5490 Battles Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
What's special
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 ...
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Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 10:01pm
Eva Wilmott Main:251-929-4777,
Kaiser Sotheby's Int Realty-Fa,
Andrea Shilston 251-752-0192,
Kaiser Sotheby's Int-GS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Sun Room, Den, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor Primary, Fireplace, Sitting Area, Direct Bay View-Primary
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Lvg/Dng Combo, Lvg/Dng/Ktchn Combo, Separate Dining Room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Other
Cooling
- Electric, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Main Level, Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Split Brick, Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Master Bedroom, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,507
- Total interior livable area: 2,507 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Three or More Vehicles
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Western View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Bay Access (<=1/4 Mi), Bay Front - Building, Deeded Access, Waterfront, Seawall
- Body of water: Mobile Bay
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 99.5' x 238.6' IRR
- Features: Less than 1 acre, Irregular Lot, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 4507250000071.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Fairhope Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Battles Wharf
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairhope
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,915/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,719,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,106
- Price range: $4.8M - $4.8M
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Ownership: Whole/Full
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,800,000-51.3%$1,915/sqft |
Source:  Baldwin Realtors #392015 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Listing removed | $9,850,000$3,929/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #382526 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $9,850,000-9.6%$3,929/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #382526 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $10,900,000+847.8%$4,348/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #382526 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,107 +7% | $261,500 +7% |
| 2024 | $7,576 +6.2% | $244,400 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $7,137 | $230,240 -36.2% |
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Neighborhood: 36532
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Fairhope Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Fairhope Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 9/10Fairhope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairhope West Elementary
- Middle: Fairhope Middle
- High: Fairhope High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.