$4,800,000

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 $1,915/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month 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:
April 5, 2026 at 4:48PM
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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Location

Schools Nearby

F

Fairhope West Elementary School

408 N Section St, Fairhope, AL, 36532

Grades KG-6

3.10 miles away

F

Fairhope Middle School

2 Pirate Dr, Fairhope, AL, 36532

Grades 7-8

2.83 miles away

F

Fairhope High School

18800 Greeno Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532

Grades 9-12

2.74 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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