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  • $449,999

    18800 James Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    2beds
    1,200sqft
    : 
    Residential
    Built in 1960
    1.23 Acres Lot
    $423,000 Zestimate®
    $375/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Step back in time while enjoying modern comfort and exceptional income potential in this beautifully restored historic waterfront home. Originally built in 1904 as the supervisor’s house for the Cypress Lumber Company, this authentic cypress and heart pine residence blends timeless character w/extensive updates & flexibility to serve as a primary residence, short-term rental, guest house, or multigenerational living opportunity.Fully restored in 2022, house features a solid poured-concrete pillar foundation, new plumbing and wiring to code, new sheetrock, pull-down attic access. Renovations include E-rated hurricane impact windows, 2022 metal roof, 2022 mini-split HVAC, 2022 hot water heater, 2025 kitchen cabinets &appliances, beautifully restored original heart pine flooring, current termite bond.Perfectly located close to everything—shopping, dining, entertainment, beaches—yet tucked beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks on 1.2 unrestricted acres w/ 100 feet "no wake zone" of waterfront on Brights Creek. Enjoy direct water access to the Bon Secour River, Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile Bay & the Gulf of America. Boat to waterfront restaurants, cruise to Perdido Pass & the Gulf beaches. Home offers an open living/kitchen concept, 2bed-s with closets, 1full bath with walk-in shower + an additional half bath. A spacious rear room provides flexibility and could easily be converted into a second full bathroom. Additional highlights include a new laundry room with washer & dryer, restored original pine siding, new front porch, St. Augustine sodded lawn, and a one-car garage, + additional RV hook-up. Unrestricted zoning + ideal location + waterfront = outstanding investment potential.An adjacent property is available w/ first rights to buyers—ask listing agent for details. Old South Alabama charm, modern upgrades, unbeatable location+ income opportunity make this a rare and versatile waterfront investment. Sold Furnished. Buyer to verify in Buyer to verify all informatio
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 02, 2026 at 09:23am

    Listed by:

    Tatyana Hall PHONE:251-216-2772,

    Waters Edge Realty

    Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 389003MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 204
      • Dimensions: 12 x 17
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 206.08
      • Dimensions: 16.1 x 12.8
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 66.69
      • Dimensions: 11.7 x 5.7
      Heating
      • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
      Cooling
      • Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Split Bedroom Plan
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,200
      • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Attached, RV Access/Parking
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Termite Contract
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: River
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: River
      • Waterfront features: River Front, Other-See Remarks, Waterfront
      • Body of water: Bon Secour River
      Lot
      • Size: 1.23 Acres
      • Dimensions: 100 x 576
      • Features: 1-3 acres, Level, Few Trees
      Details
      • Parcel number: 6109370000158.000
      • Zoning description: Not Zoned

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Residential
      Materials
      • Hardboard, Frame
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Baldwin EMC
      • Gas: Gas-Natural
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Gulf Shores Utilities, Cable Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Krump Landing
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Gulf Shores

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $375/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $205,400
      • Price range: $450K - $450K
      • Date on market: 12/13/2025
      • Ownership: Whole/Full

        Estimated market value

        $423,000

        $402,000 - $444,000

        $2,161/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        1/8/2026Listed for sale$449,999+298.6%$375/sqft
        Source: Baldwin Realtors #389003 Report a problem
        1/14/2022Sold$112,900$94/sqft
        Source: WAMLS #147266 Report a problem
        12/3/2021Pending sale$112,900$94/sqft
        Source: WAMLS #147266 Report a problem
        12/2/2021Listed for sale$112,900$94/sqft
        Source: WAMLS #147266 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $20,540 +7%
        2024-- $19,200 -3.9%
        2023$559 $19,980 +21.1%
        2022-- $16,500 -42.7%
        2021$806 +28%$28,800 +28%
        2020$630 $22,500
        2019$630 +7.1%$22,500 +7.1%
        2018$588 -0.8%$21,000
        2017$593 +0.9%$21,000 +16.7%
        2016$588 $18,000
        2015-- $18,000
        2014-- $18,000 +77.9%
        2013-- $10,120 -29.6%
        2011-- $14,380
        2010-- $14,380
        2009$403 +9.1%$14,380 +9.1%
        2008$369 -19.6%$13,180 -19.6%
        2007$459 +166.2%$16,400 +166.2%
        2006$172 +2%$6,160 +2%
        2005$169 -12.7%$6,040 -12.7%
        2004$194 $6,920
        2003$194 +1.5%$6,920 +1.5%
        2002$191 +1.8%$6,820
        2001$188 $6,820
        2000$188 $6,820

        Find assessor info on the county website

        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $2,405/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2270
        Property taxes
        $135
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 36542

          Nearby schools

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          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.

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