Don't miss this LANDMARK waterfront property that is being brought to market. A mere minutes to the beautiful beaches of the Alabama Gulf Coast, this extraordinary piece of architecture was started in 1901 and not completed until 1906. The property consists of two parcels totaling 1.7 +/- acres and 264 +/- of waterfront on Brights Creek, which is just off of the Bon Secour River, a place the locals know is fitting for the meaning of the name “safe harbor”. The 4,039 +/- sqft home consists of two connected structures with a second story breezeway that includes 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, 6 fireplaces and a wood stove. The main house’s grand entrance boasts original iron railings and concrete formed steps opening up to a large living area with a wood burning fireplace and stunning spiral staircase ascending to the second story. There is a storm/root cellar located under the kitchen floor. Dripping in moss-covered oak trees, the landscape slopes gently towards the boat docks located along Bright's Creek. The potential and opportunity this property exudes is endless if you have vision and a love of history. You won’t want to miss seeing this gem and making it your own! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
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$550,000
18813 Sims Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
6beds
4,039sqft
Residential
Built in 1901
1.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$4,244 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Cody Maley cody@scoutsouth.com,
Scout South Properties
Bought with:
Cody Maley
Scout South Properties
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 394021
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 12 x 22
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 12 x 22
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 22 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,039
- Total interior livable area: 4,039 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: Brights Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.7 Acres
- Features: 1-3 acres
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 056109370000185.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- See Remarks, Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Baldwin EMC
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: River Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gulf Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $729,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,589
- Price range: $550K - $550K
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Ownership: Whole/Full
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Sold | $550,000-15.3%$136/sqft |
Source:  Baldwin Realtors #394021 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$161/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #394021 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $699,000-12.5%$173/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #394021 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000-3.2%$198/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #394021 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #329406 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2023 | Listing removed | $825,000$204/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #329406 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2023 | Price change | $825,000-5.7%$204/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #329406 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2022 | Price change | $875,000-12.4%$217/sqft |
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| 6/6/2022 | Price change | $999,000-22.9%$247/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$321/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,043 +5% | $72,980 +5% |
| 2024 | $1,945 +10.5% | $69,480 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $1,761 | $62,900 -46.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $117,880 +17.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $100,360 +131.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $43,340 +12.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $38,600 +9% |
| 2018 | -- | $35,420 -0.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $35,580 +6.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $33,420 +4.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $32,040 |
| 2014 | -- | $32,040 +19.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $26,720 +6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $25,140 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,180 -12.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,660 +3.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $27,800 -1.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $28,260 |
| 2006 | -- | $28,260 +8.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,120 -2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $26,760 |
| 2003 | $704 +3.8% | $26,760 +3.6% |
| 2002 | $679 +1.8% | $25,840 |
| 2001 | $667 | $25,840 |
| 2000 | $667 | $25,840 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 36542
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Foley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 6.1 mi
- 4/10Foley Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6 mi
- 7/10Foley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Foley Elementary
- Middle: Foley Middle
- High: Foley High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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