Your Island Oasis awaits! This stunning raised beach cottage is located in the heart of everything that Gulf Shores has to offer. Enjoy a short stroll to shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and of course the beach! Situated on a dead end road, this low traffic location will allow countless hours of uninterrupted beach life enjoyment. As you approach the home, stairs will lead you to the main entrance where you are greeted by an open great room featuring an area for dining, the kitchen, and the living room. The space is filled with natural light and the water views are simply breathtaking. A conveniently located full bathroom is located in the hall for easy access for your guests. Two bedrooms allow for the perfect place to unwind and relax after a long day at the beach or on the boat! Below the home there is ample storage space as well as semi-finished space to enjoy the incredible weather that Coastal Alabama offers year round. The large level back yard leads directly to the canal where you can easily access little lagoon via boat or kayak! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to truly own a piece of paradise in one of the best kept secret beach towns! New roof, HVAC, electrical and plumbing added in 2016! Buyer or buyer's agent to verify all pertinent information. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Active
Price increase: $10K (7/27)
$469,900
217 W 4th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2beds
768sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,721/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$612/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning raised beach cottageLow traffic location
- 113 days |
- 1,211 |
- 62 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nathan G Hughes PHONE:919-455-5933,
JPAR Gulf Coast,
Camelle Coley 251-401-9668,
JPAR Gulf Coast - Orange Beach
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 389062
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Single Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch Open, Covered Patio
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Front Building
- Body of water: Canal To Little Lagoon
Lot
- Features: Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 6604202000124.000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Beach
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water City
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Access Deeded, More Than Two Pets Allowed
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gulf Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $612/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $464,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,406
- Date on market: 12/15/2025
- Ownership type: Whole Full
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $469,900+2.2%$612/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $459,900-2.1%$599/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,900$612/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listing removed | $469,900$612/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $469,900-1.1%$612/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+28.4%$618/sqft |
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| 11/18/2021 | Sold | $369,900$482/sqft |
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| 10/20/2021 | Pending sale | $369,900$482/sqft |
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| 10/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $369,900+19.3%$482/sqft |
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| 9/30/2020 | Sold | $310,000-2.5%$404/sqft |
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| 9/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $318,000$414/sqft |
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| 9/2/2020 | Pending sale | $318,000-2.5%$414/sqft |
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| 3/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $326,000+38.1%$424/sqft |
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| 7/13/2016 | Sold | $236,000-2.6%$307/sqft |
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| 4/19/2016 | Price change | $242,400-2.7%$316/sqft |
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| 3/9/2016 | Listed for sale | $249,000+66%$324/sqft |
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| 10/22/2015 | Sold | $150,000-9.1%$195/sqft |
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| 8/5/2015 | Price change | -- |
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| 7/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $165,000+266.7%$215/sqft |
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| 6/14/2013 | Sold | $45,000$59/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,406 +7.2% | $43,960 +7% |
| 2024 | $1,311 +2.5% | $41,100 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $1,279 | $40,120 +37.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $29,200 -45.8% |
| 2021 | $800 +6.9% | $53,860 +123.9% |
| 2020 | $749 +2.1% | $24,060 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $734 +16.2% | $23,600 +15.1% |
| 2018 | $632 +3.5% | $20,500 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $610 | $19,860 +31.7% |
| 2016 | $610 | $15,080 +10.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $13,660 +3.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $13,180 |
| 2013 | -- | $13,180 -8.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,460 |
| 2010 | -- | $14,460 -20.5% |
| 2009 | $555 -19.9% | $18,180 -18.7% |
| 2008 | $693 -26% | $22,360 -24.8% |
| 2007 | $936 -4.6% | $29,720 |
| 2006 | $981 +168.7% | $29,720 +168.7% |
| 2005 | $365 +5.7% | $11,060 +5.7% |
| 2004 | $345 | $10,460 |
| 2003 | $345 +34.1% | $10,460 +34.1% |
| 2002 | $257 +1.5% | $7,800 |
| 2001 | $254 +26.5% | $7,800 +3.7% |
| 2000 | $200 | $7,520 |
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Neighborhood: 36542
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Gulf Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Gulf Shores Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Gulf Shores High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GulfShoresElementary
- Middle: GulfShoresMiddle
- High: GulfShoresHigh
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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