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5490 Battles Road

Fairhope, AL 36532
  • $3,900,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 115 Days
  • MLS #: 392015
UPDATED: 11 min ago
$3,900,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.57
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,507
    SQFT
  • $1,556
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1903
County:
Area:

School Information

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Middle School:
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Description

This property offers a rare blend of historic character, modern comfort, and an unmatched bayfront lifestyle all nestled in one of the most picturesque communities of the Eastern Shore. Discover this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage featuring 12+ foot ceilings, updated kitchen with wet bar, original hardwood floors, and a spacious climate-controlled sunroom, ideal for entertaining year-round. This historic cottage, built in 1903, originally served as a guest house for one of Fairhope’s original waterfront hotels. Tucked beneath a canopy of ancient oaks, the property encompasses .57 acres with 100 feet of direct Mobile Bay frontage. Whether you're envisioning a multi-generational bayfront retreat or simply a place to slow down and savor life by the water, this is a legacy property like no other. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

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Listing information © 2026 Baldwin County Association of REALTORS® MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Coastal Connection at eXp Realty. Data last updated 2026-06-14T15:28:08.627.
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5490 Battles Road Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Price: $3,900,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 115 Days
  • Updated: 11 min ago
  • MLS #: 392015
3
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.57
Acres
2,507
SQFT
$1,556
$/SQFT
1903
Built
Neighborhood:
Battles Wharf
County:
Baldwin
Area:
Fairhope 9
Elementary School:
Fairhope West Elementary
Middle School:
Fairhope Middle
High School:
Fairhope High
Property Description
This property offers a rare blend of historic character, modern comfort, and an unmatched bayfront lifestyle all nestled in one of the most picturesque communities of the Eastern Shore. Discover this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage featuring 12+ foot ceilings, updated kitchen with wet bar, original hardwood floors, and a spacious climate-controlled sunroom, ideal for entertaining year-round. This historic cottage, built in 1903, originally served as a guest house for one of Fairhope’s original waterfront hotels. Tucked beneath a canopy of ancient oaks, the property encompasses .57 acres with 100 feet of direct Mobile Bay frontage. Whether you're envisioning a multi-generational bayfront retreat or simply a place to slow down and savor life by the water, this is a legacy property like no other. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Exterior Features

Boat Facilities Description None Carport YN No Construction Materials Wood Siding Fencing Partial Foundation Details Pillar/Post/Pier Garage YN No Levels One Lot Features Less than 1 acreIrregular LotFew TreesWaterfrontBulkhead Lot Size Dimensions 99.5' x 238.6' IRR Parking Features Three or More Vehicles Patio And Porch Features PatioRear Porch Roof Metal View Direct Bay FrontWestern View View YN Yes Water Body Name Mobile Bay Waterfront Features Bay Access (<=1/4 Mi)Bay Front - BuildingDeeded Access Waterfront Footage 100 Waterfront YN Yes

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherMicrowaveGas RangeRefrigerator w/Ice MakerWasher/Dryer Stacked Bedroom2 Level Main Building Area Total 2507 Cooling Central Electric (Cool)OtherCeiling Fan(s) Cooling YN Yes Den Level Main Level Dining Room Features Lvg/Dng ComboLvg/Dng/Ktchn ComboSeparate Dining Room Dining Room Level Main Fireplace Features Master BedroomSee Remarks Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 3 Flooring Split BrickTileWood Heating CentralOther Heating YN Yes Interior Features Bonus RoomFamily RoomLiving RoomSun RoomCeiling Fan(s)En-SuiteHigh CeilingsWet Bar Kitchen Level Main Laundry Features Main LevelInside Living Dining Level Main Level Living Room Level Main Master Bathroom Features Tub/Shower Combo Master Bedroom Features 1st Floor PrimaryFireplaceSitting AreaDirect Bay View-Primary Master Bedroom Level Main Rec Room Level Main Level

Property Features

Association YN No Community Features None New Construction YN No Ownership Whole/Full Pets Allowed More Than 2 Pets Allowed Property Attached YN No Property Condition Resale Property Sub Type Historic Security Features Smoke Detector(s) Structure Type Historic Tax Annual Amount 8106.5 Utilities Fairhope Utilities

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Listing information © 2026 Baldwin County Association of REALTORS® MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Coastal Connection at eXp Realty. Data last updated 2026-06-14T15:28:08.627.
 
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