Complex Market Report  ·  RE/MAX of Orange Beach

Turquoise Place

Orange Beach, Alabama  ·  Gulf-Front Luxury
April 2026  ·  MLS Data  ·  Last 12 Months  ·  STR-Eligible Units Only
Active Listings  15
Under Contract  2
Closed 12 mo  21
Median Sold  $1.52M
Greg Foote, REALTOR®
Investment Real Estate Specialist  ·  Foote Group Real Estate Team
251.504.9224  ·  greg@gregoryfooterealestate.com  ·  gregoryfooterealestate.com
Licensed in Alabama & Florida
Market Overview
Where Turquoise Place Stands Right Now

Turquoise Place is the #2 luxury complex in the market by active inventory - second only to Caribe among Orange Beach high-rises. With 21 closed transactions over the past 12 months and a steady pipeline, this building moves product. Here's the snapshot.

15
Active Listings
STR-eligible only
21
Closed (12 mo)
Sold transactions
$1.52M
Median Sold Price
All closed units
8.6 mo
Months of Supply
Overall (blended)
$668
Avg $/sqft Sold
Closed transactions
95.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio
Avg across 21 closings
86 days
Avg DOM (Closed)
Overall closed
67%
Cash Buyers
14 of 21 closings
Market Position

Turquoise Place ranked #2 in Tier 3 (Luxury $1M+) by active inventory, behind only Caribe. The complex consistently sells - 21 closings in 12 months puts it among the most liquid luxury buildings on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Critical Insight
3-Bedroom vs 4-Bedroom: Two Very Different Markets

This is the most important thing to understand about Turquoise Place right now. Both the 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom segments are buyer's markets - but the reason each one favors buyers, and the amount of leverage you actually have, is very different.

✅ 3-Bedroom Units
Active listings8 units
Closed (12 mo)20 units
Months of supply4.8 months
Market conditionBuyer's Market
Active asking (med)$1,635,000
Closed price (med)$1,515,625
Sq footage2,301 sqft (all identical)
⚠️ 4-Bedroom Units
Active listings7 units
Closed (12 mo)1 unit
Months of supplySlow absorption
Market conditionBuyer's Market
Active asking (med)$2,850,000
Only sale (12 mo)$2,250,000
Sq footage3,504 – 4,756 sqft
What This Means for Buyers

If you're buying a 3-bedroom, you're in a buyer's market - but that doesn't mean every listing is a deal. Sellers are asking roughly 8% above where the market actually clears. The properties sitting the longest tend to be overpriced relative to comparable units that already sold for less and were in better condition. The market clearing price is approximately $1.5M–$1.57M for a standard 3BR/3BA at 2,301 sqft. If you're looking at a 4-bedroom, you have substantial leverage - these units move slowly not because there's an oversupply problem, but because the price point is high and the buyer pool is thin. The one 4BR that sold in the last year traded at $2.25M against sellers currently asking $2.5M–$2.95M. There is real room to negotiate.

Pricing Intelligence
What the Market Is Actually Paying

The asking price and the closing price at Turquoise Place are not the same. Understanding where the market actually clears - and how quickly - is the edge every informed buyer needs.

$1,635K
3BR Median Ask
What sellers are listing
$1,516K
3BR Median Sold
What buyers are paying
$119K
The Gap
~7.9% below asking on average

Here's where 3-bedroom closings clustered over the last 12 months. The vast majority of trades happened between $1.495M and $1.60M. The outliers above that range took significantly longer to sell.

$1.495M – $1.525M
11 closings  ·  Sweet spot
$657/sqft avg
$1.526M – $1.600M
7 closings
$680/sqft avg
$1.601M – $1.675M
2 closings
$722/sqft avg
$2.25M (4BR only)
1 closing
$642/sqft

Floor premium - or lack of one. There's no meaningful floor premium in the 3BR segment. Low floors (1–10) averaged $1,512,500; mid floors (11–20) averaged $1,500,000; high floors (21+) averaged $1,535,000 - a $35K spread across the entire building. Unit orientation, view, and seller motivation matter far more than floor number.

$1,512K
Floors 1–10 Median
6 closings
$1,500K
Floors 11–20 Median
6 closings
$1,535K
Floors 21+ Median
8 closings
Buyer Profile
Cash Dominates : What That Means for You

Two out of every three buyers at Turquoise Place paid cash over the last 12 months. This isn't just a market characteristic - it has direct implications for how you compete and what your financing timeline looks like.

67%
Cash Buyers
14 of 21 closings
33%
Conventional Loans
7 of 21 closings
0%
FHA / VA / Other
Not used here
Good News for Conventional Buyers

Turquoise Place is warrantable and financeable. Conventional loans closed here - unlike several competing luxury complexes in the market where financing is restricted or unavailable due to HOA litigation or budget issues. If you're financing, this building is one of the safer options in the luxury tier.

Competing Against Cash

If you're financing, a clean pre-approval letter and fast closing timeline are your strongest tools. Most 3BR units at Turquoise Place sold in under 100 days - motivated sellers will often choose a financed offer with certainty over a cash offer with contingencies. We make sure your financing is structured and ready to go before we put an offer in front of a seller.

Current Inventory
Active Listings : April 2026

All 15 active listings are STR-eligible. Six have been on market 180+ days. We dig into the story behind each one before recommending an offer.

Unit Floor BD Sq Ft List Price $/sqft DOM HOA/mo
D908932,301$1,625,000$70615$1,880
C24022432,301$1,625,000$70638$1,880
C26092643,504$2,484,000$70930$2,693
D24032444,756$4,750,000$99957$3,171
D809843,504$2,800,000$79947$2,693
D20012043,504$2,650,000$75636$2,693
D22012243,504$2,950,000$84261$2,693
D17031732,301$1,650,000$71786$1,880
D21052132,301$1,590,000$691185$1,880
D902932,301$1,575,000$685217$1,880
D707732,301$1,697,000$738216$1,880
D15021532,301$1,649,000$717176$1,880
C705732,301$1,645,000$715280$1,880
D16091643,504$2,850,000$813439$2,693
C29012943,504$4,000,000$1,142443$2,693

DOM = Cumulative Days on Market. HOA = Monthly Association Fee.

Due Diligence
What Every Buyer Should Know Before Offering

Turquoise Place is one of the stronger due diligence stories in the luxury tier, and there are specific items our team works through on your behalf before you go under contract. Here's what we're looking at.

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Special Assessments: Verify Through Estoppel
Special assessments can exist at any complex at any time, and MLS data is not a reliable source for this information. On every transaction, we require the HOA estoppel certificate, which legally discloses all current and pending assessments. We review that alongside the board minutes before you commit to anything.
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HOA Fees Vary Significantly by Unit : Know What You're Getting
Monthly HOA fees range from $1,880 to $3,171 depending on the unit. This variance is real and material. A $1,291/month spread equates to over $15,000/year in operating cost difference. We confirm the exact HOA fee for any unit you're considering and build it directly into your ROI model before you make a decision.
Financing Is Available : Unlike Several Competing Complexes
Turquoise Place closed 7 conventional loans in the last 12 months. No known warrantability issues. This stands in contrast to Caribe (financing elevated risk, active litigation) and several other luxury complexes where conventional financing is difficult or unavailable. If financing matters to you, this building is a cleaner option.
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What We Do On Your Behalf
Once you go under contract, we request the HOA estoppel letter (legally binding disclosure of all current and pending assessments), 2 years of Board of Directors meeting minutes, and Annual Owners meeting minutes. These documents reveal what's coming - reserve fund health, deferred maintenance, planned projects - before you're locked in. RE/MAX of Orange Beach is the #1 brokerage in this market by active listings, which means we have inside intelligence on building-level issues that most buyers never hear about.
Ownership Economics
True Cost of Ownership : 3BR Baseline

Based on a representative 3-bedroom purchase at $1,520,000 (near the market clearing price). These are estimates. Your specific unit will vary based on HOA tier and financing terms.

$1,880
HOA / Month
3BR baseline
~$10,100
Property Tax / Yr
Estimated, varies
2,301
Sq Footage
All 3BR identical
$660
Avg $/sqft
Active listings
Investment Angle

Turquoise Place commands premium nightly rates as one of Orange Beach's flagship Gulf-front towers. The 3BR floor plan at 2,301 sqft produces strong weekly rental income during peak season, and the building's amenities - lazy river, multiple pools, spa, private beach - support year-round bookings that weaker buildings can't match. Ask us for a full ROI model specific to any unit you're considering - we build them for every client before they write an offer.

Bottom Line
Is Turquoise Place the Right Buy Right Now?

✅ The Case For It

  • 3BR at 4.8 months supply - proven liquidity at the right price
  • 21 closings in 12 months = proven liquidity
  • Conventional financing is available
  • Premium building = premium rental rates
  • No significant warrantability red flags
  • #2 luxury complex in the entire market

⚠️ Watch Out For

  • 3BR sellers asking ~8% above where market clears
  • 4BR slow-moving due to high price point - significant negotiating room
  • 6 listings over 180 DOM - understand why before offering
  • HOA fees up to $3,171/month on larger units
  • 67% cash competition - we get your financing ready before we start showing
Greg's Take

Turquoise Place is a legitimate buy in the right unit at the right price. Both the 3BR and 4BR segments favor buyers right now - just for different reasons. In the 3BR market, sellers are consistently asking 8% above where properties are actually closing, and the listings that have been sitting the longest are overpriced relative to comparable units that already sold. That creates negotiating room if you know how to use the comp data. The 4-bedroom market moves slowly because of price point - the buyer pool at $2.5M–$2.95M is thin, and the one unit that traded in the last year did so at $2.25M. That's the conversation. Either way, we build your numbers first - then we move.