401 Admiral Semmes Ave, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528
About This Home
This home is a huge opportunity, with over five thousand square feet for your group to spread out and enjoy island living! Located behind the dunes of the wooded east end of Dauphin Island, you will find seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a game room, a bunk room, a huge loft, and a tiki bar in this island oasis! The amount of living space is incredible, and all recently updated! It is the ultimate family/ guest island home in the woods. The ground floor features a huge garage/ workshop area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a kitchenette on this level. The stairway to the main level has a locking door for privacy or climate control. Enter the main level from the front porch into the foyer that leads to either the living or dining room. The kitchen opens to the dining area or family room. There is also a nice main level screened in porch off the family room. The main floor has four bedrooms with large bathrooms on each corner of the house. The primary bedroom has an attached room that could be used as an office or nursery. On the third floor, you will find a large bunk room with tons of built-in cabinetry, counterspace, and a half-bath. It would also make a perfect playroom, art studio, or office space. Relax and enjoy the Island atmosphere while sitting out on the spacious front porch. After a long day at the beach, enjoy the hot tub and tiki bar located in the downstairs screened in porch. This home is currently a successful vacation rental with plenty of bookings for this year. Keep it as a rental or make it your full time home! Book a showing and start living your Island Life today! *Buyer to review deed restrictions, zoning or local regulations, and other matters or record. Buyer to verify all information independently. Any and all updates are per Seller(s).
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Fiber Cement
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Bookcases,High Ceilings 9 ft Main,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Laminate
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,431
- Total interior livable area: 5,431 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 5201000027027
- On leased land: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Front Porch,Rear Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: None,Bath
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Landscaped
- Lot size dimensions: 125 x 135 x 148 x 136
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage,Level Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,028 | $36,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,236 | $14,832 |
| Property Taxes | $214 | $2,568 |
| Electricity | $607 | $7,292 |
| Total | $5,085 | $61,020 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
| 2025-05-22 | Listing removed | $659,000 |
| 2025-03-03 | Listed for sale | $659,000 |
| 2024-09-02 | Listing removed | $769,000 |
| 2024-03-12 | Listed for sale | $769,000 |
| 2022-10-21 | Sold | $495,000 |
| 2022-09-25 | Listed for sale | $520,000 |
| 2016-06-22 | Sold | $260,000 |
| 2016-03-23 | Listing removed | $264,900 |
| 2016-01-30 | Price change | $264,900 |
| 2015-03-19 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
| 2014-12-01 | Listing removed | $280,000 |
| 2014-05-20 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
| 2014-04-14 | Listing removed | $280,000 |
| 2013-10-30 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
| 2013-08-15 | Listing removed | $280,000 |
| 2013-07-25 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
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