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5490 Battles Road
Fairhope, AL 36532
FOR
SALE
$3,900,000
Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,507
Sqft
0.57
Acres
1903
Yr. Built
MLS# 399350
Cumulative Days on Market: 60 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 07/13/26 · Data provided by the MLS.

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.

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Property Highlights

Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Residential Detached
Architectural Style
Historical
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,507
Price / Sqft
$1,556
Acres
0.57
Year Built
1903

Location

Area
Baldwin
City/Township
Fairhope
View
Western View, Direct Bay Front
Subdivision
Battles Wharf
County
Baldwin

Lake/Waterfront Information

Water Body Name
Mobile Bay
Waterfront Features
Deeded Access, Bay Front Building, Bay Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile

Property Details

Price
$3,900,000
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Residential Detached

Community

Community Features
More Than Two Pets Allowed

Local Schools

Elementary School
Fairhope West Elementary
Middle School
Fairhope Middle
High School
Fairhope High

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Bedrooms
3

Area and Spaces

Living Area
2,507

Appliances

Appliances
Gas Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Smoke Detector

Interior Features

Interior Features
Wet Bar, En Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
Flooring
Tile, Wood, Split Brick
Fireplace Features
Master Bedroom, Other/See Remarks

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Central, Other
Has Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
3

Building Details

Construction

Architectural Style
Historical
Year Built
1903

Materials

Roof
Metal

Terms

Terms

Special Conditions
None

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Cooling Features
Electric, Other

Utilities

Utilities
Fairhope Utilities

Lot

Acres
0.57
Lot Features
Waterfront, Bulkhead, Some Trees, Water View, Less Than 1 Acre, Irregular/See Remarks

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Rear Porch
Fencing
Partial

Parking

Parking Features
Three Or More Vehicles
Listed by Crescent Sotheby's Intl Rty-Gulf Shores
Listing Data last updated 09/11/2026 05:00 pm
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Cumulative Days on Market: 60 days (includes prior listings) · Currently listed since July 13, 2026. Data provided by the MLS.

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