About 5490 Battles Road
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.
Features of 5490 Battles Road
| MLS® # | 392015 |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,800,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 2,507 |
| Acres | 0.57 |
| Year Built | 1903 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Historic |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 5490 Battles Road |
|---|---|
| Area | Fairhope 9 |
| Subdivision | Battles Wharf |
| City | Fairhope |
| County | Baldwin |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36532 |
Amenities
| Amenities | None |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Fairhope Utilities |
| Parking | Three or More Vehicles |
| View | Direct Bay Front, Western View |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Bay Access (<=1/4 Mi), Bay Front - Building, Deeded Access |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Split Brick, Tile, Wood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Sun Room, Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Wet Bar |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer Stacked |
| Heating | Central, Other |
| Cooling | Central Electric (Cool), Other, Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 3 |
| Fireplaces | Master Bedroom, See Remarks |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | One |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Exterior | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Less than 1 acre, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Waterfront, Bulkhead |
| Roof | Metal |
| Construction | Resale |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
School Information
| Elementary | Fairhope West Elementary |
|---|---|
| Middle | Fairhope Middle |
| High | Fairhope High |
Additional Information
| Foreclosure | No |
|---|---|
| Short Sale | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Kaiser Sotheby's Int Realty-Fa |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | Main: 251-929-4777 |