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Property Description
Check out this Recently Updated Orange Beach Retreat with Water Views of Cotton Bayou. This unique home has a new in-ground Private Pool with an Entertainment Area and full bathroom, plus a Workshop on the ground level, with ample covered parking. No HOA in the Award-Winning Orange Beach City School District! Orange Beach is Bicycle Friendly: You can bike to post office, grocery, doctors, and restaurants and go all the way to Gulf Shores on the State Park trail system less than a mile away. Two public boat launches are easily accessible within 1/2 mile and there are water views of Cotton Bayou from the living area, master bedroom, and a guest bedroom. Vaulted ceilings and a plethora of bright windows bring lots of natural light to this open-concept main level, which is great for entertaining family & friends. This retreat features a split bedroom floor plan with 3 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms located on the main level, with an additional 4th bedroom/office on the upstairs level. This home is graced with 3/4" solid wood flooring throughout, with tiled floors in the bathrooms, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom features multiple closets, dual vanities, plus a sitting area. Don't miss the special "She-Shed" creativity room located off the covered back porch. The lower level has plenty of storage with a large 15'x30'x30' workshop and another full bathroom convenient to the pool and the pool bar area. New superior HVAC unit with transferable warranty, new kitchen appliances, new water heater, new pool pump, upgraded insulation and double pane windows make this home very energy efficient. There is plenty of room to park up to 6 vehicles or your boat under the house, plus ample driveway space for guests, and a separate trailer parking space too! Current Termite Bond expires July 2026. DID I MENTION THE INGROUND POOL IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD? Buyer Agent Friendly! Buyer to verify all information during due dil
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 26563 Cotton Bayou Dr
General
- Sold For: $725,000
- Taxes: $2,161
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 934
- MLS ID: 381688
- Added to Site: 198 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bonus Room, Office/Study, Recreation Room, Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Internet, Split Bedroom Plan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Furnishings: Negotiable
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Primary Bathroom: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Sitting Area, Multiple Walk in Closets, Walk-In Closet(s), Direct Bay View-Primary, 13.5 x 17.8333, Main, 240.75 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: 15 x 11.9167, Main, 178.75 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: 15.25 x 13.3333, Main, 203.3333 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: 19.4167 x 10.1667, Second, 197.4028 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 22.5833 x 19.0833, Main, 430.9653 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: 13.5833 x 11.9167, Main, 161.8681 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Dining/Kitchen Combo, 8.9167 x 11.9167, Main, 106.2569 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: Lower Level, Outside
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage, Termite Contract
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Front Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: See Remarks, Three or More Vehicles
Location
- Area: Orange Beach 1
- County: Baldwin
- Subdivision: Green
- Cross Streets: HWY 161
- Driving Directions: From Hwy 161/Orange Beach Blvd., turn East on Cotton Bayou Drive. Travel approximately 0.7 miles, past Caribe Drive, to 26563 Cotton Bayou on the Left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Orange Beach Elementary
- Middle School: Orange Beach Middle
- High School: Orange Beach High
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, HVAC (SEER 16+)
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Utilities
- Sewer: Grinder Pump, Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Orange Beach Water Auth
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Underground Utilities, Cable Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Raised Beach
- Exterior Const.: Concrete Board, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Hardboard, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Building Size: 2272
- Square Feet: 2,272
- Sq. Ft. Source: Seller
- Year Built: 2004
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pool House
Lot Features
- Property View: Indirect Bay Side, Direct Bayou-Across Rd, Indirect Bayou Side, Indirect Bayou-Across Rd, Direct Bay-Across Rd, Indirect Bay-Across Rd
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.464
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,211.84
- Lot Dimensions: 106.5 x 233.1
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Less than 1 acre, Few Trees
- Zoning: Single Family Residence
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Water Features
- Water Front Name: Cotton Bayou
- Water Front View: Bay Access (<=1/4 Mi), Bayou Accs (<=1/4 Mi), No Waterfront
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,161
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Whole/Full
- Legal Description: 106.5 X 233.1 Irr Lot 19 Green Sub Slide 2279-F In The City Of Orange Beach Sec 9-T9s-R5e In# 1393548 In# 1393549
- Property ID: 6502090001173
- Block: 19
- Lot Number: 19
Listed by RE/MAX of Gulf Shores
Sold by Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach
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Price & Sales History for 26563 Cotton Bayou Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/29/2025
Sold
$725,000
-6.45%
MLS
11/01/2025
Price Reduced
$775,000
-1.89%
MLS
9/29/2025
Price Reduced
$789,900
-0.52%
MLS
9/08/2025
Price Reduced
$794,000
-0.63%
MLS
8/12/2025
Price Reduced
$799,000
-0.75%
MLS
7/03/2025
Listed
$805,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
26563 Cotton Bayou Drive, Orange Beach, AL 36561 (MLS# 381688) is a Single Family property that was sold at $725,000 on December 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 26563 Cotton Bayou Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Orange Beach? You can browse all Orange Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

