503 Fort Rosalie Pl, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528
About This Home
Welcome to your perfect island escape on Dauphin Island! This charming cottage is the ideal second home, vacation getaway, or investment property for short-term rentals. Full of character, the home features beautiful, exposed beams and soaring ceilings that create a bright, airy feel throughout, and the HVAC unit is NEW. The open kitchen flows effortlessly into the main living area, making it easy to gather with friends and family. In addition to the primary living space, there's a separate sunroom area perfect for relaxing, gaming, or creating a cozy hangout spot for guests. Tile flooring throughout makes maintenance a breeze perfect for beach living. The garage is great to store your beach toys and island must have entertainment cart or bicycles. Step outside to a nice-sized backyard where kids and pets can run and play, or where you can unwind after a day on the water. Whether you're looking to make memories with loved ones or generate a modest rental income, this delightful island cottage offers comfort, charm, and versatility in a laid-back coastal setting. **Buyer or buyer's agent to verify all information independently; including any zoning or local regulations, HOA, deed restrictions. Listing brokerage and agent make no representation to the accuracy of the listing statements and/or information.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: None
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- High Ceilings 9 ft Main
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 5201000027155
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
- Lot size dimensions: 100 x 125
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached,Driveway,Garage,Garage Faces Front,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 | $1,511 | $18,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $617 | $7,404 |
| Property Taxes | $107 | $1,284 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $2,475 | $29,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Listed for sale | $299,000 |
| 2005-04-19 | Sold | $132,500 |
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