$482,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2016

Island Towers 521 W Beach Blvd Unit 1702 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,605 Sq Ft
2004 Built

Recently Sold

$300 Per Sq Ft

422 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Fitness Center
  • High Ceiling
  • Gulf Shores Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Furnished

About This Home

As of August 2024

Huge Price Reduction! Completely Furnished with awesome rental history. Ready to rent or move in today! Floor to ceiling windows in living area, spacious balcony, large bedrooms, granite counter tops, tile floors, all the bells and whistles.Amazing Gulf View from this 17th floor unit. Walking distance from most of Gulf Shores, great location, a Must See!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Wayne Sanspree

Poole & Assoc. Investments, Inc. Listed on: 04/17/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,270

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned Within Corp Limits

Parking

  • Covered Parking

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Reinforced Concrete Foundation
  • Steel Frame
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,605 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • High Ceiling
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, cable, common area insurance, common area maintenance, recreational facilities, reserve funds, security, taxes-common area, trash, water/sewer
  • Island Tower Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions
  • 26-Story Property

Recreation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,270

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Steel Frame, P-I-P Reinforced Concrete, Pilings
  • Property Amenities: High Ceilings
  • Property Type: Residential Attached
  • Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Style: Condo
  • View: Direct Gulf-Across Rd
  • Zoning Area: Within Corp Limits
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Geo Subdivision: AL
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Estimated Living Area: 1605
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x10
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x13
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Area: Dimensions: 12x8
  • Dining Area Type: Lvg/Dng/Ktchn Combo
  • Floors: Carpet, Tile
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13x10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13x13
  • Master Bed: Dimensions: 12x14
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 300.31
  • Property Interior Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Gulf Of Mexico
  • Roof: Built Up Flat
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Property Type: Gulf Front - Building

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Condo: Covered Parking

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Sewage-City, Water-City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees: 675
  • Association Fees Include: Association Management, Cable, Common Area Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Reserve Funds, Security, Taxes-Common Area, Trash, Water/Sewer
  • Community Amenities: Covered Entry, Exercise Room, Pool - Indoor, Landscaping, Pool - Outdoor
  • Condo Building Stories: 26
  • Condo Complex: Island Tower

Green Features

  • Energy Saving Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 271168

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2024
Closed on
Aug 16, 2024
Sold by
Ryals Aaron P and Ryals Heather L
Bought by
Watson Darryl and Watson Shannon
Seller's Agent
Riggs Symonds
MarMac Real Estate Coastal
Buyer's Agent
Riggs Symonds
MarMac Real Estate Coastal
List Price
$940,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-12.23%
Views
1178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2015
Closed on
Aug 19, 2016
Sold by
Dean Robert E
Bought by
Ryals Aaron P and Ryals Heather L
Seller's Agent
Jason Wayne Sanspree
Poole & Assoc. Investments, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$482,000
Sold Price
$482,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%
Original Mortgage
$361,500
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $825,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $482,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $361,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $305,485 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $935,000 +13.3% $585 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $825,000 -10.3% $517 / Sq Ft
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Price Changed $920,000 -2.1% $576 / Sq Ft
06/20/2024 06/20/24 For Sale $940,000 +95.0% $589 / Sq Ft
08/19/2016 08/19/16 Sold $482,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
06/12/2016 06/12/16 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2015 04/17/15 For Sale $482,000 -- $300 / 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 $5,270 $159,700 $0 $159,700
2023 $5,060 $153,320 $0 $153,320
2022 $4,110 $124,560 $0 $0
2021 $3,763 $111,800 $0 $0
2020 $3,499 $103,800 $0 $0
2019 $3,394 $100,620 $0 $0
2018 $3,289 $97,420 $0 $0
2017 $3,183 $94,220 $0 $0
2016 $3,109 $91,980 $0 $0
2015 $2,973 $87,840 $0 $0
2014 $2,899 $85,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $79,860 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dawn Tanner

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dawn Tanner

    Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB

    (251) 597-5190

    45 Total Sales

    Dawn Tanner
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  • Riggs Symonds

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Riggs Symonds

    MarMac Real Estate Coastal

    (256) 750-5664

    20 Total Sales

    Riggs Symonds
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  • Jason Wayne Sanspree

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jason Wayne Sanspree

    Poole & Assoc. Investments, Inc.

    (251) 609-3825

    27 Total Sales

    Jason Wayne Sanspree
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Non Member

    Non Member Office

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About Island Towers

Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 224857

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 66-04-20-3-000-004.001-938

Alabama Baldwin County Gulf Shores 36542

521 W Beach Blvd Unit 1702, Gulf Shores, AL

This home is located at 521 W Beach Blvd Unit 1702, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 and is currently priced at $482,000, approximately $300 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 521 W Beach Blvd Unit 1702 is a home located in Baldwin County with nearby schools including Gulf Shores Elementary School, Gulf Shores Middle School, and Gulf Shores High School.

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