06/15/2026
Thinking about buying a condo in Orange Beach but worried about assessments? 🤔
You're not alone.
One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is seeing a special assessment and immediately crossing a property off their list.
Sometimes that's the right decision.
Sometimes it's exactly where the opportunity is.
In this week's walkthrough, we tour a Gulf-front condo at Phoenix V in Orange Beach that's priced aggressively because of a major window, door, and slider replacement project.
We break down:
🏖️ The actual condition of the condo
💰 Why the price is lower than some competing units
📈 How assessments can impact future value
🏠 Whether this could make sense as a vacation home or rental investment
🌴 What buyers should negotiate before making an offer
If you're researching Orange Beach condos, Gulf Shores real estate, or moving to Baldwin County, this is the type of information that can save you thousands of dollars and help you make a smarter decision.
Thinking about buying on the Alabama Gulf Coast?
Send us a message and we'll help you compare your options.
Question: Would a major assessment make you walk away from a condo, or would you see it as a potential opportunity?