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Gulf Shores, AL Homes for Sale

Gulf Shores, AL is one of the most active coastal real estate markets on the Gulf Coast, with homes for sale ranging from the mid-$300,000s to well over $1.5 million depending on proximity to the water. Buyers will find a wide mix of primary residences, second homes, and investment properties across the area. Pointe South brings deep local knowledge to every transaction, helping buyers navigate this competitive and nuanced market with confidence.

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Home Styles and Price Ranges

Single-family beach cottages and raised Gulf-front homes dominate the Gulf Shores inventory closest to the shoreline, with direct beachfront properties typically listing between $900,000 and $2.5 million. Inland neighborhoods offer more affordable options, where 3- to 4-bedroom homes on standard lots commonly list between $320,000 and $550,000. Condominiums along Gulf Shores Parkway and Fort Morgan Road range widely, from around $250,000 for a studio unit to $700,000 or more for multi-bedroom gulf-view units. Most detached homes run between 1,400 and 2,800 square feet, with newer construction clustered in planned subdivisions built primarily between 2005 and 2022.

Neighborhoods Worth Knowing

Craft Farms

Craft Farms is a well-established golf community on the north side of Gulf Shores along County Road 8. Homes here typically sit on larger lots and list between $400,000 and $700,000. The neighborhood draws buyers who want a suburban feel with easy access to the beach, roughly 10 minutes south via Gulf Shores Parkway.

The Peninsula

The Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club offers a mix of single-family homes and low-density condominiums along the shores of Oyster Bay. Listings typically range from $450,000 to over $900,000 depending on lot position and water access. The community includes a 36-hole golf course and appeals strongly to buyers looking for a resort-style primary or second home.

Day-to-Day Life in Gulf Shores

Residents have direct access to Gulf State Park, which spans over 6,000 acres and includes miles of hiking and biking trails alongside the beach. Gulf Shores City Schools serves the area, with Gulf Shores High School consistently regarded as one of the stronger public schools in Baldwin County. Grocery stores, medical offices, and dining along Gulf Shores Parkway keep daily errands local. Commuters heading to Mobile travel roughly 60 miles north via Highway 59 and I-65, making Gulf Shores more practical as a full-time residence than many coastal markets.

Working With a Local Expert

Pointe South has been a recognized name in Gulf Shores real estate for years, with agents who live and work in the communities they represent. Their familiarity with neighborhood-level price trends, HOA structures, and rental income potential gives buyers an advantage in a market where local detail matters.

Newest Homes for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL

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399092 MLS
Rare opportunity to acquire a legacy waterfront tract in the historic Shellbanks area of Fort Morgan, originally subdivided in 1858 and held by the same family for more than 100 years. This ±23-acre property is located at the northwest corner of Council Lane and State Highway 180 and offers expansive views across Mobile Bay, Shellbanks Bayou, and Collins Bayou. The property features a remarkable natural setting with navigable water access, white sandy beach frontage, tidal marsh, mature coastal vegetation, and abundant wildlife. The property is currently zoned RSF-1 and offers potential as a private homesite, estate retreat, or conservation-oriented waterfront holding. Subject to rezoning and all applicable approvals, the site may also support future uses that complement the area's tourism traffic, the site's waterfront setting, beach frontage, bayou frontage, and navigable water access. The AADT traffic count is 10,216 near this location. A recent wetland assessment identified approximately 7.47 acres of uplands within three potential improvement areas, including areas of approximately 3.38 acres, 3.17 acres, and 0.92 acres. The wetland sketch identifies the overall subject property at approximately 23.05 acres, with approximately 15.58 acres of USACE/ADEM/County wetlands.This location is positioned within the growing west Fort Morgan corridor, less than one mile from the highly successful Jesse’s on the Bay Restaurant and along the new bike path. The property is also located across State Highway 180 from the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, offering convenient access to protected coastal habitat, trails, public beach access, and Gulf-side recreation. Few properties offer this combination of size, privacy, white sandy beach frontage, navigable water access, bay and bayou views, natural habitat, and proximity to both Mobile Bay and Gulf beaches. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

State Highway 180, Gulf Shores

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