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$715,000

26357 Cotton Bayou Dr

Orange Beach, AL
Active
2
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2003
Year Built
50
Days On Market

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.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
28 days ago
Listed By
Rebecca Wells Wilson · RE/MAX of Gulf Shores, 2519482400
MLS#
405287
Source
Baldwin REALTORS
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
26357 Cotton Bayou Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561
City
Orange Beach
County
Baldwin
Neighborhood
Cotton Bayou
Zip Code
36561

Architecture

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.5
Stories
2
Year Built
2003
Style
Raised Beach
Construction Materials
HardiPlank Type
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Garage Spaces
0

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring
Vinyl
Exterior Features
Storage
Patio and Porch
Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Community Features
None
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating
Electric, Central

Property Features

Lot Features
Few Trees
Water
Public

Square Footage

Total
2,120 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$715,000
Annual Taxes
$2,315

Schools

48/100
Orange Beach Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06 · 1.6 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Orange Beach
Phone
(251) 981-5662
100/100
Orange Beach Elementary School
Grades M–M · 1.6 mi
City
Orange Beach
Students
448
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
93% White · 3% Two or More Races · 2% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
24%
Phone
(251) 981-5662
61/100
Orange Beach MiddleHigh School
Grades M–M · 2.7 mi
City
Orange Beach
Students
541
Student–teacher
20.0
Student body
90% White · 6% Two or More Races · 4% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
12%
Phone
(251) 937-7651
49/100
Orange Beach MiddleHigh School
High · Grades 07–12 · 2.7 mi
City
Orange Beach
Phone
(251) 967-5306

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/31/2026Listed for sale$715,000

Listed by Rebecca Wells Wilson · RE/MAX of Gulf Shores · 2519482400

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