$285,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2021

497 Plantation Rd Unit 1246 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Fort Morgan Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
847 Sq Ft
7.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$336 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beachside
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Beach Access
  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Gated with Attendant

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome to paradise in this 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom condo with breathtaking gulf views! This very well kept and maintained condo is turn key and move-in/rental ready! NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring just put in, in both bedrooms and there's tile throughout the rest of the condo, no carpet, easy to clean. This condo boasts an open floor plan with new paint, fans, blinds & curtains, refrigerator, LVP halfway up the hallway walls, flat screen tv's and more! The master bedroom and bathroom have had the popcorn removed from the ceilings, HVAC was replaced new in 2016, dishwasher and water heater were also replaced new in 2017. This condo comes fully furnished and has the most breathtaking views of the gulf, which can be enjoyed by all out on the large balcony. You can also enjoy spending time on the white sandy beaches, watching boats, taking a swim, enjoying a walk or getting a tan! Gulf Shores Plantation has all the amenities you can think of including: 6 outdoor pools, hot tubs, outdoor grills, a mini putting green, volleyball & basketball area, horseshoes, shuffleboard and more! If you're hungry and don't feel like cooking, enjoy Sally Bass Island Grill on-site or take a short drive to other amazing restaurants. VRBO #: 9161431

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meagan VonEberstein

Wheeles Realty Listed on: 05/11/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Lazzarino

eXp Realty Southern Branch

eXp Realty Southern Branch

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,091

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Beachside
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $466 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Concrete Fiber Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 847 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gulf Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 68-09-29-0-000-003.006942
  • $1,685 special tax assessment

Community Details

Overview

  • $600 Additional Association Fee
  • Association fees include management, cable, common area insurance, common area maintenance, pest control, recreational facilities, reserve funds, security, taxes-common area, trash, water/sewer, pool
  • 1 Elevator
  • Resort Conference Center Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Sauna
  • Community Wi-Fi

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Fenced around community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,091

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$466 per month

Listing Details

  • Additional Amenity Fees: 600
  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Slab
  • Construction Status: Resale
  • Flood Zone: X,AE,VE,0.2 PCT
  • Property Amenities: Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Internet, Patio, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Property Type: Residential Attached
  • Recurring Spec Asmt Amt: 1685
  • Recurring Special Assmt: Yes
  • Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Style: Condo
  • View: Indirect Gulf Side
  • Owners Association: Yes
  • Parcel Id Tax Id: 68-09-29-0-000-003.006942
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Geo Subdivision: AL
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Estimated Living Area: 847
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Elevators: 1
  • Floors: Tile, Vinyl
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 8x8, On Level: Main Level
  • Living Dining: Dimensions: 16x14, On Level: Main Level
  • Master Bed: Dimensions: 13x11, On Level: Main Level
  • Primary Bedroom Bathroom: 1st Floor Master, Private Water Closet, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 336.48
  • Property Interior Stories: 1
  • Unit Floor: 2
  • Primary Bedroom Bathroom Combo: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Gulf Of Mexico
  • Exterior Finish: Concrete Board
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Property Type: Beach Accs (Wlk <=1/4 Mi), Beach Side - Building, Deeded Access, Gulf Accs (Wlk <=1/4 Mi), Gulf Front - Building

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Condo: Lot Parking

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric (Cool)
  • Utilities: Baldwin Emc

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees: 466
  • Association Fees Include: Association Management, Cable, Common Area Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Reserve Funds, Security, Taxes-Common Area, Trash, Water/Sewer, Pool
  • Community Amenities: Bbq Area, Condo 1-Bdrms In Complex, Condo 2-Bdrms In Complex, Condo 3-Bdrms In Complex, Exercise Room, Fencing, Guard At Gate, Internet, Pool - Indoor, Landscaping, Pool - Outdoor, Spa/Hot Tub, Steam/Sauna, Tennis/Racquetball, Gated, Pets - No Pets
  • Condo Building Stories: 3
  • Condo Complex: Resort Conference Center

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Saving Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Lot Info

  • Lot Block Unit: 1246
  • Lot Description: Water View

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Incm Producing Potential: Yes
  • Rental Program: Yes

Tax Info

  • Property Taxes: 1090.88
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 78098

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Clark Todd Barret and Clark Geeta Anjali
Bought by
Crocker Matt and Crocker Kara
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Lazzarino
eXp Realty Southern Branch
Buyer's Agent
Matt Crocker
Coldwell Banker Reehl Prop Fairhope
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-9.21%
Views
337
Current Estimated Value
$348,211

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,211
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.42%
Original Mortgage
$258,750
Outstanding Balance
$252,105
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,106

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2021
Sold by
Watts Tammy
Bought by
Clark Todd Barret and Maker Clark Geeta
Seller's Agent
Meagan VonEberstein
Wheeles Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Lazzarino
eXp Realty Southern Branch
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2016
Sold by
Watts Bobby
Bought by
Watts Tammy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2005
Sold by
Kilpatrick Shelby
Bought by
Watts Bobby and Watts Tammy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $345,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Professional Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer $61,500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $258,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Sold $345,000 -8.0% $407 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Price Changed $374,900 -1.3% $443 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 For Sale $380,000 +33.3% $449 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $285,000 -1.4% $336 / Sq Ft
05/31/2021 05/31/21 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 For Sale $289,000 0.0% $341 / Sq Ft
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $289,000 -- $341 / 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 $1,938 $69,200 $0 $69,200
2023 $2,037 $71,140 $0 $71,140
2022 $1,565 $55,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,314 $45,740 $0 $0
2020 $1,243 $43,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,124 $38,960 $0 $0
2018 $982 $33,880 $0 $0
2017 $839 $28,800 $0 $0
2016 $721 $24,560 $0 $0
2015 $721 $24,560 $0 $0
2014 $697 $23,720 $0 $0
2013 -- $22,020 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 313841

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 68-09-29-0-000-003.006-942