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17629 Scenic Highway 98
Fairhope, AL 36532
FOR
SALE
$8,300,000
Active
13
Beds
11
Baths
7,363
Sqft
2.52
Acres
1973
Yr. Built
MLS# 399989
Cumulative Days on Market: 44 · Includes prior listings · Currently listed since 07/29/26 · Data provided by the MLS.

Property Description

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Historic Mobile Bay's most extraordinary waterfront estates on the iconic Boardwalk, just south of The Grand Hotel. This exceptional offering includes two separately deeded parcels totaling approx. 2.52 acres with an impressive 150± ft. of pristine Mobile Bay frontage. Enjoy panoramic water views, a sandy beach, private wharf, refreshing bay breezes, and spectacular sunsets from this remarkable family compound.Designed for multigenerational living and entertaining, the property includes four residences and an auxiliary storage / laundry building. The two front homes are beautifully designed mirror-image residences, each offering approx. 1, 793 SF with 3 BR, 2 BA, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, expansive windows showcasing sweeping bay views, and separate kitchens and dining rooms.The centerpiece is a 3, 533 SF raised beach house featuring 6 BR and 6 BA with an open-concept design ideal for gatherings. Four bedroom suites are located on the main level, with two additional suites and an upstairs overlook providing additional living space. A spacious porch overlooking Mobile Bay creates the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining.Completing the compound is a charming 424 SF guest cottage with 1 BR, 1 BA, a kitchen, and an inviting front porch.In addition to its existing improvements, the property offers exceptional redevelopment potential. Comprised of two separately deeded parcels, current zoning allows for up to four residential dwellings, subject to verification and applicable governmental approvals, making this an outstanding opportunity to create a custom luxury waterfront enclave.Whether preserved as an irreplaceable family estate or reimagined as an exceptional new development, this is one of Mobile Bay's finest legacy properties, combining breathtaking natural beauty, privacy, and unparalleled waterfront living in one unforgettable offering. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

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Property Highlights

Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Residential Detached
Architectural Style
Raised Beach
Bedrooms
13
Total Bathrooms
11
Living Area
7,363
Price / Sqft
$1,127
Acres
2.52
Year Built
1973

Location

Area
Baldwin
City/Township
Fairhope
View
Wooded, Western View, Direct Bay Front
Subdivision
Metes And Bounds
County
Baldwin

Lake/Waterfront Information

Water Body Name
Mobile Bay
Waterfront Features
Bay Front Building

Property Details

Price
$8,300,000
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Residential Detached

Community

Community Features
None

Local Schools

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

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms
11
Full Bathrooms
11
Bedrooms
13

Area and Spaces

Living Area
7,363

Appliances

Appliances
Cooktop, Dishwasher

Interior Features

Interior Features
En Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Split Bedroom Plan
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Split Brick
Window Features
Window Treatments
Fireplace Features
Great Room

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features
Central
Has Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
2

Building Details

Construction

Architectural Style
Raised Beach
Year Built
1973

Materials

Roof
Composition Shingle

Terms

Terms

Special Conditions
None

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Utilities

Utilities
Water City, Sewage City, Fairhope Utilities, More Than One Water Meter

Lot

Acres
2.52
Lot Features
Waterfront, Pier, Some Trees
Number of Lots
2

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Storage

Parking

Total Parking Spaces
30
Parking Features
Other/See Remarks, Three Or More Vehicles

Pool Features

Pool Features
None
Listed by LLB & B Inc.
Listing Data last updated 09/11/2026 04:40 pm
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Cumulative Days on Market: 44 days (includes prior listings) · Currently listed since July 29, 2026. Data provided by the MLS.

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