#7528724, Gene Fox, Listing office: Roberts Brothers DI Branch
844 Desoto Dr Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Property details
About 844 Desoto Dr
Waterfront island retreat with unparalleled boating access! This is your chance to have some of the best views and boating access Dauphin Island has to offer. Overlooking Dauphin Bay and Little Dauphin Island, this elevated home has deep water access allowing you to explore Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound in just minutes. This well-maintained residence features a newly installed fortified metal roof (2025), a 10,000 pound boat lift with new pilings, along with a recently constructed 25’x10’ fishing dock (2023)—perfect for avid anglers and water enthusiasts. Boasting 80-feet of waterfront footage, there is plenty of dock space to invite your friends to visit by boat. Enjoy serene bay views from the expansive covered porch, an ideal space for entertaining or unwinding. Inside, a wood-burning fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere for cooler evenings. The spacious storage room beneath the home is large enough for all your beach and boating gear. The covered area under the house offers ample space for swings, hammocks, outdoor seating, or parking. Conveniently located just a short walk or bike ride from the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, local restaurants, grocery stores, and seafood markets, this home is also near several popular local beaches. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a waterfront retreat with unmatched boating access and coastal charm—schedule your private tour today!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Vinyl
- Interior: Other
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Drive Under Main Level
- Waterfront: Bay, Bay Front, Channel, Waterfront
- View: Bay, Water
- Exterior: None
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $689,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,463
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Cleared, Level
- Year Built: 1998
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 7548031
- MLS Name: GCMLS2
- Office Name: Wellhouse Real Estate LLC
- Listing Agent: Karl Kleinschrodt
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $54,720 | $1,463 |
2022 | $56,880 | $1,522 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Dauphin Island Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1501 Bienville Blvd
7
Dixon Elementary School
Public District PK-5
15.2 mi
•8650 Four Mile Rd
5
Anna F. Booth Elementary School
Public District PK-5
16.7 mi
•17001 Hurricane Blvd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,328. Typical income of Dauphin Island, AL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 844 Desoto Dr
The listing price of 844 Desoto Dr property is $689,000.
The property 844 Desoto Dr is a house located in Dauphin Island, Alabama, 36528.
Active Listing: 844 Desoto Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 844 Desoto Dr are: Dauphin Island Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Dixon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Anna F. Booth Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Alba Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hankins Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Grand Bay Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bryant High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Theodore High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fairhope High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,463 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 844 Desoto Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 844 Desoto Dr is 1998.
This home is located at 844 Desoto Dr in Dauphin Island, AL and zip code 36528. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $689,000.
In May 2025 more than 1 listings in Dauphin Island, AL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Dauphin Island, AL between April and May 2025 increased by 25.2%. In May 2025 median list price was $528,500 and the average listing age was 206 days.