Property Attributes
- MLS#398210
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- MunicipalityFairhope
- CountyBaldwin
- CityFairhope
- NeighborhoodThe Bluffs - Fairhope
- Zip36532
- StyleContemporary
- Year Built1979
- Price$ 4,395,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage6276
- Lot Size2.55 Acres
Data Source:
Baldwin County MLS (BCAR)
Property Description
There’s a stretch of shoreline in Fairhope where the land opens wide and the horizon does the talking. Just over 2.5 acres, with 188' tracing the edge of Mobile Bay, this is a place shaped more by light, water, and time than anything built upon it. A mix of oaks, magnolias, maples, and pines create a natural canopy that offer shade and a sense of permanence. The remains of an old pier - pilings still standing - hint at long afternoons once spent out over the water, and invite the next chapter to take form. A spring-fed pond on the lower level stays cool year round. Two approaches lead you here: a deeded drive in from North Ave to the higher ground, and another path beyond the Fairhope Public Beach & Duck pond to the lower shoreline. Both feel like entrances to something set apart, yet you’re only moments from the rhythm of Downtown Fairhope with its unique local shops, restaurants, and its familiar charm. Mobile Bay with its shallow waters and gentle breeze creates a signature glow at sunset, where light lingers and reflects across the horizon. The bay is always in motion, shifting from glassy calm mornings to breezy afternoons. Its unique brackish ecosystem supports everything from dolphins to coastal birds, and even the occasional “jubilee,” when marine life gathers along the shore in a phenomenon found in only a few places in the world. More protected than the open Gulf, the water here is gentler making it ideal for boating, kayaking, or skiing.The existing structures - upper main house, 2 garages, and smaller beach dwelling - stand as they are, ready for either restoration or removal. What matters most is the land itself, and the rare opportunity to shape something meaningful along one of the most recognized stretches of the Bay, just beside the Fairhope pier and surrounding parkland. It’s not often a setting like this becomes available. And it doesn’t ask for much - only your vision. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Fairhope West Elementary Elementary School | Fairhope Middle Middle School | Fairhope High High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed $4,395,000 |
General Features
| Utilities | Water City,Sewage City,Fairhope Utilities,Cable |
|---|---|
| View | Direct Bay Front |
| Property Subtype | Residential Detached |
| Waterfront Features | Bay Front Building |
| Community Features | None |
| County | Baldwin |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | The Bluffs - Fairhope |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Lower parcel: From Hwy 98 South, turn right onto Veterans Dr, Go left at round about (next to the Flower Clock) onto Section St. At Magnolia turn right, follow down to Fairhope Ave and turn right to head toward the pier. Go through parking booth on right, driveto end. Upper parcel: Follow Section St, take Oak Ave right (toward the Bay), right onto N Summit. As the road curves left and becomes North Ave, see 3 mailboxes on your right, turn into driveway and veer left onto gravel drive. Its tight! |
| High School | Fairhope High |
| City | Fairhope |
| MLS Area | Baldwin |
| Elementary School | Fairhope West Elementary |
| Home Warranty Y/N | false |
| Middle/Junior High School | Fairhope Middle |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Heating | Electric |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Cooktop,Dishwasher |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch Open |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| Body of Water | Mobile Bay |
Interior Features
| Heating Y/N | true |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Flooring | Carpet,Laminate,Split Brick |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Den |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| LivingAreaSource | Seller |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Waterfront,Rolling Slope,Some Trees |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Acres | 2.55 |
| Number of Lots | 2 |
| Parking Features | Detached,Double Carport,Three Car Garage,Three Or More Vehicles |
| Exterior Amenities | Storage |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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