Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/06/2026
Listed
$709,000
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Property Description
Welcome to this beautiful waterfront retreat offering peaceful living with DIRECT WATER ACCESS to the Intercoastal Canal! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on an oversized yard with 50 feet of prime water-frontage and a heavy-duty 6,000 lb boat lift for easy water access. New HVAC with dehumidifier installed 2024, and fortified metal roof in 2023, along with added outside storage for all your boat supplies makes this home perfect. Imagine starting your mornings with coffee on the deck watching the sunrise over the water, launching your boat from your own lift, and spending evenings around the fire pit under the stars. The generous yard provides ample space for outdoor activities, pets, or family gatherings while maintaining privacy. With convenient access to restaurants, parks, shopping, and schools, this house has it all. By boat, be at Lulu's in 5 minutes, Jesse's By the Bay in 15 minutes, and The Wharf in 20 minutes. Whether you're seeking a full-time home or a weekend getaway, this property offers convenience of the beach with your personal private waterfront. Don't miss your opportunity to own this move-in ready waterfront gem! Schedule a private showing today. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 472 W Canal Dr
General
- Price: $709,000
- Taxes: $1,850
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 934
- MLS ID: 397630
- Updated: 6/8/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Internet
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Cooktop
- Furnishings: Negotiable
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 14.3 x 11.3, Main, 161.59 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: 12 x 9.9, Main, 118.8 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: 12 x 9.9, Main, 118.8 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 16 x 14.2, Main, 227.2 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: 12 x 11, Main, 132 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Breakfast Area-Kitchen, 9.5 x 11.3, 107.35 Sq. Ft.
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Rear Porch
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Double Carport
Location
- County: Baldwin County
- Subdivision: Gulf Shores
- Driving Directions: Heading south on Hwy 59, come across the canal and turn right at the Circle K onto W 20th Street. Take a right onto W First Street. At the dead in, take a left onto W Canal Drive. House will be approx 0.6 miles down on the left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Gulf Shores Elementary
- Middle School: Gulf Shores Middle
- High School: Gulf Shores High
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Electric, Central
Utilities
- Utility Description: Underground Utilities, Gulf Shores Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Exterior Const.: Hardboard, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal, Fortified Roof
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1682
- Square Feet: 1,682
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1991
- Property Condition: Resale
Lot Features
- Property View: Direct ICW Front
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,503.6
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Less than 1 acre, Waterfront
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Name: Intracoastal Waterway
- Water Front View: ICW Front - Building
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,850
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Whole/Full
- Legal Description: Includes 2 parcels, PPIN 51976 50 X 180(S) Lot 65 Survey Of Canal Div Gulf Shores In The City Of Gulf Shores Sec 8-T9s-R4e (Wd Survivorship) Opener AND PPIN 303221 122(S) X 50(S) Irr Beg At The Ne Cor Of Lot 65 Canal Div O F Gulf Shores Pb3 Pg12-13 Run N 122(S), Th Wly Alg Water E Dge Of Intracoast
- Property ID: 6603082000025.001
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Schools
Schools serving 472 W Canal Dr
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gulf Shores Elementary School 1600 East 3rd Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 | PK-5 | 1.3 mi |
Gulf Shores Middle School 450 East 15th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 472 W Canal Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 472 W Canal Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$185
126%
$5,620
125%
2024
$82
1%
$2,500
2%
2023
$81
25%
$2,440
24%
2022
$65
20%
$1,960
20%
2021
$54
—
$1,640
6%
2021
$54
12%
$1,540
5%
2019
$48
9%
$1,460
11%
2018
$44
—
$1,320
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2017
$44
22%
$1,320
20%
2016
$36
38%
$1,100
38%
2015
$26
4%
$800
5%
2014
$25
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$760
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2013
$25
—
$760
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472 W Canal Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (MLS# 397630) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 472 W Canal Drive is currently listed for $709,000 and was received on June 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 472 W Canal Drive? 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.