PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED, FRESHLY PAINTED, & SLEEPS 10! Welcome to your dream beach retreat in the heart of Gulf Shores! 300 STEPS TO DEEDED BEACH ACCESS with a crosswalk for safe and easy strolls to the sand. This GOLD FORTIFIED 2-bedroom 3-bathroom raised beach cottage is beautifully curated with thoughtful, professionally designed interiors. Open concept main level with wood-look tile flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, full-sized dining table, and two sleeper sofas. Step outside to a furnished balcony with Polywood table and chairs. Large windows and custom window treatments provide abundant natural light, and a full bathroom on the main level for added convenience. Spacious bedrooms - king bed in primary and TWO queen beds in 19'x14' guest bedroom—each with their own private ensuite bathrooms. ALL STYLED WITH CARE & INTENTION THROUGHOUT. Beneath the home is covered parking for two vehicles plus a private storage closet. Additional community parking is located directly next to the cottage, offering two more spaces. Need a beach break? Take a dip to cool off in the community pool. Say goodbye to crowded condo towers and long elevator waits! Whether you're looking for a personal beach getaway or a savvy rental investment, this turn-key cottage offers laid-back luxury, unbeatable location, and coastal charm at every turn. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Active
$699,000
487 E 1st Ave #1, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2beds
1,438sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 2017
1,481.04 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$486/sqft
$325/mo HOA
What's special
Furnished balconySpacious bedroomsDeeded beach accessPrivate ensuite bathroomsRaised beach cottageProfessionally designed interiorsOpen concept main level
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 27, 2025 at 07:50am
Listed by:
Meagan Summers PHONE:251-597-8125,
RE/MAX of Orange Beach,
Leigh McPherson 251-609-9994,
RE/MAX of Orange Beach
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 380381

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 181.41
- Dimensions: 14.42 x 12.58
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 271.53
- Dimensions: 19.17 x 14.17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
Dining room
- Features: Lvg/Dng/Ktchn Combo
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.07
- Dimensions: 10.92 x 9.17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.29
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 17.08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225.85
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 16.83
Heating
- Electric, Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Convection Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,438
- Total interior livable area: 1,438 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, See Remarks
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Termite Contract
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other, Eastern View
- Waterfront features: Beach Accs (<=1/4 Mi), Deeded Access, Gulf Accs (<=1/4 Mi)
Lot
- Size: 1,481.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38' x 38.3'
- Features: Less than 1 acre, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 6605212000129.014
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Beach
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Concrete, Fortified-Gold
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Baldwin EMC
- Sewer: Grinder Pump, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Gulf Shores Utilities, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Internet, Landscaping, Pool, Water Access-Deeded
- Subdivision: Cottages at Romeo Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Association Management, Cable TV, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Taxes-Common Area, Trash, Internet, Pool
- HOA fee: $325 monthly
Location
- Region: Gulf Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $486/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $4,636
- Price range: $699K - $699K
- Date on market: 6/7/2025
- Ownership: Whole/Full
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