Welcome to waterfront living at 126 Bay View Drive, a hidden gem conveniently located near the entrance of Lake Forest and just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and everything Daphne has to offer. This spacious three-bedroom, three-full-bath home combines beautiful water views, flexible living spaces, and an inviting setting designed for both relaxation and entertaining.
Step inside to soaring ceilings, beautiful wood floors, plantation shutters, and abundant natural light. The kitchen offers exceptional storage with three pantries and opens seamlessly to the main living area. A raised counter provides the perfect spot for casual seating, serving guests, or gathering during meals.
The spacious primary suite includes a versatile bonus area leading to a private balcony overlooking the lake—an ideal place to enjoy morning coffee, peaceful evenings, and colorful sunsets. With three balconies throughout the home, there are plenty of opportunities to take in the surrounding natural beauty.
Downstairs, an additional flex space offers endless possibilities for a recreation room, guest retreat, home office, fitness area, or separate entertaining space. A double garage, generous driveway, and ample parking make it easy to accommodate multiple vehicles, a golf cart, kayaks, and lake-day equipment.
Outside, the large lot offers abundant green space along with a private pier on the lake. Spend your days kayaking, fishing, grilling with friends, or simply unwinding beside the water as the sun sets.
Lake Forest ownership also provides access to an impressive collection of neighborhood amenities, including the nearby golf course, swimming pools, tennis facilities, playgrounds, horseback riding opportunities, a marina and yacht club, and more. Golf membership is available for an additional monthly fee.
126 Bay View Drive offers more than a home—it delivers the relaxed lakefront lifestyle you have been looking for in the heart of Daphne.
Active under contract
$418,888
126 Bay View Dr, Daphne, AL 36526
3beds
2,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$70/mo HOA
What's special
Double garageSpacious three-bedroom three-full-bath homeFlexible living spacesSoaring ceilingsBeautiful water viewsAbundant natural lightBeautiful wood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Jennifer Sage 251-751-3839,
Call It Closed Intl Realty
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 409298
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Termite Contract
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,638 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Double Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Side Porch, Front Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Direct Lake Front
- Has water view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Body of water: Lake Forest
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Waterfront, Some Trees, Subdivision, Less Than 1 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 3209370001052.000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Daphne Utilities, Riviera Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Playground, Golf, Pets Allowed, Tennis Racquetball
- Subdivision: Lake Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Pool, Clubhouse, Recreation Facilities, Taxes Common Area, Common Area Insurance, Association Management, Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $70 monthly
- HOA name: Lake Forest
- HOA phone: 251-626-0788
Location
- Region: Daphne
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,908
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Ownership type: Whole Full
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $418,888$159/sqft |
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| 8/22/2026 | Pending sale | $418,888$159/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $418,888+12.6%$159/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $372,000-4.5%$141/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Pending sale | $389,500$148/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $389,500$148/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Pending sale | $389,500$148/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Pending sale | $389,500$148/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Price change | $389,500-2.6%$148/sqft |
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| 6/25/2023 | Price change | $399,900-3.5%$152/sqft |
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| 6/13/2023 | Price change | $414,500-4.7%$157/sqft |
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| 5/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $435,000+24.6%$165/sqft |
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| 7/22/2022 | Sold | $349,000+1.2%$132/sqft |
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| 6/13/2022 | Pending sale | $345,000$131/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $345,000$131/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,908 +2.6% | $42,460 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $1,859 +34.5% | $41,400 +37.7% |
| 2023 | $1,383 | $30,060 +10.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $27,300 +10.9% |
| 2021 | $1,014 -3% | $24,620 -2.9% |
| 2020 | $1,045 +6.7% | $25,360 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $980 +6.5% | $23,840 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $920 +5.8% | $22,440 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $869 | $21,260 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $869 | $20,720 +1.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $20,440 +3% |
| 2014 | -- | $19,840 +3.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $19,220 -6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $20,600 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,760 -13.4% |
| 2009 | $985 | $23,960 |
| 2008 | $985 -7.9% | $23,960 -7.6% |
| 2007 | $1,070 +25.9% | $25,920 +24.6% |
| 2006 | $849 +14.2% | $20,800 +13.4% |
| 2005 | $744 +10.2% | $18,340 +9.6% |
| 2004 | $675 +3.3% | $16,740 +3.1% |
| 2003 | $653 -50.4% | $16,240 -47% |
| 2002 | $1,318 +1.2% | $30,660 |
| 2001 | $1,303 | $30,660 |
| 2000 | $1,303 | $30,660 |
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Neighborhood: 36526
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Daphne Elementary
- Middle: Daphne Middle
- High: Daphne High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



