While much of the residential real estate market grapples with uncertain economic conditions, beach real estate is riding a much different wave—driven by consistent buyer interest.

However, not every beach home is flying off the market as quickly as sunscreen on a hot summer day. The primary culprit? Pricing. Let’s borrow some wisdom from a classic game show: “The price is right... only when it’s actually right.”

Offering more than 100,000 listings for beach homes, condos, and lots, Beach-Homes.com is the leading online marketplace for coastal properties across the Atlantic, Gulf, and soon the West Coast. With a network of knowledgeable coastal agents across 14 states and counting, we have a unique understanding of the current market trends—showing exactly what’s selling and what’s not.

Our Beach Real Estate Market Report provides an in-depth look at these desirable beach and coastal markets, filled with promising news for those eyeing a waterfront lifestyle. 

With the total market value growing to $134 billion, nine of the fourteen states included have a combined home and lot listing value of over $1 billion each, creating an array of opportunities for prospective beach home buyers. 

The complete list of states exceeding $1 billion in listings include:

• Florida ($103 billion) 

• South Carolina ($7.73 billion) 

• Texas ($4.38 billion) 

• New Jersey ($3.50 billion)

• North Carolina ($3.26 billion)

• Maryland ($2.78 billion)

• Massachusetts ($2.63 billion)

• Alabama ($2 billion)

• Delaware ($1.16 billion)

Florida also leads in the number of listings, with 76,297 beach homes and lots. In oder, here are all the states in the report: 

• Florida - 76,297

• South Carolina - 10,229

• Texas - 10,161

• North Carolina - 5,722

• Maryland - 5,299

• Alabama - 2,967

• Mississippi - 2,742

• New Jersey - 2,208

• Massachusetts - 1,614

• Delaware - 1,562

• Virginia - 886

• Louisiana - 506

• Georgia - 500

• Connecticut - 466

• New Hampshire - 464

2025: A Strong Year for Beach Real Estate

Although the year started slowly, we're seeing strong indicators that 2025 is poised to be a standout year for beach property transactions, with an anticipated 15% increase compared to 2024.

Buyer demand remains strong, however, the number of transactions has not yet aligned with this demand. The core issue isn’t interest rates, marketing, or a lack of qualified buyers. 

As Glenn S. Phillips, CEO and Chief Economic Analyst at Beach-Homes.com, points out, “People remain surprised that mortgage interest rates do not overly impact beach real estate markets.” Beach properties are discretionary purchases with buyers often paying cash (particularly for second homes).

Why Isn’t My Beach Home Selling?

So, why isn’t your beach home selling? Phillips bluntly states, “If your beach home has been sitting on the market for more than 60 days—it’s overpriced. Period.”

We know it’s tempting to push the price and “see what happens,” but today’s buyers are sharp. Most are shopping across multiple states and coastlines, looking for a greater selection of properties at practical prices.

They “want what they want,” but they are unwilling to overpay—even for cash deals, especially when there’s no shortage of options. “Beach property sellers must remember they are competing with both local AND national sellers,” Phillips added.

The Overpricing Trap 

Many sellers often believe that poor marketing is the culprit when their homes don't sell quickly, but this is rarely the case. As Phillips reports, “A common complaint from home sellers is that a home languishing on the market for weeks or months ‘simply needs better marketing’ by the agent.”

However, “No amount of marketing can overcome overpricing,” Phillips states, “There is solid market demand now, and we have data showing that appropriately priced homes are selling very quickly.”

It's easy to assume that increasing marketing will resolve the problem, but it typically has the reverse effect. In fact, over-hyping an overpriced home can draw more attention to the price, which can turn buyers away. As more time passes, more people question, ‘I wonder what’s wrong with it?’

“Just as we protect our personal reputation, we must also be cautious not to let a listing develop a negative reputation. We don’t want a property we are selling to 'get a reputation' either!” Phillips emphasizes. It's crucial to price a home right from the start to avoid the trap of overpricing.

As 2025 unfolds, Beach-Homes.com remains committed to connecting buyers and sellers with the best beach-focused agents in the industry. Whether you’re months or years away from making your move, we’re here to help you navigate the journey with confidence.

For more information or to begin your search for the perfect beach property, visitBeach-Homes.com

Top Beach Real Estate Markets 

The Spring 2025 Beach Real Estate Market Report from Beach Homes Realty presents a promising outlook for those looking to invest in beachfront properties. Naples, Florida, stands out as the leader, boasting the largest selection of properties, with a combined value of $7.75 billion in beach homes and lots.

While Naples provides an abundance of options, the possibilities don’t end there. Here are some of the top locations in the nation for beachfront listings:

• Naples, Florida - $7.75 billion

• Fort Lauderdale, Florida - $4.53 billion 

• Palm Beach, Florida - $3.62 billion

• Tittabawasee River, Florida - $3.51 billion

• Miami - South Miami, Florida - $3.14 billion

Top 5 Most Expensive Beaches for Home Listings (Average Price)     

1. Manalapan, FL – Avg. of $64,971,750

2. Miami - Palm Island, FL – Avg. of $30,343,615

3. Miami - Hibiscus Island, FL – Avg. of $17,849,993

4. Miami - Fisher Island, FL – Avg. of $15,836,800

5. Jupiter Island, FL – Avg. of $11,591,997

Top 5 Beach for Number of Home and Lot Listings

1. Cape Coral, FL – 3,984

2. Myrtle Beach, SC – 2,817

3. St. Petersburg, FL - 2,665

4. Naples, FL - 2,447

5. Corpus Christi, TX - 2,269

The Spring 2025 Beach Real Estate Market Report shares a summary of data collected from 34 Multiple Listing Services (MLS) areas in the 14 states served by Beach Homes Realty and is, to our knowledge, not available from any other source. 

The Spring 2025 Beach Real Estate Market Report is available to download at https://www.beach-homes.com/info/beach-real-estate-market-reports