26357 Cotton Bayou DriveOrange Beach, AL 36561
Cotton Bayou · Baldwin County
Description
The location doesn’t get any better than this! Directly across the street from Romar Marina, this home offers the ultimate beach lifestyle—with NO HOA! On an OVERSIZED 100 x 200 LOT, there’s plenty of room to keep your boat at home or at the marina across the street. Enjoy easy access to the water or take sidewalks to the beach that's only 1 mile away! Best of all, if you're looking for a property with a PRIVATE GUEST APARTMENT- THIS IS IT! Enter the home and you'll immediately notice the soaring ceilings & lots of natural light. The kitchen is a standout, featuring white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, a gas range, & an expanded keeping room / den that's perfect for gathering. The spacious living room boasts vaulted wood painted ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring & a gas fireplace. The MAIN LEVEL PRIMARY suite features an ensuite bath with a soaking tub, separate shower & oversized closet. A laundry room & half bath complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile loft that's ideal as a home office or COULD BE ENCLOSED TO CREATE A 3RD BR. Completing the upper level is a 2nd BR & a full bath that was recently renovated. The ground level offers a PRIVATE GUEST APARTMENT with an additional 670 square feet (not included in the home's 2,120 square feet). With its own separate entrance, this area has living space, a kitchen, bedroom, full bath & its own heating/cooling system. The home has large decks & an ABUNDANCE OF OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE, a fully fenced backyard and exceptional storage & workshop space including: 10' x 15' WORKSHOP with electricity & air conditioning, & 2 utility sheds. Originally built as a 400-sf home in 1983, a new structure with additions was built in 2003 & extensive renovations were done in 2018–2019. For added peace of mind, the home has a WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR & a FORTIFIED ROOF that was installed in 2020. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Raised Beach
- Year built
- 2003
- Living area
- 2,120 Sq Ft
- Days on market
- 22
- MLS® Listing#
- 405287
Property Features
- Interior
- Ceiling Fan(s) · High Ceilings · Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Exterior
- Storage
- Appliances
- Gas Range · Microwave · Dishwasher · Refrigerator
- Cooling
- Electric · Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air
- Heating
- Central · Electric
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Pool
- None
- Patio
- Rear Porch · Front Porch · Porch
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Lot features
- Few Trees
- Construction
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Windows
- Window Treatments
- Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Other structures
- Guest House · Storage
- Community
- None
- Water source
- Public
Schools
- Elementary
- Orange Beach Elementary
- Middle
- Orange Beach Middle
- High
- Orange Beach High
Financial Details
- HOA
- None
- Annual taxes
- $2,316
- Parcel number
- 65-02-09-0-001-166.001
Directions
Head East on Canal Road. Take a Right and Head South on Highway 161. Take a Left onto Cotton Bayou Drive. The home will be on your left, (North Side), directly across the street from Romar Marina.
Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX of Gulf Shores - 2519482400
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Orange Beach Market Statistics
How this home compares to 686 active listings in Orange Beach, AL
| Orange Beach median | This listing | |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $738,462 | $715,000 |
| Median days on market | 118 | 22 |
| Median Sq Ft | 1,450 | 2,120 |
| Median price / Sq Ft | $548 | $337 |
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Orange Beach, AL.
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