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Raised Beach-Style Duplex with Loft
For Sale
$539,000

224 W 6th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

SINGLE_FAMILY - Gulf Shores, AL

Property Size1,800 SF
Lot Size0.24 Acres
Price / SF$299.44
Days on Market148

Property Features for 224 W 6th Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Parking features Carport, Covered
Fireplace 1
Appliances Range-Electric, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker
Elementary school Gulf Shores Elementary
Middle school Gulf Shores Middle
High school Gulf Shores High
Directions Heading south on HWY 59, turn right between Scoops and Pappa Rocco's on W. 6th Ave. Home will be located on the right side of the road.
Subdivision Baldwin County
Standard status Active
APN 66-04-20-2-000-064.000
Size 1,800 SF
Lot size 0.24 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description 75X132.4 UNIT 1 GULF SHORES BLK G-1 LOT 74 PB3 P57 (WD)
Legal Description 75X132.4 UNIT 1 GULF SHORES BLK G-1 LOT 74 PB3 P57 (WD)

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available

Building Details

Year built 2012
Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Tile
Roof type Metal
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Dolphin Cove Realty LLC
Listed By: Mitch Holliman · License #75009
Added: Mar 5 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 5:06PM
MLS# 392830

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This raised beach-style duplex was built in 2012 and features Hardie plank siding and a metal roof. The configuration includes Unit B on the west (left) side, offering four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus an open-concept living room with tall ceilings. A staircase leads to a second-level loft and a fourth bedroom with a full bathroom. Interior finishes include tile flooring and granite countertops, and the unit includes a fireplace. Appliances listed include a range (electric) and refrigerator with an ice maker, and cable is available.

Each unit has covered parking beneath it, which can support vehicle storage and shaded outdoor use. The property is zoned R-2 for long-term rentals, and no short-term or vacation rentals are allowed. The home will be subdivided prior to closing. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Lot size is 0.236 acres, and total property size is listed as 1,800 SF.

Key Highlights

  • Unit B offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open‑concept living room, and a second‑level loft
  • Hardie plank siding and a metal roof built in 2012
  • Raised beach‑style duplex with covered parking beneath each unit

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $24.8k $13.80
− Vacancy −$1.3k −$0.72
EGI $23.5k $13.08
− OpEx −$7.1k −$3.92
NOI $16.5k $9.16
1,800 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$235.5K
$206.1K – $274.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,484 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.06%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$209.6K
$183.4K – $244.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,672 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.72%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$432.9K
$378.8K – $505.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,300 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Carpet & Flooring Store Butcher Barber Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

453
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 36542, AL

16,993
Population
18,551
Households
0.9
Avg Household Size
51
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
52.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
327
Density / Sq Mi
$74,861
Median Household Income
$35,580
Median Earnings
$1,365
Median Rent
$366,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Raised beach-style duplex on a 0.236-acre lot, zoned R-2 for long-term rentals, with metal roof and covered parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 224 W 6th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $539,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Unit B offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open‑concept living room, and a second‑level loft; Hardie plank siding and a metal roof built in 2012; Raised beach‑style duplex with covered parking beneath each unit
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