Spacious Home with Private River Access and Incredible
1,200 sq. ft. Garage/Workshop – Just 5 Miles from the Beach
Welcome to 6961 Viola Road, located on a large private corner lot in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers 1,950 sq. ft. of comfortable living space and includes DEEDED access to Bon Secour River, just down the road—complete with a boat launch, park, and fishing pier.
Inside, you’ll find an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area—perfect for entertaining. The beautifully updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Upgrades between 2016–2020 include a luxurious new master bath with a 6x6 walk-in tile shower, a 10x10 office space, and modern PEX plumbing throughout.
Step outside to a massive privacy-fenced backyard with an automatic entry gate leading to a 1,200 sq. ft. insulated, air-conditioned garage/workshop, complete with water, power, and three automatic bay doors—built in 2017. Additional exterior features include a 40x15 aluminum roof carport—perfect for storing lawn equipment or recreational gear.
Additional highlights:
• New vinyl windows and siding
• New Bronze fortified metal roof 2017
• No HOA
• Just 5 miles to the beach
• Minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and all the best of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley
Buyers’ agents welcome!
Furnishings Negotiable.
$595,000.00
Contact Barry at 205-382-1466
For sale by owner
$595,000
6961 Viola Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3beds
1,950sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
SingleFamily
Built in 1988
0.64 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large private corner lotMassive privacy-fenced backyardAutomatic entry gateCustom cabinetryStainless steel appliancesBeautifully updated kitchenGranite countertops
What the owner loves about this home
This home has a large private corner lot which is hard to find in Gulf Shores! Located in a quite family neighborhood with private DEEDED Bon Secour River access (includes grilling area, boat launch, and fishing pier). No HOA! Conveniently located 5 minutes from the beach, and is close to all the Alabama Gulf Coast has to offer; golf courses, fishing, shopping, and a variety of great restaurants and entertainment.
- 46 days |
- 558 |
- 29 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (205) 382-1466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Heat pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Other, Concrete, Slate
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Carport, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 6109370000073000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Gulf Shores
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $306,800
- Annual tax amount: $968
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,005/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000+1%$305/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listing removed | $589,000$302/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $589,000-1.7%$302/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Price change | $599,000-6.3%$307/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Price change | $639,000-4.5%$328/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Price change | $669,000-2.9%$343/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $689,000+307.7%$353/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/20/2016 | Sold | $169,000-6.1%$87/sqft |
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| 6/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $179,900+4%$92/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2015 | Sold | $173,000-3.4%$89/sqft |
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| 2/19/2015 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$92/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Orange Beach #219547 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $189,000$97/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Orange Beach #219547 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $968 +0.7% | $30,700 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $962 +22.2% | $30,500 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $787 | $29,700 +21.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $24,360 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $595 +5.7% | $22,740 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $563 +0.8% | $21,720 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $559 +4.6% | $21,560 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $534 +51.7% | $20,680 +45.8% |
| 2017 | $352 | $14,180 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $352 | $13,880 -48.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $26,880 +46.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $18,320 +12.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $16,220 -14.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $18,940 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,700 -18.5% |
| 2009 | $677 -10.8% | $24,180 -10.8% |
| 2008 | $759 +5.6% | $27,120 +5.6% |
| 2007 | $719 +44.9% | $25,680 +44.9% |
| 2006 | $496 +11.2% | $17,720 +11.2% |
| 2005 | $446 +13% | $15,940 +13% |
| 2004 | $395 | $14,100 |
| 2003 | $395 +7.3% | $14,100 +7.3% |
| 2002 | $368 +1.8% | $13,140 |
| 2001 | $361 +190.7% | $13,140 +114.7% |
| 2000 | $124 | $6,120 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 36542
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Gulf Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 10/10Gulf Shores Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 8/10Gulf Shores High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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- Alabama
- Baldwin County
- Gulf Shores
- 36542
- 6961 Viola Rd
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