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Single family home for sale at 494 E 1st Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 | MLS# 398620 | Listing updated on 2026-10-01
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$699,000

Monthly Est:$3,479

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,500sqft

494 E 1st Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

$3,479/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1980

  • $-- HOA

  • 5,140.08 sqft lot

  • $466/sq.ft

Description

UNDER $700K • SLEEPS 16 • DEEDED BEACH ACCESS • SHORT-TERM RENTAL DISTRICT • WALK EVERYWHERE! Beach properties with this combination of location, size, and flexibility under $700,000 are exceptionally rare! This fully furnished 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is currently configured as two separate 2-bedroom vacation-style units, comfortably sleeping up to 16 guests. Whether you're accommodating a large family, multiple families vacationing together, or simply enjoying extra space, this property offers an incredibly versatile layout. Located in the City of Gulf Shores Short-Term Rental District, this elevated beach home sits on pilings and features a durable metal roof, covered parking, abundant additional parking, two spacious covered decks, and ground-level patios perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. The oversized lot also offers plenty of room to add a private pool. Both units are beautifully finished with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, crown molding, luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, and open-concept living spaces. Best of all, the home is being sold fully furnished, making it move-in ready. The location is simply unbeatable. Leave the car behind and enjoy an easy walk to deeded beach access, the Gulf State Park Pier, Sea-N-Suds Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Island Market, Waffle House, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and many of Gulf Shores' most popular attractions. If you've been searching for a property that sleeps 16, offers deeded beach access, is located in the short-term rental district, is fully furnished, has room for a pool, and is priced under $700,000, opportunities like this don't come along often. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

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  • Listing updated: October 1, 2026 at 7:17 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Heather W Harp (125) 153-36677 DRE #146979-1 | RE/MAX of Orange Beach (251) 981-2400
  • Source: Baldwin County AOR MLS-AL | MLS#: 398620 Baldwin County AOR MLS-AL

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    2

  • County

    Baldwin County

  • City

    Gulf Shores

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1980

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,500 sqft

  • Lot Size

    5,140.08 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Baldwin County AOR MLS

  • MLS Number

    398620

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    108

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Interior Features

    Internet, Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Cooling

    Electric

  • Flooring

    Luxury Vinyl Plank

  • Heating

    Central

  • Appliances

    Disposal, Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1980

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Other See Remarks

  • Roof

    Metal

Utilities & Energy

  • Parking Features

    Three Car Carport

  • Utilities

    Gulf Shores Utilities, Baldwin Co Sewer Service

  • Pool Features

    None

Other Features

  • Community Features

    None

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Patio, Rear Porch, Porch Open, Front Porch, Covered Patio

  • Subdivision Name

    Gulf Shores

  • Lot Features

    Level, Some Trees, Less Than 1 Acre

Price History

DateEventPrice

07/21/2026

Source: mls_logoBaldwin County AOR MLS-AL #398620

Off Market

$699,000

$466/sqft

07/21/2026

Source: mls_logoBaldwin County AOR MLS-AL #398620

Listed for Sale

$699,000 +185.31%

$466/sqft

04/08/2026

Source: mls_logoBaldwin County AOR MLS-AL #275246

Sold

$245,000 +8.89%

$163/sqft

04/08/2026

Source: mls_logoBaldwin County AOR MLS-AL #275246

Price Decreased

$225,000 -68.97%

$150/sqft

03/05/2026

Source: mls_logoBaldwin County AOR MLS-AL #392805

Off Market

$725,000

$483/sqft

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