and is currently moderate (65-75).

  • Closed Listings: Just 9 in September (lowest raw count).

  • Active Listings: Under 100.

  • ASP: ~$280–300k Jun–Aug → sharp jump toward ~$400k in Sept (mix-driven).

📌 Takeaway: Loxley is tiny in raw numbers, but 5% of its homes were listed in Sept. Price spike likely reflects a few higher-end sales, not a lasting shift.

Gulf Shores, AL — Largest inventory; highest prices; cooling trend

  • Days on Market: Longest in county, ~111 in Sept.

  • Closed Listings: 120+ in July; ~90 in Sept.

  • Active Listings: ~1,100+ (largest supply).

  • ASP: ~$650k in June → ~$700k+ in Aug → back to ~$600k in Sept.

📌 Takeaway: Gulf Shores is oversupplied and cooling from an August price crest. Buyers hold leverage; sellers must compete on pricing and condition.

Baldwin County Real Estate: Key Takeaways

  • Fastest Market: Daphne — low DOM, tighter supply than other cities.

  • Sales Momentum: Foley — September leader in closings.

  • Highest Price & Supply: Gulf Shores — most expensive, slowest moving.

  • Balanced Performer: Fairhope — reliable demand, steady supply.

  • Small & Moderate: Loxley — low raw numbers, moderate movement.

🏡 What Buyers & Sellers Should Know

  • Sellers: Daphne and Fairhope offer speed and balance. Foley has strong buyer demand. Spanish Fort is steady. Gulf Shores sellers should prepare for longer listing times.

  • Buyers: Gulf Shores and Foley provide the most choice. In Daphne, be pre-approved and ready to move fast.

*Data for this article compiled from Baldwin Realtors on the following dates: 7/9/2025/9/2/2025 & 10/1/2025 as well as U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2023) for Baldwin County cities.