137 Fort Louis CT Dauphin Island, AL 36528
9 Beds
8.5 Baths
4,410 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,410 sqft
Price per Sqft $668
Subdivision East Woods
MLS Listing ID 7714272
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 8
Half Baths 1
Year Built 2018
Annual Tax Amount $10,396
Tax Year 10396
Lot Size 2.200 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
There's a moment when you cross the Dauphin Island Bridge and everything shifts. The mainland fades, the water opens up, and the pace slows. It's a feeling people remember. It's why they come back.
The Lodge at Fort Louis Court sits in the heart of Dauphin Island, centrally located on the northern Gulf Coast. Though the island feels worlds away, access is easy — approximately a 40-minute drive to I-10 and I-65 — making it convenient for owners, guests, and groups traveling from across the region.
Designed for gathering and quiet restoration, this coastal compound offers both scale and intimacy. The 4,410 sq ft main home is warm and welcoming, featuring white oak interiors, cedar beams, a stone fireplace, and a chef's kitchen built for shared meals and connection. The layout encourages togetherness while still allowing room to breathe.
Private suites and quiet spaces surround a central courtyard and the heated saltwater pool, creating natural separation for guests, extended family, or staff. A separate 5,000 sq ft accessory building expands the property's flexibility with three bunk rooms, two baths, and workspace ideal for hosting, housing, or support needs. Heated and cooled space in the boathouse square footage is in addition to the 4,410 sq ft of the home..
Ideal for a fishing lodge, corporate retreat, conservation or environmental organization, educational or university programs, spiritual or wellness retreats, or a private family compound. The layout supports group gatherings while offering privacy and separation, making it easy to adapt the property to a wide range of uses and visions.
Dauphin Island is a true destination. Known as one of the Gulf Coast's premier fishing locations, it offers inshore, offshore, and surf fishing that draws anglers year after year. The island is also internationally recognized for birdwatching, with seasonal migrations that bring life and energy to its landscapes. Wide, sugar-white beaches stretch for miles, offering uncrowded shoreline, peaceful walks, and unforgettable sunsets.
Whether envisioned as a family legacy property, a multi-generational retreat, or a purpose-driven space for restoration and connection, this property offers more than features and acreage. It offers a sense of arrival — and a setting people never forget.
Adjoining vacant lot at 511 Ft. Charlotte is included. See legal description for details.
Buyer to independently verify all information.
Location
State AL
County Mobile - Al
Direction After crossing the Dauphin Island bridge, continue for 1 mile to the 3 way stop(water tower), left on Bienville, 5 blocks and right on Ft Louis Court, at the end of street.
Rooms
Basement None
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Dining Room Open Floorplan, Seats 12+
Kitchen Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Heating Central
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Stone
Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Courtyard, Garden, Lighting, Private Entrance
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Front Yard
Pool Fenced, Gunite, Heated, Salt Water, Waterfall
Community Features Airport/Runway, Beach Access, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Marina, Park, Playground, Powered Boats Allowed, Restaurant
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N true
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Garage true
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Beach House, Ranch, Rustic, Other
Level or Stories One
Schools
Elementary Schools Dauphin Island
Middle Schools Peter F Alba
High Schools Alma Bryant
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional