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$449,999

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Step back in time while enjoying modern comfort and exceptional income potential in this beautifully restored historic waterfront home. Originally built in 1904 as the supervisor's house for the Cypress Lumber Company, this authentic cypress and heart pine residence blends timeless character w/extensive updates & flexibility to serve as a primary residence, short-term rental, guest house, or multigenerational living opportunity.Fully restored in 2022, house features a solid poured-concrete pillar foundation, new plumbing and wiring to code, new sheetrock, pull-down attic access. Renovations include E-rated hurricane impact windows, 2022 metal roof, 2022 mini-split HVAC, 2022 hot water heater, 2025 kitchen cabinets &appliances, beautifully restored original heart pine flooring, current termite bond.Perfectly located close to everything-shopping, dining, entertainment, beaches-yet tucked beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks on 1.2 unrestricted acres w/ 100 feet "no wake zone" of waterfront on Brights Creek. Enjoy direct water access to the Bon Secour River, Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile Bay & the Gulf of America. Boat to waterfront restaurants, cruise to Perdido Pass & the Gulf beaches. Home offers an open living/kitchen concept, 2bed-s with closets, 1full bath with walk-in shower + an additional half bath. A spacious rear room provides flexibility and could easily be converted into a second full bathroom. Additional highlights include a new laundry room with washer & dryer, restored original pine siding, new front porch, St. Augustine sodded lawn, and a one-car garage, + additional RV hook-up. Unrestricted zoning + ideal location + waterfront = outstanding investment potential.An adjacent property is available w/ first rights to buyers-ask listing agent for details. Old South Alabama charm, modern upgrades, unbeatable location+ income opportunity make this a rare and versatile waterfront investment. Sold Furnished. Buyer to verify in Buyer to verify all informatio

Full Property Details for 18800 James Rd

General

  • Price: $449,999
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 934
  • MLS ID: 389003
  • Updated: 1/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 35 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Internet, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Furnishings: Furnished
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bedroom: 12 x 17, Main, 204 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: 16.1 x 12.8, Main, 206.08 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: 11.7 x 5.7, Main, 66.69 Sq. Ft.
  • Laundry: Main Level

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Termite Contract
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch-Open, Front Porch

Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, RV Access/Parking

Location

  • Area: Gulf Shores 2
  • County: Baldwin
  • Subdivision: Krump Landing
  • Cross Streets: Viola Road
  • Driving Directions: From Highway 59, turn onto County Road 8. Then take a left onto Viola Road — the cottage will be on the left-hand side.

School Information

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Other

Utilities

  • Gas: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Gulf Shores Utilities, Cable Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Exterior Const.: Hardboard, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 1200
  • Square Feet: 1,200
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Seller
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Condition: Resale

Lot Features

  • Property View: Direct River Front
  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.23
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 53,578.8
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 576
  • Lot Features: 1-3 acres, Level, Few Trees, Waterfront
  • Zoning: Not Zoned

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Name: Bon Secour River
  • Water Front View: River Front, Other-See Remarks

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Whole/Full
  • Legal Description: 100' X 600' W1/2 OF LOT 2 BLK 1 KRUMP LANDS SEC 37-T8S-R4E P B3 P120 (WD/SURVIVORSHIP)
  • Property ID: 6109370000158
  • Block: 2
  • Lot Number: 2

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2026
Listed
$449,999
298.58%
MLS
1/14/2022
Sold
$112,900
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Tax History for 18800 James Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
100%
$19,200
-4%
2023
-100%
$19,980
-39%
2022
$924
15%
$33,000
15%
2021
$806
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$28,800
28%
2021
$806
28%
$22,500
—
2019
$630
7%
$22,500
7%
2018
$588
—
$21,000
—
2017
$588
17%
$21,000
17%
2016
$504
—
$18,000
—
2015
$504
—
$18,000
—
2014
$504
78%
$18,000
78%
2013
$283
—
$10,120
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18800 James Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (MLS# 389003) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 18800 James Road is currently listed for $449,999 and was received on December 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 18800 James Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gulf Shores? You can browse all Gulf Shores real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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