$485,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2015

Island Towers 521 W Beach Blvd Unit 1401 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
2004 Built

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

397 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Steam Room
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Gulf Shores Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of January 2015

EXCEPTIONAL EAST CORNER GULF FRONT CONDO ** BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ** HIGH END FINISHES ** GORGEOUS VIEW ** PRIVATE BALCONY !! LOCATION ! LOCATION ! LOCATION ! CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT ** STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES ** COVERED PARKING ** GRILLING AREA SIDE OF BUILDING **

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lorraine Gatti

RE/MAX of Orange Beach Brokerage Phone: 251-233-9790 Listed on: 12/20/2013

RE/MAX of Orange Beach

Last Buyer's Agent

Jerry Peters

Advantage Real Estate License #67962

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,349

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • End Unit

Parking

  • Covered Parking

Home Design

  • Steel Frame
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Underground Utilities
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6604203000004001928

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include management, cable TV, common area insurance, ground maintenance, reserve funds, security, taxes-common area, trash, water/sewer
  • 77 Units

Amenities

  • Steam Room
  • Lobby

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Security Service
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,349

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • View: Direct Gulf-Across Rd
  • Parcel Number: 6604203000004001928
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: Common Lobby, Covered Entry, Fitness Center, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Steam/Sauna
  • Water Body Name: Gulf of Mexico
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Fire Sprinkler System, Security Service, Security System
  • Attribution Contact: PHONE: 251-233-9790
  • Co List Office Phone: 251-981-2400
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Island Tower
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1700
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Reso Structure Type: Condo
  • Reso Window Features: Window Treatments, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • BK20_LFD_BoatFacilities_4: None
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Stories: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Lvg/Dng/Ktchn Combo
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 130
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 12
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Area: 150
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 168

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Gulf Front - Building
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, Other-See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Other-See Remarks, Stucco, Steel Frame, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Covered

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities, Cable Connected
  • Cooling: Central Electric (Cool), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 675
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Cable TV, Common Area Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds, Security, Taxes-Common Area, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: 2+ Family Residence

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 77
  • Number Of Units Total: 77

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2013
Closed on
Jan 28, 2015
Sold by
Black Jack Holdings Llc
Bought by
Watson Darryl and Watson Shannon
Seller's Agent
Lorraine Gatti
RE/MAX of Orange Beach
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Peters
Advantage Real Estate
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$485,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,156
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$631,745

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2008
Sold by
Hammons Lynn and Blaize Janie
Bought by
Black Jack Holdings Llc
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
Vendors Lien $485,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $1,000,000 +106.2% $617 / Sq Ft
01/30/2015 01/30/15 Sold $485,000 0.0% $285 / Sq Ft
01/21/2015 01/21/15 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2013 12/20/13 For Sale $485,000 -- $285 / 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 $5,349 $162,100 $0 $162,100
2023 $5,135 $155,620 $0 $155,620
2022 $4,173 $126,440 $0 $0
2021 $3,980 $118,340 $0 $0
2020 $3,712 $110,220 $0 $0
2019 $3,627 $107,640 $0 $0
2018 $3,445 $102,120 $0 $0
2017 $3,391 $100,500 $0 $0
2016 $3,124 $92,400 $0 $0
2015 $3,017 $89,160 $0 $0
2014 $2,942 $86,880 $0 $0
2013 -- $81,060 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 206777

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 66-04-20-3-000-004.001-928