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

The Gulf Shores housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Gulf Shores, AL 36542 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 101 days and there were 7.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 309 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (5% then), homes sold more slowly (90 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $500,284. Overall, Gulf Shores is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Baldwin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Gulf Shores ranks #233 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 10 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stockton 36579 (0% sold over asking) or Point Clear 36564 (0% sold over asking), while Stapleton 36578 (33% sold over asking) and Summerdale 36580 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.