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ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Baldwin County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
734
⇧ 3.7% vs 708 last year
Pending
80
11% pending ratio
Median Price
$749,000
⇩ 2.3% vs $766,950 last year
Average Price
$956,127
⇩ 2.1% vs $977,084 last year
Days on Market
109
⇩ 0.9% vs 110 days last year

Market Context

Population: 8,952  ·  Density: 207.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $90,778

Typical home value: $496,287  ·  Homeownership: 70.9%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The ORANGE BEACH, AL real estate market (36561) currently shows 734 active listings, with 80 pending sales. Homes are averaging 109 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 26 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 109 days on market compared to 110 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.3% year-over-year, from $766,950 to $749,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 734 this year vs 708 last year
  • Days on market: 109 now vs 110 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $749,000 (-2.3% YoY)
  • Average: $956,127 (-2.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 27.9 miles — 3,106 listings ($2,280,701,423 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
36561Orange Beach, AL 365610.0 mi734$701,797,218$749,000$956,127
36542Gulf Shores, AL 3654210.0 mi872$618,025,640$539,400$708,745
36549Lillian, AL 3654911.3 mi57$23,220,147$329,900$407,371
32507Pensacola, FL 3250712.1 mi421$259,106,555$460,000$615,455
36555Magnolia Springs, AL 3655514.3 mi12$9,018,876$647,450$751,573
36574Seminole, AL 3657416.5 mi5$3,203,900$630,000$640,780
36576Silverhill, AL 3657620.2 mi42$15,807,078$325,000$376,359
36532Fairhope, AL 3653221.9 mi359$318,804,565$642,000$888,035
36567Robertsdale, AL 3656722.6 mi81$32,099,247$297,206$396,287
32534Pensacola, FL 3253424.1 mi101$26,281,109$247,400$260,209
32504Pensacola, FL 3250426.4 mi118$32,635,968$260,000$276,576
32514Pensacola, FL 3251426.8 mi152$45,467,760$254,500$299,130
32561Gulf Breeze, FL 3256127.9 mi152$195,233,360$840,000$1,284,430

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561?

As of January 2026, there are 734 active listings in ORANGE BEACH, AL (zip code 36561), compared to 708 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561?

The median listing price in ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561 is $749,000 as of January 2026, a 2.3% decrease from $766,950 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in ORANGE BEACH, AL?

Homes in ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561 spend an average of 109 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 110 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 26 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 109 days on market compared to 110 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ORANGE BEACH, AL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561 save an estimated $14,980 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $749,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.