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Property Description
Waterfront Lot on Cotton Bayou - Fully Improved & Ready to Build Welcome to Bayou Vista, a waterfront opportunity on Cotton Bayou in Orange Beach, where every approval, improvement, and detail has been completed. This build-ready homesite offers direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico and is just minutes from The Pass, The Wharf, and Orange Beach's premier dining and entertainment-accessible by land or boat. Created for the discerning coastal homeowner, Bayou Vista combines luxury, privacy, and convenience in one of the most beautiful settings along the Gulf Coast. With just two total homesites, this low-maintenance enclave offers a shared private beach, a deeded covered boat slip (35' long x 14' wide), and an affordable HOA, providing a true worry-free waterfront lifestyle. Improvements & Approvals Completed: Full deed research and legal documentation complete Survey and site plan professionally designed and approved by the City of Orange Beach House plan approved and on file New bulkhead, pier, and boat dock - all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved Landscaping and cleanup completed with mature trees preserved New fencing installed for privacy Approved 40' x 50' outbuilding for drive-through boat storage (construction cost to be shared) All legal fees and permitting paid in full Community Highlights: two-home community on Cotton Bayou Deeded covered boat slip (35' x 14') Private sandy beach for kayaking or paddleboarding 200'± of pristine Cotton Bayou frontage Inexpensive HOA and 14+ day rentals allowed Fully improved and ready to build immediately A rare chance to own one of the most turnkey waterfront properties in Orange Beach - Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 26594 Cotton Bayou Dr
General
- Price: $1,200,000
- HOA FEE: $200/month
- Taxes: $7,776
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: 934
- MLS ID: 386657
- Updated: 10/17/2025
- Added to Site: 126 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: Orange Beach 1
- County: Baldwin
- Subdivision: Cotton Bayou
- Driving Directions: From 161 onto Cotton Bayou Drive, Property will be on the right
School Information
- Elementary School: Orange Beach Elementary
- Middle School: Orange Beach Middle
- High School: Orange Beach
Community
- Association: Yes
Utilities
- Water: Orange Beach Water Auth
Lot Features
- Property View: Direct Bayou Front
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.038
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 45,215.28
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 422
- Lot Features: Lot, 1-3 acres, Waterfront
- Zoning: Single Family Residence
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Name: Cotton Bayou
- Water Front View: Bayou Front
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $7,776
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Whole/Full
- Legal Description: 150.91X400 Irr Garretts Sub 2nd Addn Lot 8 & Pt Lot 9 Desc As Beg. At Sw Cor Of Sd Lot 9 Th Run N 35 Th Se 25 Th Sw 25 To Pob Sec 9-9-5 (Wd)
- Property ID: 6502090001211
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Price & Sales History for 26594 Cotton Bayou Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/16/2025
Listed
$1,200,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 26594 Cotton Bayou Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,777
8%
$243,020
8%
2023
$7,181
23%
$224,420
23%
2022
$5,859
119%
$183,080
119%
2021
$2,679
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$83,720
-13%
2021
$2,679
-7%
$95,760
6%
2019
$2,894
15%
$90,440
15%
2018
$2,512
13%
$78,500
13%
2017
$2,222
1%
$69,440
1%
2016
$2,192
2%
$68,500
2%
2015
$2,141
-52%
$66,900
-52%
2014
$4,432
-1%
$138,180
-1%
2013
$4,476
—
$139,440
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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26594 Cotton Bayou Drive, Orange Beach, AL 36561 (MLS# 386657) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 1.038 acres. 26594 Cotton Bayou Drive is currently listed for $1,200,000 and was received on October 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 26594 Cotton Bayou Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land 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.

