$679,000

8948 Bluefish Dr Gulf Shores, AL 36542

$8,063
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,422 sqft
0.6 acres
$478 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8948 Bluefish Dr

Adorable Cottage in Cabana Beach! Short-term rentals allowed! Perfectly situated between the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay, Cabana Beach Estates is a quiet, secluded neighorhood off the beaten path. It's a perfect location where vacationers and full-time residents co-exist nicely enjoying the neighborhood private Gulf-Front Beach as well as the private neighbood park on Mobile Bay with fishing pier. This quaint very well-built cottage comes fully furnished, has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms a large open floor plan living, dining, kitchen, and sitting area. So much craftmanship in the wooden ceilings, tongue and groove walls, and hand-made bunk beds. You'll love the gas range in the kitchen and large picture window that overlooks the wooded back yard. Enjoy mornings on the screened-porch drinking your coffee and listening to the sounds of nature. The beach is a short walk or golf-cart ride away with car parking available as well. If you enjoy water sports, the private neighborhood fishing pier is just across the road from the community entrance. There's also a public boat launch right up the road. Cabana Beach residents also have the ability to purchase a "non-resident membership" to the Beach Club Resort next door where you'll find multiple pools, tennis courts, exercise facilities, restaurants and more. Whether you are looking to make Gulf Shores your full-time home , RETIREMENT HOME with NO STAIRS, or looking for a 2nd home investment property, I think you'll fall in love with this special home. Small annual HOA fee of $300 helps maintain the community beach and bay access and there is also an annual road maintenance assessment of $300. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,422 sqft
Lot size0.577 Acres
Year built2018
MLS #367762
ViewTrees/Woods

Summary

  • MLS Number: 367762
  • MLS Name: Baldwin County
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Paradise
  • Office Phone: (251) 948-8000
  • Office Email: remaxparadise@alabamaparadise.com
  • Listing Agent: Connie Carlisle

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Nearby schools

5

Swift Elementary School

Public District KG-6

10.2 mi

6330 Bon Secour Hwy

9

Gulf Shores Elementary School

Public District PK-5

11.6 mi

1600 E 3rd St

3

Florence B. Mathis Elementary School

Public District KG-6

14.8 mi

600 W 9th Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $78,056. Most Gulf Shores, AL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

37%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
50%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
6%
18-34 yrs old
55%
35-64 yrs old
29%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • HuntingHunting
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • OldiesOldies
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 8948 Bluefish Dr

This home is located at 8948 Bluefish Dr in Gulf Shores, AL and zip code 36542. This 1,422 square foot home, which was built in 2018, sits on a 0.58 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $679,000.

Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Gulf Shores, AL. In the same period over 41 listings were sold below the listed price and 6 listings were sold for the listed price. In February 2025 in Gulf Shores, AL there were 12.7% more homes for sale than in January. In February 2025 median list price was $495,259 and the average listing age was 85 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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