$495,500
SOLD SEP 30, 2016

Island Towers 521 W Beach Blvd Unit 501 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,621 Sq Ft
1.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$306 Per Sq Ft

180 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2016

Beautifully Furnished 3 Bed, 3 Bath East Corner Unit with Fantastic Gulf Views! Granite Counters and Stainless Appliances! Fabulous Complex Amenities include Indoor and Outdoor Pools and a Gulf Front Fitness Center. Conveniently located on the 5th Floor...Park on the 4th Floor and Walk Up! No Waiting for Elevators!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Non Member

Non Member Office Listed on: 02/28/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office Listed on: 02/28/2016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,349

Year Built

2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Steel Frame
  • Property Amenities: Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Window Treatments
  • Property Type: Residential Attached
  • Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Style: Condo
  • Type of Unit: Penthouse
  • 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, Range-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Estimated Living Area: 1621
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x10, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Area Type: Dining/Kitchen Combo
  • Floors: Carpet, Tile
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10x15, On Level: Main Level
  • Living Dining: Dimensions: 14x21, On Level: Main Level
  • Master Bed: Dimensions: 14x21
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 305.68
  • Property Interior Stories: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Condo: Covered Parking

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric, Central Electric (Cool)
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Sewage-City, Total Electric, Water Heater-Electric, Water-City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees: 675
  • Association Fees Include: Association Management, Cable, Common Area Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Taxes-Common Area, Trash, Water/Sewer
  • Community Amenities: Bbq Area, Exercise Room, Pool - Indoor, 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: 271131

Multi Family

  • Number Units: 65

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
White G Stephen G and White Nancy Jacobi
Bought by
Lrab Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2020
Sold by
Lrab Llc
Bought by
White G Stephen G and White Nancy Jacobi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2018
Sold by
White Stephen G and White Nancy Jacobi
Bought by
Lrab Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2016
Closed on
Sep 29, 2016
Sold by
Jppe Llc
Bought by
White George Stephen and White Nancy Jacobi
Seller's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$495,500
Sold Price
$495,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$396,400
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2013
Sold by
Braune John C and Braune Kathleen M
Bought by
Jppe Ll

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2004
Sold by
Kitchens Blakely M and Kitchens Morgan D
Bought by
Braune John C and Braune Kathleen M
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 -- None Available
Warranty Deed $369,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $511,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $511,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $495,900 None Available
Warranty Deed $495,500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- Slt
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $369,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $396,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $779,263 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $995,000 +100.8% $614 / Sq Ft
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Sold $495,500 0.0% $306 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2016 02/28/16 For Sale $495,500 -- $306 / 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 $3,905 $118,340 $0 $0
2020 $3,637 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Paige Randall

    EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

    (251) 597-6218

    1 Total Sale

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  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Non Member

    Non Member Office

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About Island Towers

Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 236404

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 66-04-20-3-000-004.001-901

Alabama Baldwin County Gulf Shores 36542

521 W Beach Blvd Unit 501, Gulf Shores, AL

This home is located at 521 W Beach Blvd Unit 501, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 and is currently priced at $495,500, approximately $305 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 521 W Beach Blvd Unit 501 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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