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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Orange Beach is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

At the same time last year, Orange Beach was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Orange Beach is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Orange Beach, AL

How much do homes in Orange Beach, AL cost?

Median Sold Price

$738,216

$504/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$29,513(+4.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Orange Beach have sold for 4.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Orange Beach was $738,216 in August 2024, up 4.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $504.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $430K$486K
+13.0%
2 $607.5K$585K
-3.7%
3 $750K$775K
+3.3%
4 $1.0M$999.5K
-0.1%
5+ $1.6M$1.6M
+1.5%

Summary: Orange Beach housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Orange Beach
+4.2%
Gulf Shores
-0.4%

Housing Supply in Orange Beach, AL

How many homes are available in Orange Beach, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
717810+13.0%

Summary: The Orange Beach real estate market had 810 homes for sale in August 2024, a 13.0% increase compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 5566
+20.0%
2 189204
+7.9%
3 314351
+11.8%
4 110133
+20.9%
5+ 4956
+14.3%

Summary: The Orange Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
6471+10.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

59 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Orange Beach, you may be able to get a good deal. 86.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 71 homes were sold or pending in Orange Beach in August 2024, up by 10.9% month-over-month. Of the 68 sold homes, 87% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 4% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Orange Beach, AL

How long does it take to sell a home in Orange Beach, AL?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
0 Days144 Days+21530.0%

Summary: Homes in Orange Beach had an average of 144 days on market in Aug 2024, up by 21530% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Orange Beach are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During August 2024, 71 homes were sold in Orange Beach; 1% of homes were sold within 30 days, 1% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 19 Days Ago

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