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4 Beds
3 Baths
6276 sqft
Active

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.

Property Details

Acres 2.55
Area 6276
Area Source Seller
Baths Full 3
Baths Half 0
Bedrooms 4
Construction Vinyl Siding
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior Features Storage
Fireplaces 2
Flooring Carpet, Split Brick, Laminate
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Heating Electric
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Lot Description 1-3 acres, Rolling Slope, Few Trees, Waterfront
Lot Size 188 x 600 IRR
Lot Size Area 2.55
Lot Size Area Units Acres
Occupant Type Owner
Parking Detached, Double Carport, Three or More Vehicles, Three Car Garage
Roof Metal
Style Contemporary
Sub Type Text Contemporary
Subdivision The Bluffs - Fairhope
Type RES
View Direct Bay Front
Water Mobile Bay
Year Built 1979

Geographic Details

County Baldwin County
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!
Lat 30.531259
Lng -87.907208

Agent Contact

Cell 251-656-5758
Email dormangroup@mobilebayrealty.com
Office 251-230-7555

School Information

Elementary School Fairhope West Elementary
High School Fairhope High
Middle School Fairhope Middle

MLS Information

Original Entry Timestamp 2026-06-18T17:59:55.1Z
Originating System Name Baldwin County
Status Active
Status Text Active