18800 James Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 - Photo 1

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$420,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,200 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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

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General

Sold For: $420,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: 934
MLS ID: 389003
Added to Site: 145 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 â€” the cottage will be on the left-hand side.

School Information

Elementary School: Foley Elementary
Middle School: Foley Middle
High School: Foley 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

Listed by Waters Edge Realty
Sold by RE/MAX of Orange Beach

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Price & Sales History for 18800 James Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/01/2026

Sold

$420,000

-6.67%

MLS

1/08/2026

Listed

$449,999

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MLS

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