Just 5 miles from the Gulf and with a perfect blend of comfort and practicality this charming 3-bed, 2-bath cottage in a serene location but will still just be one traffic light away from the future Gulf School High School. The home features updated flooring downstairs, updated countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances with double range. Primary bathroom comes with double vanity, freestanding soaking tub, and separate shower. Enjoy the convenience of a large detached garage with an 8' x 32' workshop with a roll up door for storage of an ATV, or riding lawnmower. Above the garage comes with a potential income producing 380 sq ft suite above, complete with a bathroom, stand-up shower, and kitchenette. This property also boasts a Generac generator with hookup in the garage for uninterrupted power supply to garage and apartment. Per owner, additional perks include a new metal roof (Aug 2019) and HVAC system (July 2019).
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Toma Carlton• EXIT Allstar Realty Gulf Coast
Looking for a quiet, peaceful setting that's conveniently located to everything? This freshly remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage with 2 car detached garage with 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment over it, is located on the north side of Gulf Shores off County Rd. 8 West within the desireable Gulf Shores School District and only 5 miles to the Gulf. Enjoy the shade of an amazingly beautiful, huge live oak, along with the covered front and back porches. The house has an open concept living, kitchen, and dining area with split brick and ceramic wood look tile throughout the main level, Stainless Steele kitchen appliances including range with double oven. The main level Master bedroom has a gorgeous ensuite bath with one of kind double vanity, free standing soaking tub and seperate shower with multiple jets and rain shower head. The laundry room is conveniently located just outside the master with brand new Maytag washer and dryer. Upstairs you'll find fresh paint, a fully renovated bathroom with tub/shower comboand wood look tile floor, new carpet in the bedrooms, along with new ceiling fans, and light fixtures. The large detached garage has an 8X32 foot work shop in back with a roll-up door to accommodate your golf-cart, ATV, or Lawn Mower. The Apartment above has bathroom with stand-up shower, kitchenette, tons of storage with 2-big walk-in closets, a side attic access, pull down stairs to the fully floored upper attic. The Generac Generator conveys and has a hook-up in the garage to run the Apartment/Man Cave and garage during outages. Foose Ball Table conveys. The large yard is partially fenced with new white vinyl fencing, has just been re-landscaped and is waiting for a gardener's finishing touches. The adorable potting shed is staying. New metal Roof Aug. 2019, New HVAC July 2019, Septic pumped Aug. 2019, Popcorn ceilings removed Mar 2021. Seller is licensed AL Real Estate Agent. Vacant and Easy to Show.
Public Records
Dec 19, 2003
Sold
$197,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,280 (−34.2%)
2022
$1,944 (+181.4%)
2021
$691 (+3.0%)
2020
$671 (+15.0%)
2019
$583 (+5.4%)
2018
$554 (+6.9%)
2017
$518 (+1.2%)
2016
$512 (+9.6%)
2014
$467
Tax history for 6800 Viola Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,280 (−34.2%)
2022
$1,944 (+181.4%)
2021
$691 (+3.0%)
2020
$671 (+15.0%)
2019
$583 (+5.4%)
2018
$554 (+6.9%)
2017
$518 (+1.2%)
2016
$512 (+9.6%)
2014
$467
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
125 ft.
Lot depth
190 ft.
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
1,615
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Baldwin County
APN
61-09-37-0-000-121.004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-1-4
AIRPORT HEIGHT OVERLAY DISTRICT
Residential/Medium-Density Single-Family District
This district exists for the protection of areas that are, or are planned to be, developed for medium-Density Single-family detached Dwellings, together with associated Accessory Uses.
Zone overlays
Jack Edwards Airport Height Zoning Overlay District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Apr 3, 2019 • Final
Building residential
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener