Can you say beachie? Charming refurbished cottage on 1 of 2 corner lots. Well cared for, move-in ready, tile in kit, DR, Bkft rm, & wet areas, carpet replaced 2012. Freshly painted inside. Cozy deck area for outside living w/ shade trees in the backyard, shed for storage, large laundry room. Excellent location across from park, close to schools and shopping and around 10 miles to the beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Frank Vitello• Bay Breeze Realty
Contact: PHONE: 251-895-7722
Bought with Dottie Leech• Coldwell Banker Coastal Realty
Excellent location close to schools, shopping & downtown Foley. Located on corner on two lots, 3/2, den/office is add'l room to living room. Nice size kitchen & master bedrm. Separate dining room or breakfast room. Neutral paint thru-out, tile, carpet missing in LR, open front porch. City park across street. Subject to Alabama Right of Redemption.
Public Records
Mar 24, 2010
Sold
$67,286
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 2007
Sold
$24,500
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$426 (+3.5%)
2023
$412 (+18.4%)
2022
$348 (+16.3%)
2021
$299 (+13.8%)
2020
$263 (+4.7%)
2019
$251 (+4.4%)
2018
$240 (+4.6%)
2017
$230 (+13.1%)
2016
$203 (−51.6%)
2014
$419
Tax history for 523 W Section Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$426 (+3.5%)
2023
$412 (+18.4%)
2022
$348 (+16.3%)
2021
$299 (+13.8%)
2020
$263 (+4.7%)
2019
$251 (+4.4%)
2018
$240 (+4.6%)
2017
$230 (+13.1%)
2016
$203 (−51.6%)
2014
$419
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,388
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Baldwin County
APN
54-09-29-2-000-006.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1370
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Other
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Cottage
Lot Information
Lot Size : 13068
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 130
Lot Size Area: 13,068
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Zoning Description: Single Family Residence,Within Corp Limits
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $388
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 59 west on Section Av just past Cedar across from softball field. From Hwy 98 north on Cedar, left at Section Ave house on left.
Subdivision Name: Foley West
Cross Street: Cedar
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,388
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Baldwin County
APN: 54-09-29-2-000-006.000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: PHONE: 251-895-7722
Around this home
Schools
Foley Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Foley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Foley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$194,000 – $235,000
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