$6,605,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2022

18875 Scenic Highway 98 Fairhope, AL 36532

Point Clear Neighborhood
5 Beds
7 Baths
12,201 Sq Ft
2.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$541 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 156 Feet of Waterfront
  • Covered dock with one slips
  • Deep Water Access
  • Fairhope West Elementary School Rated A-
  • Guest House
  • Home Theater

About This Home

As of May 2022

ONE-TIME SHOW AND SELL. Beautiful Bayfront home with sweeping porches upstairs and down on both front and back sides of this incredible property. This very custom house is located on 2.6 acres of property in Point Clear with 156 front feet on Mobile Bay. The 5/5/2 home exudes extraordinary custom touches from the high ceilings, hardwood floors, custom millwork with deep crown moldings and wainscoting, and porches everywhere. The kitchen with a large island and stainless appliances offers an eat-in breakfast room and a large walk-in pantry. This well-built home has so many living areas including a living room, dining room, sunroom, media room, exercise room, and large bonus room — taking advantage of the gorgeous Bay views. A screened porch overlooks the pool and spa that have recently been gunited. Downstairs is the primary bedroom that opens onto the porch with waterfront views and its primary bath with double vanities, a separate shower, and tub, a water closet with bidet, two walk-in closets, and a laundry room. Upstairs are four large bedrooms each with ensuite baths and walk-in closets. The precious and very livable guest house with shiplap details throughout has an open concept kitchen and living room with a half bath and laundry room down, along with two bedrooms a full bath up, plus a garage and a half with storage attached. You will love all the gorgeous waterfront views, large Magnolias, and the large stand of oaks draped in Spanish Moss. Covered seating near the bulkheaded waterfront complete with walkways along the water's edge leading out to a large wharf with good storage, a boat lift, power, and a fish cleaning station with water and an amazing well-ventilated loft area above perfect for relaxing. Added amenities include an additional two-car garage, a third laundry room, well-developed mature landscaping, irrigation, a whole house generator, electronic gate, security system and cameras, an extensive French drain system, an elevator in the main home, and encapsulation beneath the main home. A true Point Clear oasis! The square footage listed is 10,883 square feet in the main house and 1,318 in the guest house. The acreage amount of 2.6 is from the survey.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Morrissette

L L B & B, Inc. License #76258 Listed on: 02/26/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Julia Minto

L L B & B, Inc. License #43703

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,069

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 2.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 153x768x755x156
  • 156 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 12,201 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deep Water Access
  • Waterfront Lights
  • Boat Hoist or Davit
  • Covered dock with one slips
  • Balcony
  • Courtyard
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Fairhope East Elementary School
  • Fairhope Middle School
  • Fairhope High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Power Generator
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Loyola Villa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4507250000001002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,069

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Legal Description: 152.6' X 820'(S) 755'(D) IRR LOT 1 LOYOLA VILLA SUB SLIDE 15 97-B SEC 25-T6S-R1E (WD)
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, His and Hers Closets, Permanent Attic Stairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den, Living Room, Media Room, Sun Room
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 12201.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Waterfront Frontage: 156
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition, Metal
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Rooftop, Screened, Side Porch
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Private Yard, Storage
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Salt Water
  • View: Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry, Generator

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Complex: LOYOLA VILLA

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope East
  • Middle School: Fairhope
  • High School: Fairhope

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.6000
  • Lot: 1
  • Land/Lot: x
  • Section G M D: x
  • Deed Book: x
  • Deed Page: x
  • Plat Book: x
  • Plat Page: x
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private, Sloped
  • Lot Dimensions: 153x768x755x156
  • Parcel Number: 4507250000001002
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 18069.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 45-07-25-0-000-001.002
  • Close Date: 2022-05-16
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Bay Front

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope East
  • High School: Fairhope
  • Middle School: Fairhope

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Cae Properties Iii Llc
Bought by
Paul D Elcan 2008 Irrevocable Trust and Jamie B Elcan 2008 Irrevocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$6,985,794

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2022
Closed on
May 16, 2022
Sold by
Smith Cheryl G
Bought by
Cae Properties Iii Llc
Seller's Agent
Melissa Morrissette
L L B & B, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Julia Minto
L L B & B, Inc.
List Price
$6,605,000
Sold Price
$6,605,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.70%
Original Mortgage
$5,300,000
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2012
Closed on
Jul 17, 2012
Sold by
Lewis Lorraine S and William Lewis J
Bought by
Smith Cheryl G
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Morrissette
L L B & B, Inc.
List Price
$4,600,000
Sold Price
$4,600,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,648,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $6,605,000 Anders Boyett & Brady Pc
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,530,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $5,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Sold $6,605,000 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Sold $6,605,000 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2022 05/16/22 For Sale $6,605,000 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
02/26/2022 02/26/22 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2022 02/26/22 For Sale $6,605,000 +43.6% $541 / Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $4,600,000 0.0% $511 / Sq Ft
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2012 02/14/12 For Sale $4,600,000 -- $511 / Sq Ft
Source: Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $41,505 $1,338,860 $548,100 $790,760
2023 $43,383 $1,399,460 $532,220 $867,240
2022 $20,722 $668,440 $0 $0
2021 $18,069 $578,660 $0 $0
2020 $17,708 $571,220 $0 $0
2019 $16,236 $579,860 $0 $0
2018 $15,221 $543,600 $0 $0
2017 $14,339 $512,100 $0 $0
2016 $10,756 $384,160 $0 $0
2015 $8,676 $309,860 $0 $0
2014 $8,765 $313,020 $0 $0
2013 -- $480,520 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 7048299

Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 45-07-25-0-000-001.002