Gulf-front two bedroom units at Surfside Shores in Gulf Shores generally list between roughly $400,000 and $600,000, which puts this low-rise stretch of West Beach below much of the high-rise inventory closer to the public beach. Pointe South works with buyers and owners throughout the complex, from smaller rental-ready floor plans to the larger corner units with wider water views. The buildings are older and smaller in scale than the newer towers east of here. For buyers who want direct beach access without the crowds and the parking lines, that tradeoff is usually the whole reason they end up on this end of West Beach Boulevard.
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Surfside Shores at a Glance
- County
- Baldwin County, Alabama
- Setting
- Gulf-front low-rise condominium buildings on West Beach Boulevard, west of downtown Gulf Shores
- Housing
- Two and three bedroom beachfront condominiums with private balconies
- Typical prices
- Roughly $400,000 to $600,000 for two bedroom Gulf-front units
- Waterfront
- Direct private beach access from the property
Floor Plans and Price Context
Most units here are two bedroom, two bath layouts with a balcony facing the Gulf, sized for a family or a rental program rather than for full-time sprawl. Three bedroom plans turn up less often and price above the two bedroom band. Because the buildings are low-rise, nearly every unit is within a short walk of the sand, which is a different value proposition than a high floor in a tower.
The West Beach Neighborhood
West Beach Boulevard runs the length of this stretch, lined with similar-scale condo buildings and beach houses rather than commercial development. Downtown Gulf Shores, the public beach, and Highway 59 are a short drive east. Little Lagoon lies just behind the road to the north, which is where a lot of owners keep kayaks and paddleboards.
Daily Life
Mornings tend to start on the balcony and end on the beach a few steps away. Groceries, restaurants, and the Hangout are all within a few minutes by car. Gulf State Park, with its trails and pier, is on the east side of town. Rental demand runs strong from spring break through late summer, which shapes how many owners here use their units.
Pointe South at Surfside Shores
Buyers deciding between a two bedroom Gulf-front unit here and a larger three bedroom plan get a straight read from Pointe South on how each performs on this quieter end of West Beach Boulevard.
