Prime Gulf Shores Real Estate
Gulf Shores real estate is a prime investment in one of three “seaside resorts” on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Alabama. Two, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, are on the Eastern shore of Alabama’s Fort Morgan peninsula. The third, Dauphin Island, is a few miles off the Western tip of the peninsula.
Not corporated Ft. Morgan and the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach stretche from west to east and the Gulf beach run for about 30 miles from Ft. Morgan to Perdido Pass. Rt. 182 connects by bridge that run from Perdido Pass to Perdido Key and until the Florida state line. Jack Edwards Airport which can be found on the north side of Gulf Shores offers air access to Gulf Shores and the Ft. Morgan peninsula.
Famous for its quartz “sugar white” sand that is powdery and feels good to the feet and the emerald green tint of the Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast area is worldwidely known as a vacation hotspot. Gulf Shores and the areas nearby give numerous ways to enjoy the charmof the Gulf and its natural environment in a family-oriented ambiance. If you have been to such a vacation or just visited, the next thing that comes to mind is the possibility of owning a property.
Gulf Shores real estate includes condominiums and homes offering a variety of choices for investment in rental property and/or a second home, relocating the family, or retirement. Many residential alternatives can be found near golf courses, parks, bike trails, and other recreational facilities. Waterfront alternatives exist not only alongside the Gulf of Mexico, but on Bon Secour Bay on the northern side of the peninsula as well.
Gulf Shores homes for sale and lots are available covering a broad range of prices from quite affordable to medium priced and luxurious resort homes. Prices increase with size and amenities, from beachfront to beach view or easy/deeded beach access. Gulf Shores Realtors/Developers offers lots for fresh construction alternatives and a wide array of choices of local builders offer an option of floor plans or customized house.
Condominiums are available in a similar broad price range but with generally lower overall prices, numerous duplexes, and other attached “units” are available at generally half the cost per sq ft. or an single family house. Gulf Shores Realtors are available via the internet or visit in person if you happened to be in the area on vacation or a weekend drive. Real estate costs in Gulf Shores and nearby areas greatly vary. Gulf Shores homes for sale, depending on size and location can range from affordable 2 bedroom vacation “cottages” as low as $100K as a second home with rental possibilities to 3 bedroom 1-2 bath family homes in established neighborhoods.
Gulf Shore homes for sale in newer subdivisions, 1400 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes are priced at $100K to $200K in Gulf Pines, Twin Pines, Beaver Creek, Brigadoon Heights, and similar developments. While $200K to $400K Gulf Shore homes, many of which have direct or improvised access to the beach are located in Gulf Highlands, Shellbarks Bay, Craft Farms, Venetian Isles, Beach Side and developments of the same nature. Lagoon Estates, Venetian Isles, and Ponce De Leon Court developments offer $400K to $600K homes with beach access and additional amenities. Beautifully created communitues like such as Bella Luna, Carrie Resort, Craft Farms, Kava Dunes, Laguna Key, The Beach Club, The Peninsula, etc. offer median priced to luxury homes from about $250K to $600K and above.
