The Baldwin County housing market — and national housing market for that matter — doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. Thinking about selling? Now’s the time!

The total amount of residential active inventory in May 2018 was 3,200. 723 properties were sold last month, a decrease of 11% from 811 properties sold in May 2017.

Properties are staying the market for less days from 2017: decreasing 37% from 139 days last year to 88 days in May 2018.

May total sales decreased 11% this year, $206,401,867, from $231,330,938 in May 2017.

The average sales prices of residential properties in Baldwin County this month are about the same as 2017. Last year, the average sales price was $285,479, and this year, $285,421.

 Residential MLS Stats by area:

Central Baldwin

Residential Properties sold in May 2018: 183

Average Sales Price: $199,099

Average Days on Market: 60

Average Sales Price Change from May 2017: increase 10.82%

Coastal Condos

Residential Properties sold in May 2018: 133

Average Sales Price: $367,264

Average Days on Market: 104

Average Sales Price Change from May 2017: increase 4.24%

Coastal Homes

Residential Properties sold in May 2018: 89

Average Sales Price: $392,454

Average Days on Market: 136

Average Sales Price Change from May 2017: decrease 4.55%

Eastern Shore

Residential Properties sold in May 2018: 218

Average Sales Price: $296,903

Average Days on Market: 88

Average Sales Price Change from May 2017: increase 1.9%

North Baldwin

Residential Properties sold in May 2018: 15

Average Sales Price: $152,833

Average Days on Market: 51

Average Sales Price Change from May 2017: decrease 5.11%

About BCAR

The Baldwin County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) is aprofessional trade association supporting the success and advancement of over 1,900 REALTORS® in the Baldwin County area.BCAR supports members through professional education, peer networking, and MLS services. We work for the protection of private property ownership and promote the work of our members in the local community. REALTORS® are held to a high standard of conduct by their peers and the National Association of REALTORS® code of ethics.

 CONTACT:

Allison Woodham

allison@baldwinrealtors.org

23280 County Road 65

Robertsdale, AL 36567

251-517-0167