Properties for Sale in Daphne, AL
Daphne is a waterfront city that sits on one end of two bridges that cross over to Mobile’s city to the west. The city is also on the crossroads of Highway 98 and Interstate 10, connecting the city to other nearby towns and communities throughout Baldwin County. Residents enjoy access to well-developed commercial areas with lots of shopping malls, chain stores, groceries, and dining establishments lining the main highway that goes through town. There are also plenty of recreational amenities, public parks, and beautiful beaches families can visit for a fun day outside.
As a mid-sized city, there is a good selection of residential real estate available to families looking to move into the area. Waterfront properties line the western coast of Daphne, offering beautiful views, private docks, and beautifully built luxury residences. Further inland, you’ll find standard suburban home builds and mid-priced single-family homes that offer more modest property options. West of Highway 98, home prices start at the mid $400,000 mark and can go all the way to the million-dollar price range, especially for properties next to the bay. East of the highway, you can find more affordable starter homes that go around the $200,000 range. If you need help finding a home that matches your needs and budget, please feel free to contact our team today. We’ll be glad to answer any real estate related questions you may have and schedule the necessary home visits on properties you’re interested in buying.
Market Overview
Daphne Real Estate Statistics
Median Home Price
$235,000
Price Per Square Feet
$123
Average Days on Market
88 Days
Households
9,457
Home Ownership
71.1%
Median Rent
$1,800
What's To Love
Daphne is a long-standing community with a well-established commercial area available to families living in the community. Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities, and schools are readily available to families moving here with their children.
What's Not To Love
Home prices in Daphne are quite high, especially in the western portion of the city.
Is it for me?
Who is this community for
Daphne’s primary selling points are its convenient location close to Fairhope and Mobile, making it an excellent bedroom community for both. The neighborhood also provides fantastic luxury properties and waterfront homes ideal for buyers looking at the high-end real estate market. The nearby schools make the area an ideal option for families looking to find a new home. Nearby malls, restaurants, and commercial businesses provide ample attractions, making the area quite convenient for those looking to live close to everything they need.
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Latest Properties for Sale in Daphne, AL
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Meet the locals
Who Lives in Daphne, Alabama
Population
27,599
Median Age
37.9
Median Household Income
$87,042
Associates Degree or Higer
51.68%
Cost of Living Index
89.7
Elderly Percentage
22.12%
Entertainment
Things to do in Daphne
Bayfront Park
Scenic waterfront park that features a cottage and dock that can host small events and parties.
Lake Forest Golf Club
A well-established golf club opened back in 1971, offering a world-class golf club experience for its members.
Whispering Pine Shopping Center
Expansive shopping center with various department stores, groceries, chain stores, restaurants, and more.
Jubilee Plaza Shopping Center
Another retail center to the north of the city that features various chain department stores.
Education
Schools in Daphne
| School Name | Grades | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | 9 - 12 | Public |
| Daphne Middle School | 6 - 8 | Public |
| Daphne Elementary School North | K - 5 | Public |
| Daphne East Elementary School | K - 5 | Public |
On the map
Daphne Map
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question about Daphne, AL
Daphne sits where Interstate 10 and Highway 98 meet on the Eastern Shore, so it’s the most direct Baldwin County hop across the bay to Mobile. The I-10 Bayway can back up at rush hour, but help is coming: the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project closed its $3.2 billion first-phase financing in September 2026, with full construction starting in October 2026. Plans include widening the Bayway to three lanes each way. Tolls are planned for the new bridge, but none are collected until it opens, currently projected around 2031.
A jubilee is a natural event on Mobile Bay when crabs, shrimp, and flounder move into the shallows along the shore, usually on calm summer nights, and neighbors turn out with nets and gigs to collect them. It happens most often along the upper Eastern Shore near Daphne, and Mobile Bay is one of the very few places in the world where it occurs regularly. Bayfront homeowners often get the call first.
Daphne has bayfront parks with fishing piers and boat launches, including Bayfront Park, which connects by boardwalk to Village Point Park Preserve, a historic nature preserve on the bay. In north Daphne, the Gator Alley Boardwalk winds through marsh and connects to the Eastern Shore Trail, a paved path toward Fairhope. Lake Forest, one of Daphne’s best-known neighborhoods, is built around its own golf course and lake.
Daphne public schools are part of the Baldwin County Public School System and include Daphne High School, Daphne Middle School, and elementary schools serving different parts of the city. The county is investing in Daphne specifically, with a ninth-grade academy at Daphne High and two new elementary schools in the works. Assignments depend on the address, so we verify zoning for any home you’re considering. For private school, Bayside Academy, a pre-K through 12th grade independent college-prep school, is right in Daphne, and Bayshore Christian School and St. Michael Catholic High School are a short drive away in Fairhope.
Infirmary Health’s Thomas Hospital in Fairhope is the closest full-service hospital, with open-heart surgery, maternity and pediatric care, cancer care, and orthopedics. Thomas Medical Center in Daphne offers outpatient imaging, and Thomas Hospital Emergency in Malbis has emergency and imaging services. Mobile’s larger medical centers are also across the bay.
