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18800 James Road

Gulf Shores AL 36542

2
2
1200 sq. ft.
53578.8 sq. ft.
Other
Last sold for $420,000
Tatyana HallTatyana Hall, last sold this property on 01 April 2026 after 82 days on market.

Overview

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

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1200 sq. ft. floor area
53578.8 sq. ft. lot size
Other

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom other properties sold in Gulf Shores over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 18800 James Road is $462k.

Median value
$462k
Estimated value range
$115k - $1.33m
Median days on market
96
Estimated value trend
30%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Gulf Shores. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 18800 James Road

2026
Sold
$420,000
01 Apr 2026 by Tatyana Hall, of Waters Edge Realty
2022
Sold
Undisclosed
14 Jan 2022 by VALERIE MCJENKIN, of Corder Real Estate
2022
Sold
$112,900
14 Jan 2022 by Valerie Webb, of Corder Real Estate

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Local market activity for 2 bedroom other properties in Gulf Shores

In the last 12 months, 29 two-bedroom other properties similar to 18800 James Road, have been sold.

This represents a 25% increase in two-bedroom other properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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