This is the kind of Gulf Shores home that feels easy to settle into. Tucked along a quiet canal, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has 1,632 square feet, a big backyard, and the kind of location that’s hard to beat. The updated kitchen opens into a comfortable living space, but the screened-in porch overlooking the canal may end up being your favorite spot in the house. It feels peaceful and private in the backyard, while the front of the home has views toward Little Lagoon. The screened-in porch overlooking the water is the kind of spot you’ll actually use—morning coffee, dinner outside, or just sitting out at the end of the day. The backyard feels peaceful and private, and from the front of the house, you even have views of Little Lagoon. And then there’s the beach, you’re only about 0.7 mile away on foot or a quick 4-minute drive. Restaurants, shops, and everything else you love about Gulf Shores are close by, but the house itself feels tucked away from the busier parts of town. It feels tucked away without feeling far from anything, and that’s what makes this one so special. Whether you’re looking for a full-time home or your own place near the beach, this is one of those properties that just feels good the minute you pull up. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$391Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Reagan Davis Lowery• Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach
Sale and tax history for 421 Windmill Ridge Road Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BCAR #409575
Aug 24, 2026
Listed
$638,000
$391/sq ft
BCAR #169450
Mar 11, 2011
Sold
$150,000
$92/sq ft
Oct 20, 2010
Listed
$164,900
$101/sq ft
VERY NICE COTTAGE ON DUPLEX LOT W/ SCREENED PORCH OVERLOOKING STANTON CREEK. EXCELLENT LAGOON VIEW FROM FRONT OF HOME. WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH. VERY LOW MAINTENANCE. POTENTIAL SHORT SALE. ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,643 (−3.6%)
2023
$2,742 (+21.3%)
2022
$2,261 (+45.3%)
2021
$1,556 (−10.3%)
2020
$1,736 (+1.7%)
2019
$1,707 (+14.6%)
2018
$1,490 (+11.1%)
2017
$1,340
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
177 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,632
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Baldwin County
APN
66-04-20-2-000-054.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-2
Residential/Single-Family and Duplex District
This district exists for the protection of areas that are, or are planned to be, developed for Single-family Dwellings or Duplexes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gulf Shores, AL • 36542
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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