The Address: 409 Gull Rd
The Price: $2,395,000
The Gist: Mediterranean-style Gardens home. Amazing location and incredible charm. Incredibly valuable lot. Relatively low flood risk.
The Rub: It’s old. Built in 1922. Not for everyone.
Agent Hot Take 🔥: Could use some updating but to get something on a 55×124 lot in the gardens with a house that’s well kept under 2.5 is fair in today’s market.
This pristine Mediterranean-style Villa, ideally situated in Ocean City’s desirable Gardens Section with incredible OCEAN VIEWS, will take your breath away. When you enter the home, you will be welcomed inside to the open and spacious living room adorned with wall-to-wall windows, hardwood flooring, and a stately fireplace, further enhancing the home’s warm and inviting ambiance. The main level also includes a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a breakfast area with counter seating, and a built-in pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room and half bath. This level also includes a family room, the ideal place for gathering, playing a game, and unwinding after a long day at the beach. The enormous Primary Suite hosts a sitting area, an oversized closet, and a fully tiled bathroom. The second floor is home to 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, with two outdoor decks. Off this level, you will find an expansive sun deck where you can capture the incredible Ocean Views and obtain a golden glow! A staircase with wrought iron detail leads down to the main level deck and lush gardens. The pavered rear is the ideal location for dining al-fresco! The classic feel of the Gardens nostalgia is felt throughout with hardwood flooring, custom molding, original doors, and more! This stunning architectural residence is timeless!
Yep, it’s got a video tour:
Our Take
You know, I’ve never been sure about some of these old Mediterranean-style houses in the Gardens from the outside.
I walk by this one almost every day in the summer. They look great from the outside, but do they give off that “Shore vibe”?
I’m actually sort of stunned by how much I like the inside of this one.
Sure, it’s not for everyone, and you’ll deal with countless weird quirks of a house that was built while Babe Ruth was still on the upswing, but cozy AF.
The property history on this is pretty crazy. Sold in 1984 for $161k. Then again in 1997 for $325k. And now on the market for $2.3 million. Talking about generational wealth.
On one hand it’s a steal– you have similarly-sized condos that would go for $2 million+ in the Gardens. This gets you the land in a truly unbeatable location, and a charming house. On the other hand, it’s a very old house, so do with that what you will.
Want a personal video tour of this house? Just select a time from the calendar here and we’ll have a local agent give you a no BS FaceTime tour. Even better, they have agreed with ShoreCribs to not contact you after the tour unless you give them permission to do so.
