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 November 2023

At the same time last year, Gulf Shores was a Neutral 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

$474,083

$315/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$16,789(+3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Gulf Shores have sold for 3.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Gulf Shores was $474,083 in November 2024, up 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $315.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $334.5K$345K
+3.1%
2 $395K$393.7K
-0.3%
3 $441.6K$468.1K
+6.0%
4 $497.3K$551.6K
+10.9%
5+ $909.7K$999.9K
+9.9%

Summary: Gulf Shores housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Orange Beach
+3.8%
Gulf Shores
+3.7%
Foley
+2.9%

Housing Supply in Gulf Shores, AL

How many homes are available in Gulf Shores, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9601,019+6.1%

Summary: The Gulf Shores real estate market had 1,019 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.1% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 8684
-2.3%
2 319350
+9.7%
3 280312
+11.4%
4 185181
-2.2%
5+ 9092
+2.2%

Summary: The Gulf Shores housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
7950-36.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

39 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was 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. 86.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 50 homes were sold or pending in Gulf Shores in November 2024, down by 36.7% month-over-month. Of the 45 sold homes, 87% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 2% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Gulf Shores, AL

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
46 Days16 Days-65.8%

Summary: Homes in Gulf Shores had an average of 16 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 65.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was 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 November 2024, 50 homes were sold in Gulf Shores; 2% 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 19 Days Ago

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