Address
26357 Cotton Bayou Drive, Orange Beach, AL
Price
$ 715,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#405287
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- MunicipalityOrangeBeach
- CountyBaldwin
- CityOrange Beach
- NeighborhoodCotton Bayou
- Zip36561
- StyleRaised Beach
- Year Built2003
- Price$ 715,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2120
Data Source:
Baldwin County MLS (BCAR)
Property 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 GUEST SUITE / MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE- 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 guest / mother-in-law suite 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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Beach Elementary Elementary School | Orange Beach Middle Middle School | Orange Beach High High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed $715,000 |
General Features
| Utilities | Water City,Baldwin EMC,Orange Beach Water Auth |
|---|---|
| View | Southern View |
| Property Subtype | Residential Detached |
| Waterfront Features | Bay Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile,Bayou Access Less Than Or Equal To Quarter Mile |
| Community Features | None |
| County | Baldwin |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | Cotton Bayou |
| Status | Active |
| 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. |
| High School | Orange Beach High |
| City | Orange Beach |
| MLS Area | Baldwin |
| Elementary School | Orange Beach Elementary |
| Middle/Junior High School | Orange Beach Middle |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Virtual Tour | https://view.ricoh360.com/13a7e436-fce9-4534-bc22-48521c7e1814?type=compact |
| Heating | Central,Electric |
| Cooling | Electric |
| Appliances | Gas Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Smoke Detector |
| Patio/Porch Features | Rear Porch,Front Porch |
| Architectural Style | Raised Beach |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Other Structures | Guest House,Guest Cottage,Garage Apartment |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| Pool Features | None |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
|---|---|
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Interior Amenities | En Suite,Ceiling Fan(s),High Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Termite Contract,Split Bedroom Plan |
| Flooring | Luxury Vinyl Plank |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Window Features | Window Treatments |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Tax Records |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Some Trees |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Three Or More Vehicles |
| Exterior Amenities | Storage |
| Fencing | Fenced |
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
Property vs Single Family Average in 36561
Price
Year Built
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