Alabama Gulf Coast
Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate
From Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to the Eastern Shore towns of Fairhope and Daphne, we help buyers find new construction, single-family homes, and second homes across Baldwin County. Jess & Co., partnered with Wellhouse Real Estate.
Communities we serve
Baldwin County, AL
Gulf Shores
White-sand beaches, new construction, and single-family neighborhoods inland from the Gulf.
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Orange Beach
Home of our Gulf Coast office at The Wharf — waterfront living and new construction.
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Fort Morgan
A quieter peninsula of uncrowded beaches — single-family and second homes.
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Foley
Fast-growing inland Baldwin County — heavy new construction and more home for the money.
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Fairhope
A beloved bayfront town on the Eastern Shore with charm, schools, and new construction.
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Daphne
Eastern Shore living with an easy Mobile commute, strong schools, and new construction.
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Baldwin County
The whole Alabama Gulf Coast — beaches, bayfront towns, and growing inland suburbs.
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Spanish Fort
Fast-growing Eastern Shore suburb with strong schools and an easy Mobile commute.
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Summerdale
Quieter central Baldwin County with larger lots and value, minutes from the beaches.
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Robertsdale
Central Baldwin County hub with affordable homes and reach across the county.
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Bon Secour
Historic bay-and-river fishing community north of Gulf Shores, with boating access.
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Loxley
Central Baldwin County at the I-10 crossroads — new construction and value.
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Ono Island
Private, gated waterfront island near Orange Beach with deep-water boating access.
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Gulf Shores Beach Condos
Beachfront and Gulf-front condos — low-maintenance second homes near the sand.
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Orange Beach Condos
Gulf-front and waterfront condos by the marina and The Wharf in Orange Beach.
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For many of our clients, yes — a second home on the coast is about having a place to gather, slow down, and eventually spend more time as plans change. We help you think through location, new construction versus resale, and the ongoing costs of coastal ownership so the home fits your life. Tell us how you picture using it and we’ll guide the search from there.
Relocating buyers usually focus on three things: choosing between beach, bayfront, and inland communities; understanding Baldwin County schools and commutes to Mobile or Pensacola; and budgeting for coastal insurance. Our job is to help you weigh those against what’s on the market across the coast so you land in the right place — not just the first listing you see. We do this with relocating families every season.
Yes. Beyond the condos people picture, the Alabama Gulf Coast has a deep supply of single-family and new-construction homes — especially inland from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and out in fast-growing Foley, plus established and new neighborhoods in the Eastern Shore towns of Fairhope and Daphne. We’ll help you find the right home and community for how you actually want to live on the coast.
Both sit right on the Gulf in Baldwin County and share the same white-sand beaches, but they feel different: Gulf Shores has a broader mix of new construction and single-family neighborhoods inland from the beach, while Orange Beach centers on waterfront living and is home to our office at The Wharf. The right fit depends on your budget, how close to the water you want to be, and your day-to-day lifestyle — we’ll walk you through both honestly.
Buying in Baldwin County looks a little different from a typical metro market — you’re weighing beach proximity, new-construction timelines, flood-zone and insurance considerations, and whether you want Gulf-front, inland single-family, or an Eastern Shore town. Our job is to help you balance those priorities against what’s actually available across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, Fairhope, and Daphne, so you make a confident decision. Jess & Co., partnered with Wellhouse Real Estate, works the whole coast.
Yes. On a coastal purchase, having your own agent means someone represents your interests — not the seller’s or the builder’s. It matters here because insurance, elevation, flood zones, HOA rules, and construction details all affect the decision. Jess & Co. helps you evaluate those on any Gulf Coast home, whether it’s a resale, new construction, or a condo. Bring us along to a showing, or let us set one up.
Yes. Jess & Co. serves both markets, which makes a St. Louis to Gulf Coast move simpler to coordinate. The same team can help you sell in North County or St. Charles County and buy in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Fort Morgan, aligning both closings so you are not carrying two properties longer than needed.
Yes. Jess & Co. works with new construction across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan. The team can represent you with builders, review the contract and finish schedule, and make sure your interests are protected on price, timeline, and inspections rather than relying on the builder’s in-house agent.
Yes. Coastal condos are common in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, and many buyers choose them as a second home or a low-maintenance way to own near the water. Jess & Co. helps you review the building’s rules, HOA and insurance costs, and how each community is managed before you make an offer. If you’d prefer a single-family home, Fort Morgan and the inland Baldwin County communities offer that too — we’ll help you compare.
Yes. Second homes are a core focus for Jess & Co. on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The team helps buyers in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan compare single-family homes, waterfront properties, and coastal condos, and weigh carrying costs, insurance, and location against how you plan to use the home. Whether it’s a getaway now or a future primary residence, we help you make the call that fits your goals. Reach the Gulf Coast market at (251) 923-7160.
Jess & Co. has a direct line for each market. For St. Louis buying, selling, or investing, call (314) 703-7201. For the Alabama Gulf Coast — Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and the surrounding Baldwin County communities — call (251) 923-7160. You can also reach either market through the contact page at jessicaberchtold.com/contact.
On the Alabama Gulf Coast, Jess & Co. operates under Wellhouse Real Estate at 4780 Wharf Pkwy W F203, Orange Beach, AL 36561. All Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan transactions run through this brokerage.
Jess & Co. serves the Alabama Gulf Coast across Baldwin County — Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Foley, plus the Eastern Shore communities of Fairhope and Daphne. The team handles primary homes, second homes, waterfront homes, and new construction, working under Wellhouse Real Estate in Orange Beach.
On the Alabama Gulf Coast, Jess & Co. works out of Wellhouse Real Estate at 4780 Wharf Pkwy W F203, Orange Beach, AL 36561. The team serves Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, Foley, Fairhope, and Daphne in Baldwin County. Reach the Gulf Coast market directly at (251) 923-7160.
Yes. Jess & Co. Real Estate is active in two markets. The St. Louis market covers North County, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County in Missouri, working under Narrative Real Estate. The Gulf Coast market covers Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, Foley, Fairhope, and Daphne in Baldwin County, Alabama, working under Wellhouse Real Estate. Each market has its own local team and direct phone line, so you get a coordinated experience whether you’re buying, selling, or moving between the two.
Jess & Co. Real Estate serves two markets, each with its own home base and brokerage partner. In Missouri, the team works out of Narrative Real Estate at 629 Rue St Francois, Florissant, MO 63031, covering North County St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County. On the Alabama Gulf Coast, the team works out of Wellhouse Real Estate at 4780 Wharf Pkwy W F203, Orange Beach, AL 36561, serving Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, Foley, Fairhope, and Daphne in Baldwin County. Reach the St. Louis market at (314) 703-7201 and the Gulf Coast market at (251) 923-7160.
Thinking about a move to the Gulf Coast?
Whether you're relocating from the Midwest, buying a second home, or building new, your local Gulf Shores realtor will give you an honest read on the Baldwin County market.