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Last sold for $72,000 on Mar 13, 2014

271 ROYAL DR

GULF SHORES, AL 36542
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,556 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,000 · Mar 13, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,191 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$83,380 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$833,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
27
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
95
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBaldwin
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 960 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Gulf Shores High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Gulf Shores Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Gulf Shores Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Gulf Shores City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36542These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.50%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,150
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.278 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,085
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,679
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

271 Royal Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Baldwin County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Gulf Shores 36542

How it measures up in Gulf Shores 36542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gulf Shores 36542.

Living area3,556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 271 Royal Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGulf Shores 36542Baldwin County
Living areabigger than3,556 ft²95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac38% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than201482% of homes79% of homes

About 271 Royal Dr

When did 271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL last sell?

271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL last sold on Mar 13, 2014 for $72,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL?

271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,556 square feet of living space.

When was 271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL built?

271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL?

271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL is assigned to Gulf Shores High School (high), rated A-; Gulf Shores Middle School (middle), rated A+; Gulf Shores Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Gulf Shores City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL compare to other homes in Gulf Shores 36542?

Among the 19,150 homes in Gulf Shores 36542, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,556 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2014 against a typical 2001). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 271 Royal Dr, Gulf Shores, AL was $2,191. The county assessed it at $83,380.

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