5480 Battles Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
What's special
A Once-in-a-Century Opportunity on the Shores of Mobile Bay. For the first time in over 90 years, one of Battles Wharf’s most iconic bayfront estates is being offered for sale—a truly rare and remarkable property consisting of 2.43 acres steeped in history, charm, and coastal beauty. This historic cottage, built in ...
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 24, 2026 at 04:27pm
Eva Wilmott Main:251-929-4777,
Kaiser Sotheby's Int Realty-Fa,
Andrea Shilston 251-752-0192,
Kaiser Sotheby's Int-GS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Other Rooms (See Remarks), Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor Primary, Fireplace, Direct Bay View-Primary
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,454
- Total interior livable area: 2,454 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Three or More Vehicles
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Western View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Bay Access (<=1/4 Mi), Bay Front - Building, Deeded Access, Waterfront, Seawall
- Body of water: Mobile Bay
Lot
- Size: 2.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 80.5' x 929.2' IRR
- Features: 1-3 acres, Few Trees, Boat Lift
Details
- Parcel number: 4507250000061.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Fairhope Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Battles Wharf
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairhope
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,956/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,481,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,399
- Price range: $4.8M - $4.8M
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Ownership: Whole/Full
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,800,000$1,956/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,399 +7% | $238,680 +7% |
| 2024 | $6,915 +6.5% | $223,080 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $6,496 | $209,560 -36.2% |
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Neighborhood: 36532
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Fairhope Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Fairhope Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 9/10Fairhope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairhope West Elementary
- Middle: Fairhope Middle
- High: Fairhope High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.