StatusAccepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract)
About 344 W Canal Dr
Welcome home to this lovely & meticulously cared for canal-front home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy lazy days in your backyard oasis complete w/ beautiful landscaping, new paver sidewalk/patio w/ firepit, large screened porch, partially fenced yard, & generous-sized lighted dock on the canal w/ electric, water, & amazing views! Features include: ceramic plank tile flooring throughout, granite kitchen countertops, stainless appliances, plantation shutters, hurricane impact windows/doors, and huge 3-car garage! Upon entering the lower level of this gorgeous 4bed/3.5bath home, a living space holding kitchenette and the first bed & bath create a great potential mother-in-law suite; this space leads out to the spacious lower patio and partially fenced yard. Reaching the main level upstairs, the kitchen, dining, and living space are all joined in a beautiful open floor plan, flooded with natural lighting. Enjoy more spectacular views while enjoying a meal or lounging in the living area inside, or step outside in the upper screened porch to take everything in. Finally, the other 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bath reside down the hall. Enjoy living in a desirable area with the Bodenhamer, parks, and multiple attractions/stores nearby. Call us today to schedule a showing at this spectacular waterfont home!
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Gulf Shores Elementary School
1600 E 3rd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.04 miles
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Gulf Shores Middle School
450 E 15th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.06 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
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Gulf Shores High School
600 East 15th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.29 miles
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Gulf Shores Elementary School
1600 E 3rd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.04 miles
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Swift Consolidated Elementary School
6330 Bon Secour Hwy
Distance between this listing and this school3.35 miles
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Orange Beach Elementary School
4900 S Wilson Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school8.19 miles
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Gulf Shores Middle School
450 E 15th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.06 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
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Foley Intermediate School
2000 S Cedar St
Distance between this listing and this school7.42 miles
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Foley Middle School
200 N Oak St
Distance between this listing and this school8.91 miles
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Gulf Shores High School
600 East 15th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.29 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Foley High School
1 Pride Pl
Distance between this listing and this school7.18 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Robertsdale High School
21630 Hwy 59 South
Distance between this listing and this school18.32 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,841. Typical income of Gulf Shores, AL residents is less than $35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 344 W Canal Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 344 W Canal Dr property is $849,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 344 W Canal Dr is a house located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, 36542.
Is this property for sale now?
Accepting Backup Offers: 344 W Canal Dr is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 344 W Canal Dr are: Gulf Shores Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Gulf Shores Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10Gulf Shores High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,164 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on August 16, 2018 for $490,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 344 W Canal Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 344 W Canal Dr is 2,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 344 W Canal Dr is 1993.
This home is located at 344 W Canal Dr in Gulf Shores, AL and zip code 36542. This 2,400 square foot home, which was built in 1993, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $849,000.
Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Gulf Shores, AL. In the same period over 75 listings were sold below the listed price and 19 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Gulf Shores, AL between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 14.7%.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.