2025 Residential Real Estate Market Recap

A look at Mobile and Baldwin counties

The real estate market continues to trend in a positive direction. Consumer confidence remains strong, and interest rates have remained under 6%. Overall, conditions have returned to a more typical pre-COVID environment where inventory and sales are more balanced.

Mobile County Market Overview

♦ 2024 Sales: 4,504 units sold
♦ 2025 Sales: 4,371 units sold
♦ Days on Market: 50-60 days
♦ Average Sales Price: $275,309
Source: Gulf Coast MLS
Mobile County remains the more affordable option compared to Baldwin County, with slower appreciation and a steadier, more balanced real estate market.

Baldwin County Market Overview

♦ 2024 Sales: 6,779 units sold
♦ 2025 Sales: 7,077 units sold
♦ Days on Market: 90-100 days
♦ Average Sales Price: $517,061
Source: Baldwin Realtors
Baldwin County continues to demonstrate its strength, nearly matching last year’s sales level by November. As one of Alabama’s fastest-growing counties, Baldwin County attracts thousands of new residents each year, contributing to a consistently active market.

Inventory and Buyer Leverage

Across both counties, there are more homes on the market and listings are staying active longer than in recent years. This rise in inventory gives buyers improved opportunities to find the right home and negotiate more favorable terms.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Residential real estate experts project another positive year for the market.
Expectations include:
♦ Interest Rates: Remaining in the 5-6% range
♦ Inventory: Gradual, continued increase
♦ Home Appreciation: Moderate

Sam Winter is the broker/owner of Sam Winter & Co.