Waterfront

5490 battles road

Fairhope, AL 36532

$3,900,000

3 BEDS 2 BATHS
2,507 SQFT0.56 AC LOT
Residential - Single Family
Waterfront
Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
Full Baths 2
Square Feet 2507
Acreage 0.57
Status Active
MLS # 399350
County Baldwin
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Category Residential - Single Family
Status Active
Square Feet 2507
Acreage 0.57
MLS # 399350
County Baldwin
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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Exterior Features

  • Style Historical
  • Construction Residential Detached
  • Roof Metal
  • Garage No
  • Lot Description Waterfront, Bulkhead, Some Trees, Water View, Less Than 1 Acre, Irregular/See Remarks

Interior Features

  • Appliances Gas Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Smoke Detector
  • Heating Central, Other
  • Cooling Electric, Other
  • Fireplaces 3
  • Fireplaces Description Master Bedroom, Other/See Remarks
  • Living Area 2,507 SQFT
  • Year Built 1903
  • Stories 1

Neighborhood & Schools

  • Subdivision Battles Wharf
  • Elementary School Fairhope West Elementary
  • Middle School Fairhope Middle
  • High School Fairhope High

Financial Information

  • Parcel ID 45-07-25-0-000-071.000

Listing Information

Listing Provided Courtesy of Crescent Sotheby's Intl Rty-Gulf Shores - andrea.shilston@sothebysrealty.com
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Listing data is current as of 08/12/2026.

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