FAIRHOPE, Ala. - s4story -- FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Are Fairhope home prices rising even though fewer homes are selling?

Yes. In Fairhope, Alabama, ZIP code 36532, the reported January–October 2026 median sale price for single-family homes reached $507,000, up 2.1% from 2025. Completed sales declined 8.4% to 698 transactions.

Lucy Lety, REALTOR® and founder of The Lety Group at Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate, shares these findings to help Fairhope buyers and sellers understand local housing conditions.

FAIRHOPE HOME PRICES RISE AS SALES DECLINE

The $507,000 median represents the midpoint of completed single-family home sales. The 2.1% increase does not mean every Fairhope home appreciated by that amount.

Property size, location, condition and the mix of homes sold can influence the median.

Meanwhile, 698 completed sales represent an 8.4% year-over-year decline. These figures show that median prices increased while transaction activity decreased, but they do not establish why the market changed.

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WHAT FAIRHOPE SELLERS SHOULD KNOW

A higher median provides useful context but does not determine an individual home's value.

Sellers should evaluate comparable sales, property condition, location and competing listings before establishing an asking price.

Professional analysis: Property-specific comparable sales provide a stronger pricing foundation than applying a ZIP-code median increase to every home.

WHAT FAIRHOPE BUYERS SHOULD KNOW

Fewer completed sales do not automatically mean buyers have greater negotiating power.

Buyers should evaluate asking prices, recent comparable sales, property condition and available alternatives before making an offer.

Professional analysis: Negotiating conditions vary by property, neighborhood and price range.

WHY LOCAL KNOWLEDGE MATTERS

Fairhope ZIP code 36532 includes established neighborhoods, distinctive cottages, custom homes and waterfront properties. Conditions may vary across these property categories.

Lucy's Fairhope Lifestyle Advantage framework considers the home, neighborhood character, walkability, amenities, architecture, lifestyle preferences, long-term suitability, market conditions and personal fit.

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The goal is to help buyers find not just the right home, but the right Fairhope lifestyle.

ABOUT LUCY LETY

Lucy Lety is the founder of The Lety Group, creator of LiveFairhope.com, and known locally as The Fruit & Nut Lady. With more than 12 years of roots on Alabama's Eastern Shore, she brings neighborhood knowledge and a lifestyle-first approach to Fairhope real estate.

Lucy Lety | The Fruit & Nut Lady
Founder, The Lety Group | Creator of LiveFairhope.com
Fairhope Homes • Luxury & Distinctive Properties • Local Lifestyle
Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate | (251) 367-0363
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