Is Gulf Shores, AL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Gulf Shores is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Gulf Shores was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Gulf Shores is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Gulf Shores, AL

How much do homes in Gulf Shores, AL cost?

Median Sold Price

$473,151

$310/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$17,469(+3.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Gulf Shores have sold for 3.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Gulf Shores was $473,151 in October 2024, up 3.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $310.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $330K$351.9K
+6.7%
2 $395K$399K
+1.0%
3 $445.5K$450K
+1.0%
4 $505K$550.8K
+9.1%
5+ $970K$962.5K
-0.8%

Summary: Gulf Shores housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Orange Beach
+5.9%
Gulf Shores
+3.8%
Foley
+1.6%

Housing Supply in Gulf Shores, AL

How many homes are available in Gulf Shores, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
9451,039+9.9%

Summary: The Gulf Shores real estate market had 1,039 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 8292
+12.2%
2 324351
+8.3%
3 277305
+10.1%
4 171198
+15.8%
5+ 9193
+2.2%

Summary: The Gulf Shores housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6477+20.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

59 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Gulf Shores, you may be able to get a good deal. 81.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 77 homes were sold or pending in Gulf Shores in October 2024, up by 20.3% month-over-month. Of the 72 sold homes, 82% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 3% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Gulf Shores, AL

How long does it take to sell a home in Gulf Shores, AL?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Gulf Shores are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 77 homes were sold in Gulf Shores; 5% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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