There's something special about a neighborhood where you can walk to the beach, ride your bike through Gulf State Park, or spend the afternoon at the pool. That's life in the Village of Tannin, and Beach Reads puts you right in the middle of it!
Located at 13 Meeting Street in Orange Beach, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers 1,685 square feet of living space filled with character. Hardwood floors, French doors, a fireplace, and inviting porches make this home a comfortable place to relax or gather with family and friends.
One of the home's favorite features is the crow's nest, complete with a built-in bed and reading nook. It's the perfect place to curl up with a good book and the inspiration behind the name Beach Reads.
Recent improvements include renovated bathrooms, updated kitchen countertops and cooktop, restored hardwood floors and stairs, refreshed living room built-ins, interior paint, updated crow's nest flooring, and rebuilt and stained upper decks.
Village of Tannin offers deeded private beach access, an Olympic-size community pool, and direct access to Gulf State Park trails. Its charming streets and distinctive architecture make it a favorite among those who appreciate the Orange Beach lifestyle.
Currently used as a vacation rental, Beach Reads offers flexibility as a second home, full-time residence, or investment property. The seller also has HOA-approved expansion plans available to increase the home to approximately 2,068 square feet, including a redesigned kitchen, expanded primary suite, and additional living space. Buyers should verify applicable approvals.
Whether you're looking for a beach getaway or a place to call home, Beach Reads is worth a visit. Come see what makes this home and neighborhood so special! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
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Price cut: $41K (11/9)
$799,000
13 Meeting St, Orange Beach, AL 36561
2beds
1,685sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
3,615 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$157/mo HOA
What's special
Interior paintFrench doorsInviting porchesHardwood floorsRenovated bathrooms
- 42 days
- 266
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristy C Bushaw 251-948-8000,
RE/MAX Paradise
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 411075
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- Internet, Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Termite Contract
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,685 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Golf Cart Garage, Side Entrance, Other/See Remarks, Three Or More Vehicles
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Covered Patio
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Deeded Access, Beach Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile
Lot
- Size: 3,615 Square Feet
- Features: Less Than 1 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 6606132001040.000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water City, Baldwin EMC, Sewage City, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Landscaping, Pets Allowed, Other, Water Access Deeded
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: VillageOfTannin
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Pool, Common Area Insurance, Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $470 quarterly
- HOA name: Tannin HOA
- HOA phone: 251-960-1444
Location
- Region: Orange Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $794,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,790
- Date on market: 9/28/2026
- Ownership type: Whole Full
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2026 | Price change | $799,000-4.9%$474/sqft |
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| 9/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $840,000-4%$499/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $875,000$519/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000+32.6%$519/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Sold | $659,900-5.7%$392/sqft |
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| 3/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,900-3.5%$415/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $725,000$430/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,790 +8.3% | $147,880 +7% |
| 2024 | $4,423 +192.5% | $138,220 +181.2% |
| 2023 | $1,512 | $49,160 +26.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $38,820 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,048 +7.2% | $35,300 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $978 +1.3% | $32,460 +1.2% |
| 2019 | $965 +2.5% | $32,060 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $941 +16.5% | $31,320 +15.3% |
| 2017 | $808 | $27,160 +21.5% |
| 2016 | $808 | $22,360 +27.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $17,560 +12.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $15,580 -0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $15,720 -15.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $18,600 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,720 -14.6% |
| 2009 | $739 +4.2% | $23,100 -31.8% |
| 2008 | $709 -23.8% | $33,880 -23.3% |
| 2007 | $931 -8.3% | $44,180 +16.7% |
| 2006 | $1,015 +92.3% | $37,860 +85% |
| 2005 | $528 -10% | $20,460 +3.6% |
| 2004 | $587 | $19,740 |
| 2003 | $587 +12.4% | $19,740 +11.4% |
| 2002 | $522 +1.5% | $17,720 |
| 2001 | $514 | $17,720 |
| 2000 | $514 | $17,720 |
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Neighborhood: 36561
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange Beach Elementary
- Middle: Orange Beach Middle
- High: Orange Beach High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




