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$3,900,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,507 Sq. Ft.
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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.

Full Property Details for 5490 Battles Rd

General

  • Price: $3,900,000
  • Taxes: $8,106
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 934
  • MLS ID: 399350
  • Updated: 8/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, En Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace(s): Master Bedroom, Other/See Remarks
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Split Brick

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Fireplace, SittingArea, TubShowerCombo, FirstFloorPrimary, DirectBayViewPrimary

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: MoreThanTwoPetsAllowed

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Rear Porch

Parking

  • Parking Features: Three Or More Vehicles

Location

  • Area: Gulf Shores
  • County: Baldwin
  • Subdivision: Battles Wharf
  • Cross Streets: Scenic Hwy 98
  • Driving Directions: Scenic 98 South towards The Grand Hotel. Right on Battles Rd. Left onto driveway with Dyas sign.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Fairhope West Elementary
  • Middle School: Fairhope Middle
  • High School: Fairhope High

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Electric, Other
  • Heating Type: Central, Other

Utilities

  • Utility Description: Fairhope Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Historical
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 2507
  • Square Feet: 2,507
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Tax Records
  • Year Built: 1903

Lot Features

  • Property View: Western View, Direct Bay Front
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.57
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Waterfront, Bulkhead, Some Trees, Water View, Less Than 1 Acre, Irregular/See Remarks
  • Fencing (Description): Partial

Water Features

  • Water Front Name: Mobile Bay
  • Water Front View: Deeded Access, Bay Front Building, Bay Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $8,106

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Whole Full
  • Legal Description: 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 AVE, TH W 7 09.4', TH NW'LY 343.87', TH SW 123.20 FOR THE POB, TH 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 BETWEEN
  • APN: 45-07-25-0-000-071.000

Listed by Crescent Sotheby's Intl Rty-Gulf Shores

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Schools serving 5490 Battles Rd

School District:Baldwin County School District
NameGradesDistance
Fairhope Elementary School
408 North Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532
K-63.1 mi
Fairhope Middle School
Two Pirate Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532
7-82.8 mi
Fairhope High School
18800 Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532
9-122.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5490 Battles Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/13/2026
Listed
$3,900,000
38900%
MLS
8/26/2014
Sold
$10,000
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Tax History for 5490 Battles Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,106
7%
$261,500
7%
2024
$7,576
6%
$244,400
6%
2023
$7,137
-39%
$230,240
-39%
2022
$11,662
4%
$376,200
4%
2021
$11,183
—
$360,140
8%
2021
$11,183
12%
$332,320
-7%
2019
$9,985
1%
$356,620
1%
2018
$9,857
1%
$352,020
1%
2017
$9,718
6%
$347,060
6%
2016
$9,173
1%
$327,600
1%
2015
$9,083
5542%
$324,380
100%
2014
$161
—
$162,220
—
2013
$161
—
$162,240
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5490 Battles Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 (MLS# 399350) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5490 Battles Road is currently listed for $3,900,000 and was received on July 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 5490 Battles Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fairhope? You can browse all Fairhope real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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