NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 W 8th Ave Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Estimated Value: $539,495 - $622,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$408/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 13, 2023

Last sale price $490,000 $340 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,243/month

241 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Gulf Shores Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cottage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2023

Beautiful home with fenced in yard on one of the best streets in Gulf Shores! This 4/2 has been well taken care of and is move-in ready. Upgrades include a new roof in 2020, new class 5 hurricane windows in 2017 (with shutters on the south facing windows & doors), new large back deck and stairs in 2019, and the water heater and A/C replaced in 2014. This home also has newer LVP flooring throughout the living areas and carpet in all bedrooms was replaced in 2021. You will love spending time in your backyard, whether you are soaking up the views, sitting in the brand new hot tub, catching fish / crabs, or jumping on your boat and heading out for a day on the lagoon. There is also a kayak launch to launch your kayaks, canoe, or paddle boards! The home is a short walk to the beach or some of the best restaurants Gulf Shores has to offer. The large lot boasts beautiful oaks in the front yard, and a seawall in the back. You don’t want to miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brent Sexton

Engel and Volkers Gulf Shores Listed on: 06/10/2022

Engel and Volkers Gulf Shores

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Willman

RE/MAX Paradise

RE/MAX Paradise

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75' x 141'
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Fenced

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Termite Clearance

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Gulf Shores Elementary School
  • Gulf Shores High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Gulf Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-04-17-3-000-068.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,014

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Slab & Piers
  • Construction Status: Resale
  • Flood Zone: VE,AE
  • Property Amenities: Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Covered Patio, Fenced, Internet, Outdoor Hot Tub, Termite Contract, Porch-Back, Porch-Front
  • Property Type: Residential Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • View: Direct Lagoon Front
  • Parcel Id Tax Id: 66-04-17-3-000-068.000
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Geo Subdivision: AL
  • Living Room Group: Living Room
  • Property Legal Description: 75' X 157' IRR LOT A OF LOT 2 BLK 2 GULFWOODS SUB UNIT 4 PB4 PG338 LYING IN THE CITY OF GULF SHORES
  • Subdivsn Or Commnty: Gulf Woods
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Range-Electric, Smoke Detector, Stack Washer/Dryer
  • Estimated Living Area: 1440
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9' X10', On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11' X 15', On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 8' X 11', On Level: Main Level
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Floors: Carpet, Laminate
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13' X 8', On Level: Main Level
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 11' X 24', On Level: Main Level
  • Master Bed: Dimensions: 11' X15', On Level: Main Level
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 340.28
  • Property Interior Stories: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bathroom Combo: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: Other - See Remarks

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Little Lagoon
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Property Type: Lagoon Front - Building

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Three or More Vehicles

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Sewage-City, Baldwin Emc, Gulf Shores Utilities

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Block Unit: A/2
  • Lot Description: Less Than 1 Acre
  • Lot Size: 75' X 141'

Tax Info

  • Property Taxes: 1013.64
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16251

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2022
Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Jacqueline Fay Rausch Revocable Trust
Bought by
Thomas Crystal P and Thomas Wendell M
Seller's Agent
Brent Sexton
Engel and Volkers Gulf Shores
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Willman
RE/MAX Paradise
List Price
$644,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$154,000
-23.91%
Views
145
Current Estimated Value
$588,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.27%
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Outstanding Balance
$426,829
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,296

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2021
Sold by
Rausch Jacqueline Fay and Rausch Jacqueline Fay
Bought by
Rausch Jacqueline F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Lucas Donald R
Bought by
Diii Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2008
Sold by
Mckerall Samuel G
Bought by
Lee Deidre W
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thomas Crystal P $490,000 --
Rausch Jacqueline F -- None Available
Diii Properties Llc $198,000 None Available
Lee Deidre W -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thomas Crystal P $441,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Sold $490,000 -10.9% $340 / Sq Ft
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2023 02/01/23 Price Changed $550,000 -6.1% $382 / Sq Ft
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Price Changed $585,500 -2.4% $407 / Sq Ft
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Price Changed $599,999 -6.8% $417 / Sq Ft
06/10/2022 06/10/22 For Sale $644,000 +154.5% $447 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 Sold $253,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/04/2015 08/04/15 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 For Sale $253,000 -- $160 / 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 $1,461 $44,280 $21,020 $23,260
2023 $1,151 $44,140 $22,180 $21,960
2022 $912 $35,120 $0 $0
2021 $1,014 $25,440 $0 $0
2020 $952 $30,200 $0 $0
2019 $840 $26,820 $0 $0
2018 $827 $25,060 $0 $0
2017 $1,548 $46,520 $0 $0
2016 $1,548 $46,520 $0 $0
2015 -- $41,580 $0 $0
2014 -- $39,720 $0 $0
2013 -- $39,720 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 332206

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 66-04-17-3-000-068.000