Eastern Shore Real Estate: Mid Year 2025 Trends
Buyers are still in the game, but they’re picky…and smart pricing matters more than ever. Here’s what we’re seeing from recent single-family home data:
- 🟩 Active Listings: 684 homes, averaging 87 days on market.
- 🔵 Closed Sales: 1,116 homes, moving in 67 days on average.
- 🟡 Pending Sales: 237 homes under contract, averaging just 50 days.
This tells us homes are still selling – but not all at the same pace.
🧭 Hot Areas: Where Buyers Are Still Moving Fast
🔥 Scenic 98 / Montrose (Fairhope Scenic Route)
This stretch is holding strong with solid pending activity. The charm and bay views never go out of style.
🔥 Fruit & Nut District
Historic homes near downtown and the bay are still in demand, especially when updated. Walkability and character continue to attract buyers.
🔥 Rock Creek to County Rd 34 (between Greeno Rd & Hwy 181)
Newer construction and family-friendly subdivisions are seeing lots of action. If it’s priced right, it’s getting scooped up fast.
🔥 Daphne west of Hwy 181 to Olde Towne Daphne
Affordability, schools, and access to the bay are keeping this area on buyers’ radar.
🔥 Spanish Fort
New construction neighborhoods are booming, and buyers are responding to newer builds with modern features.
🐢 Slower Movers: Areas Taking a Bit Longer to Sell
❄️ Old Fairhope
Higher prices and tighter inventory mean homes here are sitting a little longer…especially those needing updates.
❄️ East of Hwy 181 toward Loxley
This area has a good number of listings, but fewer pending contracts. Buyers may be more cautious about location or pricing here.
🧠 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers
- We’re trending toward a balanced market (about 4 months of inventory).
- Homes under $500K are moving fastest, especially if updated and move-in ready.
- Days on market are creeping up for overpriced listings or homes with deferred maintenance.
- If you’re selling, this is the moment to price strategically and market smart.
🏁 Final Thoughts
This market isn’t what we saw in 2021, but it’s not sleepy either. The most attractive listings are still flying off the shelf. The rest? Sitting longer and collecting dust.
👉 Want to know how your specific neighborhood fits into this data? Just #AskJudd.
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