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  • $425,000

    481 W Canal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    3beds
    1,940sqft
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    $2,461/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1978
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $219/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Groomed fenced backyardSeparate dining roomAll windows have blindsBrick ranchOpen floor planFully enclosed sunroomSplit bedroom floor plan
    Looking for a home near the beach but in a quiet neighborhood? Then this lovely brick ranch with open floor plan is for you. This property offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a large kitchen with new appliances and separate dining room. A split bedroom floor plan has 2 bedrooms that are each 12X13 an 18X20 master suite. This home also has a fully enclosed sunroom, a 2 car attached garage and all windows have blinds. The groomed fenced backyard has a 1 car garage with attached greenhouse, garden area and a 16X8 shed. Enjoy quiet evenings under your own beautiful magnolia tree while close to shopping, parks and churches.
    34 days
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    759
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    Listed by:

    Property Owner (251) 923-9578

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced air, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.45 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 6603082000033000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Wood
      • Foundation: Piers
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1978

      Utilities & green energy

      • Utilities for property: Water-City, Sewage-Septic, Baldwin Co Sewer Service, Gulf Shores Utilities

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Gulf Shores

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $219/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $355,000
      • Date on market: 7/1/2026
      • Ownership type: Whole/Full

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,438/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/19/2026Pending sale$425,000$219/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/1/2026Listed for sale$425,000+78.2%$219/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/10/2018Sold$238,500-4.4%$123/sqft
        Source: Baldwin Realtors #262633 Report a problem
        11/16/2017Listed for sale$249,500$129/sqft
        Source: Bellator Real Estate & Dev Gulf Shores #262633 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $34,300 +7%
        2024-- $32,060 -3.5%
        2023$1,097 $33,240 +29.8%
        2022-- $25,600 +13%
        2021$473 -15.5%$22,660 +3.7%
        2020$560 +2%$21,860 +2%
        2019$549 $21,440 +7.5%
        2018-- $19,940 +15%
        2017-- $17,340 +6.1%
        2016-- $16,340 +2.8%
        2015-- $15,900 +9.4%
        2014-- $14,540 +4.8%
        2013-- $13,880 -2%
        2011-- $14,160 -13.6%
        2010-- $16,380 -10.4%
        2009-- $18,280 -8.5%
        2008-- $19,980 -20.8%
        2007-- $25,240 +69.9%
        2006-- $14,860 +10.9%
        2005-- $13,400 +7.5%
        2004$311 $12,460
        2003-- $12,460 +6.1%
        2002-- $11,740
        2001-- $11,740
        2000$338 $11,740
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 36542

        Getting around

        13 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        28 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Gulf Shores Elementary
        • Middle: Gulf Shores Middle
        • High: Gulf Shores

        Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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