$3,900,000

5490 Battles Road, Fairhope, AL 36532

  • 3 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 2,507 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1903
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.57acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,556/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 3 months ago

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
May 21, 2026 at 7:45AM
Listing Office:
Kaiser Sotheby's Int Realty-Fa : 251-929-4777
Listing Agent:
Eva Wilmott : 504-259-2201
MLS ID:
392015
  • General: Bonus RoomFamily RoomLiving RoomSun RoomCeiling Fan(s)En-SuiteHigh CeilingsWet Bar
  • Master Bedroom: 1st Floor PrimaryFireplaceSitting AreaDirect Bay View-PrimaryMain
  • Master Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveGas RangeRefrigerator w/Ice MakerWasher/Dryer Stacked
  • Dining: Lvg/Dng ComboLvg/Dng/Ktchn ComboSeparate Dining Room
  • Laundry: Main LevelInside
  • Flooring: Split BrickTileWood
  • A/C: Central Electric (Cool)OtherCeiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: CentralOther
  • Fireplace: Master BedroomSee RemarksFireplaceFireplaces: 3
  • Parking: Three or More Vehicles
  • Roofing: Metal
  • General: Wood SidingOnePillar/Post/Pier
  • Golf: None
  • Originating MLS: Baldwin County
  • County: Baldwin
  • Zoning: 99.5' X 238.6' IRR COM AT THE NE COR FRL SEC 25 RUN SW 3714. 3' TO C/L OF BAY SHORE HWY AND S SIDE OF BATTLES AVETH W 7 09.4'TH NW'LY 343.87'TH SW 123.20 FOR THE POBTH SW 99. 5'TH SE 238.6'TH NE 49.24'TH SE 88.7'TH NW 45'TH N W 295.9' TO THE POB & ALSO THE PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN4507250000071.000
  • View: Direct Bay FrontWestern ViewView
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Utilities: Fairhope Utilities
  • Source: Baldwin County
  • Ownership: Whole/Full

This listing courtesy of Eva Wilmott , Kaiser Sotheby's Int Realty-Fa

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