PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL VALUE. Seller entertaining offers between 489,000 and 515,500 (appraisal value). Imagine ending each day watching dolphins from your pier or teaching the grandkids to catch their first fish. Welcome to Bay Gardens, a quiet, rent-restricted coastal community (30-day minimum, no short-term rentals) offering deeded Mobile Bay access without the high costs or upkeep of a waterfront lot.This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath coastal cottage is designed for relaxed living. The main-level primary suite allows for one-level living, while three additional bedrooms upstairs provide plenty of space for family or guests. A spacious wraparound porch overlooks a peaceful lily-pad pond, home to resident herons “Bonnie & Clyde.”Community amenities include a private boat ramp, pier, and waterfront access. Enjoy morning kayak launches, afternoons fishing, and evenings under the outdoor entertaining area beneath the house. The ground level features covered parking, a workshop, storage for bikes, boats, and gear, plus an outdoor shower.Bay Gardens is located just 7 miles west of Hwy 59 and less than 5 minutes from the Mobile Street Beach boardwalk, a hidden gem that leads to miles of undeveloped Gulf shoreline in the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Nearby, the Jeff Friend Trail offers canoe/kayak launches into Little Lagoon along with miles of scenic trails and world-class birding opportunities across 7,000 acres of protected land.This low-maintenance Gulf Coast retreat offers the perfect balance of peace, nature, and convenience. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Closed
$485,000
12475 State Highway 180 LOT 17, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
4beds
1,835sqft
Residential
Built in 2007
-- sqft lot
$484,900 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$3,266 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 10:30am
Listed by:
Meagan England PHONE:251-225-5017,
Wellhouse Real Estate Eastern
Bought with:
Fallon Young
RE/MAX Paradise
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 385818
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony/Patio
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Kitchen Combo
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,835
- Total interior livable area: 1,835 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Two
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Indirect Lagoon Side
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Indirect Lagoon Side
- Waterfront features: Bay Access (<=1/4 Mi), Deeded Access, Other-See Remarks
- Body of water: Bon Secour Bay
Lot
- Size: 2,273 sqft
- Features: Less than 1 acre
Details
- Parcel number: 6704190000022.000.917
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Raised Beach
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Landscaping, Other, Water Access-Deeded
Location
- Region: Gulf Shores
- Subdivision: Bay Gardens
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 monthly
- Services included: Association Management, Maintenance Grounds, Other-See Remarks, Clubhouse
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Condominium
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