Welcome to Bay Circle! If you are looking for the quiet side of Orange Beach near the water, this home is just for you! This charming, upgraded cottage in the heart of Orange Beach offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Relax and reconnect inside this open living space featuring a connected dining and kitchen area – ideal for family meals or entertaining. This stylish upgraded kitchen also comes with stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. This recently renovated retreat also boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a laundry room, and a large private backyard with plenty of shade making it perfect for outdoor gatherings. Recent upgrades include A/C, Fortified metal roof, tile bathroom floors, quartz countertops, Ring cameras, privacy fence and a stunning primary bath/shower remodel! Other features include a large parking area and plenty of room for your boat, detached storage shed, and a golf cart-friendly community for easy exploring! Enjoy the best of Orange Beach within close proximity: schools, library, arts center, parks, restaurants, pristine beaches, shopping, and The Wharf's vibrant concerts!! The property has high elevation in flood zone X and did not flood during Hurricane Sally. Just around the corner is a community waterfront lot with fractional deeded ownership to launch your kayaks, paddleboards or just to simply enjoy the view! Start living your Orange Beach dream today! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Active
Price cut: $8K (8/26)
$485,000
4898 Bay Cir, Orange Beach, AL 36561
3beds
1,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
5,009 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$403/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ring camerasLaundry roomFortified metal roofDetached storage shedCharming upgraded cottagePlenty of cabinet spaceLarge parking area
- 68 days
- 952
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Listed by:
Jeffrey Parker PHONE:256-476-8713,
MarMac Real Estate Coastal
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 398609
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Termite Contract
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: No Fireplace
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage/Carport Parking
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None/Not Applicable
- Waterfront features: No Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 5,009 Square Feet
- Features: Elevation High, Less Than 1 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 6502041001059.000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Single Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Baldwin EMC, Sewage City, Grinder Pump, Orange Beach Water Auth
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orange Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $403/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $312,900
- Annual tax amount: $941
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Ownership type: Whole Full
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $485,000-1.6%$403/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $492,990-1.4%$409/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $499,999+1%$415/sqft |
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| 5/31/2026 | Price change | $495,000-0.8%$411/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5.8%$414/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $530,000-0.9%$440/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+23.8%$444/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Sold | $432,000-1.6%$359/sqft |
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| 6/29/2024 | Pending sale | $439,000$365/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $439,000+39.4%$365/sqft |
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| 6/23/2021 | Sold | $315,000-3.1%$262/sqft |
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| 5/23/2021 | Pending sale | $325,000$270/sqft |
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| 5/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $325,000$270/sqft |
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| 5/3/2021 | Pending sale | $325,000$270/sqft |
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| 4/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $325,000$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $941 +10.7% | $31,300 +17.8% |
| 2024 | $850 +0.2% | $26,560 +0.2% |
| 2023 | $848 | $26,500 +31.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $20,220 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $474 | $18,940 +37.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $13,740 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $294 +10.7% | $12,920 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $266 +5% | $11,800 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $253 | $11,300 +17.7% |
| 2016 | $253 | $9,600 +4.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $9,200 +15.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $7,940 |
| 2013 | -- | $7,940 -15.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $9,380 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $9,880 -12.6% |
| 2009 | $362 -12.5% | $11,300 -12.5% |
| 2008 | $413 +25.2% | $12,920 +25.2% |
| 2007 | $330 +39.8% | $10,320 +39.8% |
| 2006 | $236 +8.2% | $7,380 +8.2% |
| 2005 | $218 +19.6% | $6,820 +19.6% |
| 2004 | $182 | $5,700 |
| 2003 | $182 -50% | $5,700 -50% |
| 2002 | $365 +1.6% | $11,400 |
| 2001 | $359 | $11,400 |
| 2000 | $359 | $11,400 |
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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.
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