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® # | 399350 |
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| Price | $3,900,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 2,507 |
| Acres | 0.57 |
| Year Built | 1903 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Historical |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 5490 Battles Road |
|---|---|
| Area | Baldwin |
| Subdivision | Battles Wharf |
| City | Fairhope |
| County | Baldwin |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36532 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Fairhope Utilities |
|---|---|
| Parking | Three Or More Vehicles |
| View | Western View, Direct Bay Front |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Deeded Access, Bay Front Building, Bay Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Wet Bar, En Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Gas Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Smoke Detector |
| Heating | Central, Other |
| Cooling | Electric, Other |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 3 |
| Fireplaces | Master Bedroom, Other/See Remarks |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Waterfront, Bulkhead, Some Trees, Water View, Less Than 1 Acre, Irregular/See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
School Information
| Elementary | Fairhope West Elementary |
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| Middle | Fairhope Middle |
| High | Fairhope High |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 13th, 2026 |
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| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Crescent Sotheby's Intl Rty-Gulf Shores |
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