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 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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Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Andrea Kaiser Shilston 251-968-6869,
Crescent Sotheby's Intl Rty-Gulf Shores,
Eva Wilmott
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Other
Cooling
- Electric, Other
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- Wet Bar, En Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Split Brick
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Master Bedroom, Other/See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,507 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Three Or More Vehicles
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Rear Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Western View, Direct Bay Front
- Has water view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Deeded Access, Bay Front Building, Bay Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile
- Body of water: Mobile Bay
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Features: Waterfront, Bulkhead, Some Trees, Water View, Less Than 1 Acre, Irregular/See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 4507250000071.000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historical
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Fairhope Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: More Than Two Pets Allowed
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Battles Wharf
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairhope
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,719,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,107
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Ownership type: Whole Full
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $3,595,000-7.8%$1,434/sqft |
Source:  Baldwin Realtors #399350 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $3,900,000-18.8%$1,556/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,800,000-51.3%$1,915/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listing removed | $9,850,000$3,929/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $9,850,000-9.6%$3,929/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $10,900,000+847.8%$4,348/sqft |
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| 3/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,500+12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/1/2020 | Listing removed | $4,000$2/sqft |
Source: Wise Living Real Estate, LLC #291282 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/2014 | Sold | $1,150,000$459/sqft |
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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% |
| 2022 | -- | $360,800 +0.2% |
| 2021 | $11,183 +8.6% | $360,140 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $10,302 +3.2% | $332,320 -6.8% |
| 2019 | $9,985 +1.3% | $356,620 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $9,857 +1.4% | $352,020 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $9,718 | $347,060 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $9,718 | $327,600 +1% |
| 2015 | -- | $324,380 +100% |
| 2014 | -- | $162,220 0% |
| 2013 | -- | $162,240 +1.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $159,700 -5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $168,460 -0.4% |
| 2009 | $209 +3% | $169,180 +0.4% |
| 2008 | $203 -41.3% | $168,480 +11.4% |
| 2006 | $346 -1.4% | $151,260 +2.3% |
| 2005 | $351 +11.4% | $147,820 -0.1% |
| 2004 | $315 -95.8% | $147,920 -45.5% |
| 2003 | $7,430 +252.9% | $271,640 +188.7% |
| 2002 | $2,105 -17.2% | $94,080 |
| 2001 | $2,543 +9.2% | $94,080 +9% |
| 2000 | $2,329 | $86,280 |
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