$465,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

1496 Sandpiper Ln Unit 5 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,256 Sq Ft
1.15 Acres

Recently Sold

$370 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Lagoon View
  • Community Pool
  • Gulf Shores Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1.15 Acre Lot
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of May 2025

Perfect Vacation Rental, surrounded by water with easy access only 2 blocks to the Gulf! Although this is considered a "Condo"- this isactually a completely detached single family home in Osprey, a small quiet community, with the super LOW HOA fees and anopportunity to self-manage your own Money Making vacation rental property! Sandy Blue is your quintessential beach getaway, plenty ofparking below makes it easy for guests! Raised beach construction offers a nice downstairs and upstairs indoor/ outdoor living. From thecurb, Sandy Blue is a head turner, with light metal roof, and cheerful light blue exterior. You will find extra enclosed storage for bikes andbeach chairs, and an outdoor shower which makes coming and going easy for you and guests. Upstairs, a welcoming huge outdoorwrap around deck, offers a nice view and plenty of space to enjoy sunset dinners or a cocktail. Inside, an ample living and dining spaceis fully furnished, roomy and bright with updated LVP flooring. Right off the galley kitchen, you will find the living quarters with Master- inthe back with an updated ensuite. The other bedroom with bunkbeds will be great for kids and connects directly to a full bath. InteriorWasher and dryer make this set up simple to rent for short term renters! This home can be your own little piece of paradise for at a greatPRICE! Fun for everyone, Offering a private fishing pier and swimming pool. Booked easily and frequently, request your showing today!Buyer to verify all information during due diligence. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Miriam Rogers

Poppy Properties, LLC Listed on: 02/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Guy

Blue Ripple Realty INC

Blue Ripple Realty INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,553

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 1.15 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 146.5 x 342

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Stilt Home
  • Metal Roof
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Lagoon Views

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Gulf Shores Elementary School
  • Gulf Shores Middle School
  • Gulf Shores High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Underground Utilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6706243001045.000.905

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, common area insurance, ground maintenance, pool

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,553

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • View: Indirect Lagoon Side
  • Parcel Number: 6706243001045.000.905
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Beach
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: Fishing, Pool - Outdoor
  • ResoLotFeatures: Less than 1 acre
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1502
  • Co List Office Phone: 850-637-6664
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Osprey
  • Architectural Style: Raised Beach
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Seller
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1256
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Resale
  • Reso Window Features: Window Treatments
  • BK20_LFD_BoatFacilities_4: None
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Features: Community, Association
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Gulf Accs (<=1/4 Mi), Lagoon Acc (<=1/4 Mi)
  • Construction Type: Hardboard
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Gulf Shores Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Electric (Cool)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 125
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Owners Only

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Common Area Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Pool

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Gulf Shores Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 146.5 x 342
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 50103
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2552.88

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Gulf Shores Elementary
  • HighSchool: Gulf Shores High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2004
Sold by
Smith Nix Daniel M and Smith Nix Karen
Bought by
Smith Nix Daniel M and Smith Nix Karen
Current Estimated Value
$424,984

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer $108,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $108,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $465,000 -0.9% $370 / Sq Ft
02/17/2025 02/17/25 For Sale $469,000 +13.6% $373 / Sq Ft
01/26/2024 01/26/24 Sold $413,000 -6.1% $329 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2023 12/04/23 For Sale $439,900 +54.4% $350 / Sq Ft
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Sold $285,000 -1.7% $324 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/31/2020 12/31/20 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2020 12/23/20 For Sale $290,000 -- $330 / Sq Ft
Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $0 $0 $0
2023 $0 $0 $0 $0
2022 $0 $0 $0 $0
2021 $0 $0 $0 $0
2020 $0 $0 $0 $0
2019 $0 $0 $0 $0
2018 $0 $0 $0 $0
2017 $0 $0 $0 $0
2016 $0 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $43,960 $0 $0
2013 -- $196,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 374303

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 67-06-24-3-001-045.000