A look at Lee County’s October 2025 Residential Report reveals the latest housing market trends shaping our local real estate. From home sales and inventory shifts to price changes, this month’s data offers a snapshot of where the market stands as we move deeper into fall.
Inventory is down in most areas.
Inventory saw a notable shift across Lee County over the past year. Countywide, listings dipped slightly from 614 in October 2024 to 600 in October 2025—a 2.3% decrease. Auburn experienced the largest drop, with inventory falling 20.3% year-over-year, while Opelika stood out from the trend, posting a 17.4% increase in available homes compared to last October.
The average sold price has increased.
Home prices across Lee County have continued to climb from October 2024 to October 2025. The county’s average sold price rose 13.2%, from $398,907 to $451,611, reflecting steady market appreciation.
Auburn saw a 10.8% increase, while Opelika led the way with a substantial 23.7% jump—an $80,272 rise in average sold price—highlighting strong growth in that area.
Homes are spending about the same time on the market.
Days on market have remained relatively steady across Lee County compared to last year. Across the county, homes averaged 60 days on the market in October 2025, up slightly from 57 days in 2024. Auburn saw a small decrease of 4.7%, while Opelika experienced a modest 7.1% rise, indicating that homes are still moving at a consistent pace.
Fewer properties are being sold.
Lee County’s October 2025 Residential Report shows a slowdown in overall home sales compared to last year. In Lee County, the number of sold properties fell 9.8%, from 184 in October 2024 to 166 in October 2025.
Auburn and Opelika followed the same trend, with sales down 17.2% and 15.3% respectively.
Auburn condos are moving.
Auburn’s condo market saw notable growth from October 2024 to October 2025. Listings increased by 22.2%, and sales surged 43.8%, showing stronger buyer activity.
However, condos spent more time on the market—up 114.3%. And in addition, the average sold price jumped an impressive 48.4% to $502,867, reflecting a rising demand.
Summary
Lee County’s October 2025 Residential Report highlights a market with rising home prices, shifting inventory and steady days on the market across the region. If you’re considering buying in Lee County, connect with Ryan Roberts for expert guidance and explore our blogs for more insights into the local real estate.
