📊 Baldwin County Housing Market Report – February 2026

Baldwin County’s housing market continued to show strong activity in February 2026, particularly in the resort segment. Year-over-year data shows increased sales volume and rising prices in several coastal areas, while the traditional residential market remained steady with moderate pricing adjustments.

According to data from the Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS), both resort and traditional markets experienced shifts in pricing, sales activity, and inventory levels compared to February 2025.

🏖 Resort Area Market Overview

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

The Baldwin County resort market saw significant growth in February 2026.

💰 The average residential sales price rose to $925,360, up from $740,463 in February 2025.

⏳ Homes spent roughly the same amount of time on the market, averaging 131 days compared to 133 days last year.

📈 Sales activity also increased:

• 122 properties sold in February 2026

• 96 properties sold in February 2025

💵 Total residential sales volume climbed to $112,893,968, compared to $71,084,499 the previous year.

📋 Inventory declined slightly, with 330 new listings in February 2026, compared to 347 listings during the same month in 2025.

🌴 Resort Land Market

Land sales also strengthened across the resort market.

📍 Land Parcels Sold: 11 (up from 8 in 2025)
💰 Total Sales Volume: $3,085,500 (up from $1,871,000)
📊 Average Land Price: $280,500 (up from $233,875)
⏱ Average Days on Market: 146 (up from 88 days)

📉 New land listings declined from 25 listings in February 2025 to 16 listings in February 2026.

🏡 Traditional Residential Market Overview

The traditional residential market across Baldwin County remained stable with moderate changes in pricing and increased sales activity.

💰 The average residential sales price was $402,937 in February 2026, slightly lower than $406,904 in February 2025.

⏱ Homes sold faster, with the average days on market dropping to 69 days, compared to 74 days last year.

📈 Sales activity increased:

• 355 properties sold in February 2026

• 323 properties sold in February 2025

💵 Total residential sales volume reached $143,042,831, up from $131,430,114 in 2025.

📋 Inventory expanded slightly with 614 new listings added in February 2026, compared to 567 new listings last year.

🌱 Traditional Land Market

Land sales showed higher pricing but slightly fewer transactions.

📍 Land Parcels Sold: 58 (down from 69 in 2025)
💰 Total Sales Volume: $15,183,950 (up from $14,231,933)
📊 Average Sales Price: $261,792 (up from $206,259)
⏱ Average Days on Market: 139 (down from 152 days)

📉 New land listings declined from 164 listings in February 2025 to 132 listings in February 2026.

📍 Residential MLS Statistics by Area

Central Baldwin

🏡 Properties Sold: 162
💰 Average Sales Price: $316,779
⏱ Average Days on Market: 66
📉 Price Change: ↓ 2.17%

Coastal Condominiums

🏢 Properties Sold: 72
💰 Average Sales Price: $793,468
⏱ Average Days on Market: 128
📈 Price Change: ↑ 13.10%

Coastal Homes

🏠 Properties Sold: 78
💰 Average Sales Price: $860,324
⏱ Average Days on Market: 109
📈 Price Change: ↑ 21.35%

Eastern Shore

🌅 Properties Sold: 151
💰 Average Sales Price: $501,539
⏱ Average Days on Market: 67
📈 Price Change: ↑ 3.14%

North Baldwin

🌾 Properties Sold: 22
💰 Average Sales Price: $308,961
⏱ Average Days on Market: 67
📈 Price Change: ↑ 16.08%

💡 What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

February’s data highlights continued strength in Baldwin County’s coastal real estate market, particularly in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Fort Morgan, where demand pushed prices significantly higher.

Meanwhile, the traditional residential market remains balanced, with steady sales activity, stable pricing, and faster marketing times.

📊 As inventory levels fluctuate and pricing varies by submarket, buyers and sellers should carefully evaluate local market trends and neighborhood-specific data when making real estate decisions.

📚 Source

Market statistics provided by the Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) – February 2026 Housing Report.