Gulf Shores
Homes for Sale in Madeira Beach, FL

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Community in Madeira Beach · Pinellas County · ZIP 33708
Median sale $512K
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Live Market Pulse
59/100
Market Heat
Normal for Gulf Shores
2016 → 2026 · 77 at the 2022 peak
0 is Gulf Shores's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 59. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 10 recorded sales closed at a median of $512,450, $360 per square foot, a median 56 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (+65% versus the prior year). At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,930 ($9,120 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Gulf Shores Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$512K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 65.3% vs the prior 12 months
+65.3%
1-yr price change
n = 10 and 17 sales in the two windows
$360/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $565 in 2023
92.8%
Sale vs ask
Pinellas median: 93.6%
Tempo
57days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2022 low
10
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Track record · 20 years of records
1,338sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and lot far more than by size or age. The median home dates to 1952 and runs around 1,424 square feet, so the spread you see in the market is really a spread in how much work a home needs — updated and original coexist within the same blocks, and the median price of $305,000 sits in the middle of that range rather than describing any one type of home.

The current posture is soft and patient. Prices are off 15.3% year over year, the median home takes 64 days to go under contract, and the heat score sits right at the midpoint. That combination favors a buyer who can wait for the right property and negotiate on condition; sellers should expect real time on market and price to the reality of the comps, not to last year's numbers.

Gulf Shores Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Gulf Shores right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($512K) is up 65.3% from the prior 12 months ($310K). With about 7 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 Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Medium (10 and 17 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Gulf Shores 1St Add right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

14077 N BAYSHORE DRIVE
$2.29M · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,301 sqft
14077 N BAYSHORE DRIVE
Listed by CENTURY 21 JIM WHITE & ASSOC
14060 MIRAMAR AVENUE
$1.10M · 0.1 mi away
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft
14060 MIRAMAR AVENUE
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
325 140TH AVENUE
$3.50M · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,996 sqft
325 140TH AVENUE
Listed by SHORE PROPERTY GROUP
440 S BAYSHORE DRIVE
$290K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,247 sqft
440 S BAYSHORE DRIVE
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC.
480 S BAYSHORE DRIVE
$535K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft
480 S BAYSHORE DRIVE
Listed by ELEVATED REALTY
14023 PALM STREET
$550K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,139 sqft
14023 PALM STREET
Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS MADEIRA BEACH

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Gulf Shores market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $512K ($360 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 57 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 65% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33708 (Madeira Beach), 466 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $512K ($372/sq ft), up 9.9% year over year, with a median 74 days on market. Right now 170 active and 25 pending listings put supply at about 6.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33708 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 222 homes in Gulf Shores that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1935 and 2026 (median 1952), with a median living area of about 1,255 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 94% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Gulf Shores Add is a small, established coastal pocket in Madeira Beach — 358 homes spanning nearly a century of construction (1930 to 2024), with a median build year that puts most of the stock firmly in the older, renovate-or-rebuild category.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a coastal Madeira Beach property who can budget for renovation on older stock
  • Patient buyers who want to negotiate on condition in a soft, slower-moving market
  • Non-primary or seasonal buyers comfortable with a low-turnover beach-town market

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to close fast and want a turnkey, move-in-ready home
  • Buyers who rely on abundant recent comps to feel confident on value
  • Sellers expecting last year's pricing or a quick sale without pricing to current comps

Windows contain 0 to 19 sales each (10 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$250K$500K$750K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 65.3% year over year.
Every sale since 2006 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M$3M1k2k3k
91 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$400$60020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $230 in 2012 to a $565 peak in 2023; $360 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2022 low; 57 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.8% now vs Pinellas 93.6%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 19 a year; 10 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
77 at the 2022 peak, 19 in the troughs, 59 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33708 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 (2026-09-08).

If we were buying in Gulf Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an older coastal home and are prepared to renovate or rebuild.
Biggest Risk
Very thin volume makes the median unreliable and comps essential.
Sweet Spot
A well-located updated home bought against soft year-over-year pricing.
Avoid If
You need a quick, turnkey purchase with clean, plentiful comps.

Older coastal stock in a cooling market

The homestead share sits at roughly 46%, meaning a little over half the homes here are not owner-occupied primary residences — consistent with a beach-town mix of full-time and non-primary ownership. That matters at resale: turnover and pricing here move partly on second-home and coastal demand, not only on local end-user demand.

With only 9 closings in the measured window, this is a thin, low-volume market where a single unusual sale can swing the median. Treat the $305,000 figure and the $304.49 per-square-foot median as directional, not precise, and lean on property-by-property comps. The 1930-to-2024 build range means you're often comparing an original mid-century cottage against a recent rebuild on paper — read each listing on its own condition.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gulf Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, condition-driven market like this one, the median tells you almost nothing about the specific home in front of you. We underwrite each property on its own — age, renovation status, and lot — and in a market that's cooling with 64 days of median time to contract, that gives buyers room to negotiate and sellers a realistic price from day one.

Gulf Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an older coastal home and are prepared to renovate or rebuild.
Biggest advantageA cooling market with real days on market gives patient buyers negotiating room.
Biggest riskVery thin volume makes the median unreliable and comps essential.
Sweet spotA well-located updated home bought against soft year-over-year pricing.
Avoid ifYou need a quick, turnkey purchase with clean, plentiful comps.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Gulf Shores sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Gulf Shores?
The median sale price in Gulf Shores was $512K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (10 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Gulf Shores take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 57 days on market (10 sales, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Gulf Shores?
The best agent for Gulf Shores is one who actively works Madeira Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Gulf Shores.
How do I find a top Madeira Beach real estate agent who knows Gulf Shores?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Gulf Shores and the wider Madeira Beach area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Gulf Shores purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking a coastal Madeira Beach property who can budget for renovation on older stockExcellent fit
Patient buyers who want to negotiate on condition in a soft, slower-moving marketExcellent fit
Non-primary or seasonal buyers comfortable with a low-turnover beach-town marketExcellent fit
Buyers who need to close fast and want a turnkey, move-in-ready homeProbably not
Buyers who rely on abundant recent comps to feel confident on valueProbably not
Sellers expecting last year's pricing or a quick sale without pricing to current compsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (91 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 Stellar 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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Thinking of selling in Gulf Shores 1St Add? 10 recorded closings; median 56 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Pinellas County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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