Is Gulf Shores, AL 36542 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Gulf Shores is a buyer’s market. With about 7.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score10/ 100

More competitive than 4% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #233 of 249 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply7.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market101Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$317▼ −20.3% vs. last year

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Bay Minette 36507Seller’s market $160 /sq ftBon Secour 36511 — /sq ftDaphne 36526Seller’s market $177 /sq ftElberta 36530Balanced $208 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology