223 E 1st Avenue COMMERCIAL ZONED!! AMAZING LOCATION!! WALKABILITY & VISIBILITY!! One of a kind opportunity with Incredible Gulf Shores downtown walkability to several businesses & large local, annual events, PLUS Beach Blvd Visibility! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft private raised beach cottage zoned BT4 is one block from the Gulf of Mexico across the street from the recent East Beach Public improvements and that perfect sugar-white sand beach in central downtown Gulf Shores with no HOA! Walking in you'll find a large open-concept space with Brand-new furnishings throughout! 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Living, Dining, Kitchen, Sundeck, & Laundry Room w/stackable Washer/Dryer. Recent (2020 and newer) Updates include all new furniture & decor +queen Murphy-bed cabinet, kitchen, both bathrooms, new flooring, new interior & exterior doors, window treatments, new lighting, new appliances, new paint, new roof, new electrical panel & wiring throughout, all new plumbing, new decking, all new landscaping including sod, outdoor entertainment area added, driveway, & new HVAC, PLUS brand new downtown neighborhood street updates surround this home including additional off-street public parking next door. Outside is an inviting entertainment space completely surrounded by a brand new 6ft privacy fence enclosing under the home as well as the full back & side yard with keyless gated entry, security lighting, & transferable, exterior security camera system. Within this space you’ll find hand-built tiki bar, picnic table, lifeguard & polywood chairs, outdoor shower w/full surround, new outdoor living group, TWO large, separate-keyed storage rooms, large backyard with gorgeous palm landscaping & manicured lawn w/irrigation system on separate meter, built-in charcoal GRILL, & stone FIRE PIT with concrete patio! Currently offered as a Vacation Rental, Guests of this home consistently share 5 star reviews! Fantastic SMALL BUSINESS potential, or great primary or 2nd home options with this TURNKEY home!