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5490 Battles Road
Fairhope AL 36532 US

$3,900,000

Active Listing ID 399350
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3 bed
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2,507 square feet
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2.00 Bath (2 Full)
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Lot: 0.57 Acres
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$3,900,000

Active Listing ID 399350
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5490 Battles Road 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 Features

  • Facts
  • Lot Size: 0.57 Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-type: Other
  • Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Cooling System: Electric
  • Floor Covering: Wood, Tile, Brick
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Heating Fuels: Central
  • Additional Features
  • Fireplace
  • Patio
  • Waterfront

School Information

  • School
  • Fairhope West Elementary(Elementary)
  • Fairhope Middle(MiddleSchool)
  • Fairhope High(HighSchool)

Property

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  • propertysubtype: Other
  • listprice: 3900000
  • unparsedaddress: 5490 Battles Road
  • postalcity: Fairhope
  • stateorprovince: AL
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 36532
  • bathroomsfull: 2
  • bathroomshalf: 0
  • bathroomsonequarter: 0
  • bathroomsthreequarter: 0
  • lotsizeacres: 0.57
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • lotsizearea: 0.57
  • livingarea: 2507
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 30.492318
  • longitude: -87.929163
  • listagentfullname: Andrea Kaiser Shilston
  • listagentemail: andrea.shilston@sothebysrealty.com
  • listagentkey: 3yd-BCARAL-1239_52
  • listagentmlsid: 1239_52
  • listagentpreferredphone: 2517520192
  • listagentofficephone: 2519686869
  • listofficekey: 3yd-BCARAL-3289
  • listagentstatelicense: 82934-1
  • listofficemlsid: 3289
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2026 Baldwin REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: BCARAL
  • yearbuilt: 1903
  • listingcontractdate: 2026-07-13
  • countyorparish: Baldwin
  • parcelnumber: 45-07-25-0-000-071.000
  • elementaryschool: Fairhope West Elementary
  • highschool: Fairhope High
  • appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Smoke Detector
  • cooling: Electric
  • flooring: Tile, Wood, Brick
  • heating: Central
  • fireplaceyn: True
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 1
  • parkingtotal: 0
  • roof: Metal
  • waterfrontyn: True
  • franchiseaffiliation: None
  • interiorfeatures: Wet Bar, En Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • architecturalstyle: Historical
  • rooms: Bedroom 2, Bonus Room, Bathroom 2, Den, Game Room, Laundry Room, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Dining Room
  • patioandporchfeatures: Porch, Patio
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: False
  • spayn: False
  • internetaddressdisplayyn: True
  • internetautomatedvaluationdisplayyn: False
  • internetconsumercommentyn: True
  • location: -87.92916, 30.492317
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Listing Changed: 8/19/2026 9:19:11 PM GMT
Source Updated Date: 9/5/2026 12:48:41 PM GMT

Courtesy of: Andrea Kaiser Shilston, Crescent Sotheby's Intl Rty-Gulf Shores, andrea.shilston@sothebysrealty.com

Copyright © 2026 Baldwin REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.