SELLER IS OFFERING UP TO $15K TOWARD BUYER'S CLOSING COST AND/OR PREPAID ITEMS. Welcome to 501 Windmill Ridge Rd, Gulf Shores, AL — where coastal charm meets an unbeatable location! This beautifully situated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is just a short walk to the sugar-white sands of the Gulf and popular favorites like The Hangout, Oyster House, and more.Set along a peaceful canal, the property offers a stunning private backyard shaded by mature beach live oaks — the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Fish or kayak right from your backyard, unwind in the gazebo, or gather around the firepit under the coastal sky. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises with your morning coffee and tranquil lagoon views in the evening.The landscaped front yard provides inviting curb appeal, while the spacious covered area under the home offers abundant room for outdoor living, entertaining, parking, or storage.Zoned R2 with NO HOA and NO restrictions, this property provides exceptional flexibility — ideal as a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity. Enjoy the freedom to make it your own while being close to the beach, dining, shopping, & entertainment.Don’t miss this opportunity to own your slice of paradise in the heart of Gulf Shores. Schedule your private showing today and start creating lasting coastal memories at 501 Windmill Ridge Rd! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
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Price cut: $4.8K (3/23)
$524,249
501 Windmill Ridge Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2beds
1,158sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 1964
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$453/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unwind in the gazebo
- 43 days |
- 1,678 |
- 52 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 07:41am
Listed by:
Tatyana Hall PHONE:251-216-2772,
Waters Edge Realty
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 391643
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,158
- Total interior livable area: 1,158 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Termite Contract
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Direct Lagoon-Across Rd
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Direct Lagoon-Across Rd
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Lagoon Acc (<=1/4 Mi)
- Body of water: Canal to Little Lagoon
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 176
- Features: Less than 1 acre, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 6604202000055.000
- Zoning description: Other-See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Beach
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Dimensional
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Baldwin EMC
- Utilities for property: Gulf Shores Utilities, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Gulf Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gulf Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $453/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $389,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,191
- Price range: $524.2K - $524.2K
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
- Ownership: Whole/Full
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $524,249-0.9%$453/sqft |
Source:  Baldwin Realtors #391643 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,000+159.3%$457/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #391643 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2013 | Sold | $204,000-6.8%$176/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #199816 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2013 | Pending sale | $219,000$189/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Meyer Real Estate #199816 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,230 +7.3% | $38,640 +7% |
| 2024 | $1,147 -5% | $36,120 -4.8% |
| 2023 | $1,207 | $37,940 +31.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $28,800 +36.8% |
| 2021 | $650 -9.4% | $21,060 -8.8% |
| 2020 | $717 -1.9% | $23,100 -1.8% |
| 2019 | $731 +17.5% | $23,520 +16.3% |
| 2018 | $622 +11.6% | $20,220 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $558 | $18,260 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $558 | $16,740 -48.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $32,680 -2.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $33,560 +145% |
| 2013 | -- | $13,700 +6.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $12,900 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,720 -16% |
| 2009 | $539 -44.1% | $16,340 -44.1% |
| 2008 | $965 -0.9% | $29,240 -0.9% |
| 2007 | $974 -0.3% | $29,500 -0.3% |
| 2006 | $977 +164.3% | $29,600 +164.3% |
| 2005 | $370 -48% | $11,200 -48% |
| 2004 | $710 | $21,520 |
| 2003 | $710 +11.3% | $21,520 +11.3% |
| 2002 | $638 +1.5% | $19,340 |
| 2001 | $629 | $19,340 |
| 2000 | $629 | $19,340 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,802/mo
Principal & interest
$2645
Property taxes
$157
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 36542
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Gulf Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Gulf Shores Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Gulf Shores High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gulf Shores Elementary
- Middle: Gulf Shores Middle
- High: Gulf Shores High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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