The story of this market
The typical home in Foley, Alabama sells for about $340,558, or $183 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 79 days to sell, which is slow.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.9%
AL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Foley, Alabama
Foley is experiencing a period of robust growth, with home prices rising 3.6% year-over-year as the city's population continues to expand rapidly. The market remains competitive, supported by strong demand from both new residents and the tourism industry, though coastal hazard risks remain a key factor for property owners.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Foley yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 5.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.42% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 11.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional shopping destination that serves as a primary economic anchor and attracts significant visitor traffic to the city.
A large municipal nature preserve offering trails and outdoor recreation, enhancing the quality of life for residents and supporting local eco-tourism.
A premier athletic facility that hosts regional and national tournaments, driving significant hotel and retail demand in the city.
Foley is an attractive destination for families seeking new construction, retirees drawn to the coastal climate, and investors capitalizing on the city's strong tourism and population growth trends.
Foley is served by the Baldwin County Public Schools system, which operates dedicated elementary, middle, and high school campuses within the city limits.
The city is served by major highway corridors that facilitate regional travel, though it remains primarily an auto-dependent community with limited public transit infrastructure.
Foley offers a robust amenity base including the Foley Sports Tourism Complex, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches, supporting both local recreation and tourism-driven demand.
The rental market in Foley is characterized by high demand due to rapid population growth and a significant presence of short-term vacation rentals, which exerts upward pressure on rents and limits long-term vacancy.
Foley's economy is anchored by tourism, retail, and a growing residential construction sector, benefiting from its strategic location in the expanding Baldwin County market.
Foley is experiencing rapid population growth and economic expansion, driven by its role as a hub for tourism, retail, and residential development in Baldwin County.
The city is currently managing a high volume of new residential subdivision approvals to accommodate its rapid population influx.
Parcels in Foley are subject to Baldwin County property tax assessments and are served by the Baldwin County Public Schools system.
Foley is located in a coastal region of Alabama, making it susceptible to hurricane-force winds and storm surge, which significantly influences local property insurance premiums and building code requirements.
Property insurance in Foley is heavily influenced by coastal hazard exposure, leading to higher premiums and strict requirements for wind-mitigation features on residential structures.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and World Population Review.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
applies when — Applies to parcels located within areas under the jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Regulates land use, density, and development standards, including site plan requirements and overlay districts.
As amended May 20, 2025.
Governs the design, platting, and construction of public improvements for land development, including street standards, lot line requirements, and easement specifications.
As amended January 7, 2025.
Regulates the construction of driveway turnouts and access points to county roads to ensure safety and traffic flow.
Current policy as maintained by the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning department.
applies when — Applies to parcels located within designated flood-prone areas or territories.
Imposes specific land disturbance and construction requirements to manage stormwater and mitigate flood risks.
Adopted September 7, 2021.
Property is assessed at 10% of fair market value for Class III (residential) property. The total tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the combined millage rate (County + School + City + Special District). Homestead exemptions are available for primary residences to reduce the taxable assessed value.
Ongoing assessment regime per Alabama state law and Baldwin County Revenue Commission procedures.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.