18800 James Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Main Street Properties
Listed by: tatyana hallPHONE: 251-216-2772
Office: waters edge realty
MLS#:389003
Source:AL_BCAR
Price summary
- Price:$449,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$375
About this home
Step back in time while enjoying modern comfort and exceptional income potential in this beautifully restored historic waterfront home. Originally built in 1904 as the supervisor’s house for the Cypress Lumber Company, this authentic cypress and heart pine residence blends timeless character w/extensive updates & flexibility to serve as a primary residence, short-term rental, guest house, or multigenerational living opportunity.Fully restored in 2022, house features a solid poured-concrete pillar foundation, new plumbing and wiring to code, new sheetrock, pull-down attic access. Renovations include E-rated hurricane impact windows, 2022 metal roof, 2022 mini-split HVAC, 2022 hot water heater, 2025 kitchen cabinets &appliances, beautifully restored original heart pine flooring, current termite bond.Perfectly located close to everything—shopping, dining, entertainment, beaches—yet tucked beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks on 1.2 unrestricted acres w/ 100 feet "no wake zone" of waterfront on Brights Creek. Enjoy direct water access to the Bon Secour River, Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile Bay & the Gulf of America. Boat to waterfront restaurants, cruise to Perdido Pass & the Gulf beaches. Home offers an open living/kitchen concept, 2bed-s with closets, 1full bath with walk-in shower + an additional half bath. A spacious rear room provides flexibility and could easily be converted into a second full bathroom. Additional highlights include a new laundry room with washer & dryer, restored original pine siding, new front porch, St. Augustine sodded lawn, and a one-car garage, + additional RV hook-up. Unrestricted zoning + ideal location + waterfront = outstanding investment potential.An adjacent property is available w/ first rights to buyers—ask listing agent for details. Old South Alabama charm, modern upgrades, unbeatable location+ income opportunity make this a rare and versatile waterfront investment. Sold Furnished. Buyer to verify in Buyer to verify all informatio...
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Home facts
- Year built:1960
- Listing ID #:389003
- Added:103 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 25, 2026 at 01:59 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Wood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, On Main Level, Refrigerator
- Bedroom Description:Master Bedroom on Main Level, Split Bedroom Plan
- Living area:1,200 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s)
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1960
- Building area:1,200 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.23 Acres
- Lot Features:1-3 acres, Few Trees, Level
- Architectural Style:Cottage
- Construction Materials:Hardboard, Wood Frame
- Exterior Features:Front Porch, Porch-Open, Termite Contract
- Foundation Description:Pillar/Post/Pier
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Gulf Shores High
- Middle school:Gulf Shores Middle
- Elementary school:Gulf Shores Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$449,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$375
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
- Amenities:Internet, Smoke Detector(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Attached, RV Access/Parking
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