This fully furnished, turnkey, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath, Gold Fortified beach house is ideally positioned just feet from the shoreline and offers stunning views from nearly every room. With 2,600 square feet of beautifully designed living space, this home comfortably sleeps 12, built for entertaining and relaxation. The main floor is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There is a ramp for the marine grade lift, two power lift chairs, an adjustable bed in the primary suite, and more. The seller will convey or replace this equipment/furniture to suit the buyer's needs. Inside, no expense was spared—from the upgraded kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and designer lighting to the gorgeous ceramic tiled walk-in showers with built-in shower niches and frameless shower doors. Walls of windows featuring upgraded blinds flood the rooms with natural light. The open floor plan leads to a massive wrap-around balcony, ideal for soaking in sunrise and sunset views. Luxury vinyl plank flooring is throughout. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and direct access to the wrap-around balcony. Upstairs is an additional family room, a reading nook, a kid-friendly bunk room, and three other ensuite bedrooms with stunning views. Built on concrete pilings, this property sits on a generous 1.51-acre lot (165'x400'), offering plenty of opportunities to add a pool, volleyball court, and much more. With its prime location, generous sleeping capacity, and high-end finishes, this home offers strong short-term rental income potential—making it a standout opportunity for investors or those looking to generate income when not in personal use. Whether your goals are a luxury vacation rental or your own slice of paradise, 601 Cortez Street delivers unmatched value along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Please be sure to see the Virtual Tour Links. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
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$2,090,000
601 Cortez St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
5beds
2,592sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2025
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$806/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beach houseEnsuite bedroomsAdditional family roomMassive wrap-around balconyHigh-end finishesLarge walk-in closetCeramic tiled walk-in showers
- 155 days
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Listed by:
Renae Stringer PHONE:251-752-0233,
RE/MAX of Orange Beach
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 378753
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- En Suite, Bunk Room, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Private Elevator, Handicap Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,592 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other/See Remarks, Three Or More Vehicles
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch Wrap, Covered Patio
- Exterior features: Wrap Around Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Eastern View, Western View, Northern View, Southern View, Other/See Remarks
- Waterfront features: Tier3, Other See Remarks, Gulf Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile, Beach Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile, Public Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile
Lot
- Features: Level, Corner Lot, Water View
Details
- Parcel number: 6907250000003.002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Beach
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2025
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Baldwin EMC, Gulf Shores Utilities, Water Heater Tankless, Baldwin Co Sewer Service, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: More Than Two Pets Allowed
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Ponce De Leon Court Annex
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gulf Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $806/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,167,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,537
- Date on market: 5/6/2025
- Ownership type: Whole Full
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $2,090,000+10.6%$806/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,890,000+641.2%$729/sqft |
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| 2/18/2022 | Sold | $255,000-13.6%$98/sqft |
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| 2/3/2022 | Pending sale | $295,000$114/sqft |
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| 11/2/2021 | Price change | $295,000-6.3%$114/sqft |
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| 9/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $315,000+137.7%$122/sqft |
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| 9/4/2018 | Sold | $132,500+48.9%$51/sqft |
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| 5/10/2017 | Sold | $89,000$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,537 +641.1% | $233,460 +641.1% |
| 2024 | $882 -31% | $31,500 -31% |
| 2023 | $1,279 | $45,680 +117.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $21,000 |
| 2021 | $613 +4.3% | $21,000 |
| 2020 | $588 | $21,000 |
| 2019 | $588 | $21,000 |
| 2018 | $588 -41.7% | $21,000 -41.7% |
| 2017 | $1,008 | $36,000 +233.3% |
| 2016 | $1,008 +233.3% | $10,800 |
| 2015 | $302 +5.9% | $10,800 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $286 | $10,200 |
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Neighborhood: 36542
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gulf Shores Elementary
- Middle: Gulf Shores Middle
- High: Gulf Shores High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





