Gulf Shores Estates
Homes for Sale in St. James City, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
As of September 2026, Gulf Shores Estates in St James City, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $330,000, $256 per square foot, a median 56 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-36% versus the prior year). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,270 ($4,600 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | St James City, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33956 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $330,000 median across 5 closed sales · $256 per sq ft · -35.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 56 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $461,500 |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Gulf Shores Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/gulf-shores-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Gulf Shores Estates: 1 new listing (median asking $579,000). As of September 26, 2026, Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
Gulf Shores Estates right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($330K) is down 35.6% from the prior 12 months ($512K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 4 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Gulf Shores Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $330K ($256 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 56 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 36% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33956 (St James City), 186 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($287/sq ft), up 4.6% year over year, with a median 78 days on market. Right now 99 active and 15 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33956 housing market and the Lee County market.
Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Gulf Shores Estates that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1978 and 2003 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,816 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout. Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($330K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($512K) IS the -35.6% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
11% of homes for sale in ZIP 33956 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-27).
Gulf Shores Estates Market Scorecard
Gulf Shores Estates is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $461,500, and homes go under contract in about 102 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Gulf Shores Estates, St James City
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Gulf Shores Estates
Live MLS inventory for Gulf Shores Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Gulf Shores Estates listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Gulf Shores Estates Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Gulf Shores Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 8500 Redwood Dr · $579,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 5, 2026 · listed by Century 21 Sunbelt Realty
- 4549 Courtney Rd · $344,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Marzucco Real Estate
The Gulf Shores Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Gulf Shores Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Gulf Shores Estates.
A closer look at the Gulf Shores Estates market
At a median of $256 per square foot, Gulf Shores Estates prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 36% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 56 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gulf Shores Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Gulf Shores Estates buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Gulf Shores Estates sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Gulf Shores Estates, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Gulf Shores Estates
Homes in Gulf Shores Estates that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 4882 Woodstock Rd · off market
- 8626 Redwood Dr · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (37 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Florida Gulf Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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