Did the summer start with a bang when it comes to our local real estate market? Let’s take a closer look at Lee County’s June 2025 Residential Report for insight into the evolving housing trends in our area.
The total number of listings increased in most areas.
Lee County saw a 10% increase in the total number of homes listed, rising from 598 in June 2024 to 658 in June 2025. This uptick suggests a more active market with more opportunities for buyers, indicating a growing interest in selling properties.
Opelika’s market saw a significant 25% increase in total homes listed year-over-year. In June 2024, 184 properties were listed compared to 230 in June 2025. Auburn, on the other hand, experienced a decrease in the total number of listings, dropping by 8.5% to 333 this June, from 364 in June of last year.
Auburn properties spent less time on the market.
Next, Lee County’s June 2025 Residential Report showed homes in Auburn sold more quickly, with the average days on market decreasing by 8.2% to 45 days, down from 49 days the previous year.
Moreover, there was a significant decrease in the average days on the market in Auburn from May to June. In May, properties spent an average of 68 days on the market. With the average of 45 days in June, that’s a 33.8% decrease.
Properties in Lee County and Opelika spent more time on the market.
Both Lee County and Opelika properties experienced an increase in the average days on the market year-over-year. More specifically, homes in Lee County spent 59 days on the market in June 2025 compared to 49 in June 2024, indicating a 20.4% increase.
For Opelika, the average doubled, reaching 88 days in June 2025 compared to 44 in June 2024. That’s a 100% increase in just a year!
Average sold prices year-over-year fluctuated.
Across Lee County, the average sold price for homes rose slightly by 0.6% to $456,669, up from $453,790. This modest increase suggests a stable market environment despite changes in other metrics.
To break down average sold prices further, Auburn decreased by 1.8% and Opelika decreased by 4.3%. In June 2025, Auburn’s average sold price was $502,611, a $8,953 difference from the $511,564 average in June 2024.
Opelika’s average sold price decreased by $16,514, going from $387,082 last June to $370,568 this June.
Auburn’s condo market showed interesting shifts.
One of the most notable changes was in Auburn’s condo market, where the average days on market skyrocketed by 380%, from 10 days in June 2024 to 48 days in June 2025.
Despite this prolonged selling period, the average sold price for condos jumped by 24.9% to $341,257 last month. That’s a $67,973 increase from the average sold price of $273,284 in June 2024, indicating demand for condos in Auburn remains high.
Summary
In summary, Lee County’s June 2025 Residential Report presents varying trends across different areas and properties. Together, the trends indicate a fairly balanced market where buyers and sellers are exploring options. Do you have questions about real estate in Lee County? Contact Ryan Roberts for assistance in navigating the local housing market. Keep reading our blogs for more.
