Orange Beach and Ono Island Real Estate Update September

From Meredith

The Market, in My Words

Orange Beach, Ono Island & Gulf Shores Real Estate Market Update
August 27–September 2, 2026

This week along the Alabama Gulf Coast was a wonderful example of why I never judge a market by one headline—or even one average. Across the five segments I track in this report, 37 properties closed between August 27 and September 2, compared with 19 the week before. That is a meaningful lift in activity, but the price story was much more nuanced.

Orange Beach condo and townhome closings made the biggest jump, Gulf Shores houses and condos also gained momentum, and Ono Island held steady at three home sales. At the same time, several average sale prices moved lower because the mix of properties changed.…

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Orange Beach Condo Watch | September 1, 2026

Orange Beach Condo Watch · September 1, 2026

What I Am Watching in Orange Beach Condos This Week

482 active Orange Beach condominiums. From a $200,000 studio to $5,895,000 new construction on the Pass. Sixty-eight already spoken for.

On this page

This week’s snapshot

Active condos

Under contract

Closed sales

New construction

When a buyer asks me where to begin with an Orange Beach condo, I do not start with a spreadsheet. I start with the sand, the Pass, and the buildings I actually walk.

I have shown and sold exceptional homes for more than twenty-five years. This is the first weekly Orange Beach Condo Watch, a baseline I will keep…

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Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Condo Insurance Guide

Coastal Condominium Buyer Guide

Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Condos: What Should Buyers Know About Insurance?

Understanding the master policy, HO-6 coverage, flood insurance, named-storm deductibles and loss-assessment exposure before closing.

The Gulf views may capture your attention first, but insurance is one of the most important parts of purchasing a condominium in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, Alabama. When I help buyers compare coastal condominiums, I do not look only at the residence, amenities, rental potential and association dues. I also want to understand how the building is insured, what the association’s master policy covers and where the individual owner’s responsibilities begin.

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Turquoise Place vs. The Oasis: Orange Beach Condo Investment Comparison

Orange Beach Condo Investment Guide

Turquoise Place vs. The Oasis: Which Orange Beach Condo Is the Better Investment?

A practical comparison of purchase prices, rental potential, association fees, property taxes, insurance assessments, utilities, management expenses, amenities, and potential return on investment.

Two Luxury Resorts—Two Very Different Investment Strategies

Turquoise Place and The Oasis at Orange Beach, formerly known as Phoenix West II, are two of the most recognizable Gulf-front condominium developments in Orange Beach, Alabama. Both offer direct beach access, expansive residences, resort-style amenities, indoor and outdoor pools, lazy rivers, fitness facilities, covered parking, and strong recognition among…

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Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Update | Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever

Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Update: Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever

A More Selective Market Can Be a Strong Market

The Gulf Coast real estate market has changed, but that does not mean sellers should be discouraged.

What I am seeing across Orange Beach, Ono Island, Gulf Shores, and the surrounding Baldwin County market is a more selective environment. Buyers have more choices today than they did during the ultra-competitive years, and inventory has increased across many sectors. But that does not tell the whole story.

The Gulf Coast market is increasingly becoming a market of micro-markets. While buyers may have more choices overall, properties with unique locations, boating amenities, new construction features, or limited…

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Creative Financing Options for Orange Beach & Ono Island Homes and Condos

A Conversation About Creative Financing for Orange Beach & Ono Island Homes and Condos

Today, I had a very informative and positive meeting with a local credit union about financing products that may be helpful for buyers considering homes, condos, waterfront properties, and investment-oriented opportunities in Orange Beach and Ono Island.

As someone who lives this Gulf Coast lifestyle every day, I always enjoy sitting down with lenders, builders, insurance professionals, marina contacts, and local market experts who understand that coastal real estate is not one-size-fits-all. A waterfront home with a boathouse, a condo overlooking Perdido Pass, a primary residence on Ono Island, or a second home near the marina may each require…

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Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Condo Rental Income Guide

Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Condo Investment Insights

Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Condo Rental Income: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

When I look at Orange Beach and Gulf Shores condos through an investment lens, I never look at rental income as one simple number. I look at the full story behind that number: the building, the view, the floor plan, the rental history, the owner usage, the condition of the condo, the amenities, the expenses, and the long-term resale appeal.

Recently, I reviewed a rental-income report prepared by a reputable local property management company in Orange Beach. The report compares the top three performing rental units by complex, including reported 2025 total rental income and 2026 January 1 through…

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How Much Value Does a Private Boat Dock Add in Orange Beach & Ono Island?

How Much Value Does a Private Boat Dock Add to a Condo or Waterfront Home in Orange Beach and Ono Island?

On the Alabama Gulf Coast, a private boat dock is not just an amenity — it can be one of the most important value drivers for a waterfront property. In Orange Beach and on Ono Island, boating access is deeply tied to lifestyle, resale appeal, and long-term property desirability.

Whether you are evaluating an Orange Beach condo with a deeded boat slip, a single-family home on a canal, or a luxury waterfront estate on Ono Island, the value of the dock depends on much more than whether a boat can be tied up behind the property.

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Coastal Real Estate in Puerto Aventuras, Tulum, Florida and Alabama

Why Coastal Buyers Are Comparing Puerto Aventuras, Tulum, Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate

Coastal Real Estate Is About More Than the Property

Some coastal destinations stay with me because they remind me why people fall in love with waterfront living in the first place. For me, Puerto Aventuras, Mexico is one of those places.

Located along the Riviera Maya between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Puerto Aventuras offers a marina-centered lifestyle with Caribbean water, boating convenience, walkable restaurants, golf carts, sunshine and a sense of relaxed sophistication. It feels different from the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast, of course, but the lifestyle priorities are beautifully familiar.

Whether someone is searching…

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Download My Boater’s Guide to Orange Beach Condos | Search The Gulf

Orange Beach Boating Real Estate Guide

Download My Boater’s Guide to Orange Beach Condos

A practical guide for buyers who want to pair waterfront condo living with real boating access along the Alabama Gulf Coast.

If you are searching for a condo in Orange Beach and you care just as much about your boat as you do your view, I created this guide for you. One of the biggest challenges buyers face here is understanding which communities truly fit a boating lifestyle. Some buyers want deeded slips. Others want lifts, trailer parking, quick Gulf access, or a better understanding of how close a property sits to Perdido Pass.

Download The Boater’s Guide

My downloadable guide, The Boater’s Guide to Orange Beach…

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