Is Orange Beach, AL 36561 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Orange Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Orange Beach, AL 36561 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 90 days and there were 6.4 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 291 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 2%, homes sold faster (99 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $737,181. Overall, Orange Beach is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Baldwin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Orange Beach ranks #239 of 249 AL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 8 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.