$794,000
$11K PRICE DROP

26563 Cotton Bayou Dr Orange Beach, AL 36561

Estimated payment $4,473/month

Total Views 7,748
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,272 Sq Ft
$349 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Pool House
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bay View
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Check out this Recently Updated Orange Beach Retreat with Water Views of Cotton Bayou. This unique home has a new in-ground Private Pool with an Entertainment Area and full bathroom, plus a Workshop on the ground level, with ample covered parking. No HOA in the Award-Winning Orange Beach City School District! Orange Beach is Bicycle Friendly: You can bike to post office, grocery, doctors, and restaurants and go all the way to Gulf Shores on the State Park trail system less than a mile away. Two public boat launches are easily accessible within 1/2 mile and there are water views of Cotton Bayou from the living area, master bedroom, and a guest bedroom. Vaulted ceilings and a plethora of bright windows bring lots of natural light to this open-concept main level, which is great for entertaining family & friends. This retreat features a split bedroom floor plan with 3 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms located on the main level, with an additional 4th bedroom/office on the upstairs level. This home is graced with 3/4" solid wood flooring throughout, with tiled floors in the bathrooms, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom features multiple closets, dual vanities, plus a sitting area. Don't miss the special "She-Shed" creativity room located off the covered back porch. The lower level has plenty of storage with a large 15'x30'x30' workshop and another full bathroom convenient to the pool and the pool bar area. New superior HVAC unit with transferable warranty, new kitchen appliances, new water heater, new pool pump, upgraded insulation and double pane windows make this home very energy efficient. There is plenty of room to park up to 6 vehicles or your boat under the house, plus ample driveway space for guests, and a separate trailer parking space too! Current Termite Bond expires July 2026. DID I MENTION THE INGROUND POOL IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD? Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Listing Agent

Nicole Smith

RE/MAX of Gulf Shores Listed on: 07/03/2025

RE/MAX of Gulf Shores

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,161

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 106.5 x 233.1
  • Fenced
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Bayou

Home Design

  • Stilt Home
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Fiber Board Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,272 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Laundry Located Outside

Home Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Termite Clearance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Orange Beach Elementary School
  • Orange Beach Middle School
  • Orange Beach High School

Utilities

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • SEER Rated 16+ Air Conditioning Units
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Grinder Pump
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 19 / 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6502090001173.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,161

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • View: Indirect Bay Side, Direct Bayou-Across Rd, Indirect Bayou Side, Indirect Bayou-Across Rd, Direct Bay-Across Rd, Indirect Bay-Across Rd
  • Parcel Number: 6502090001173.000
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Beach
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: None
  • Reso Fencing: Fenced
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Outside
  • ResoLotFeatures: Less than 1 acre, Few Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.464
  • Water Body Name: Cotton Bayou
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 251-948-2400
  • Ownership: Whole/Full
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Green
  • Architectural Style: Raised Beach
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Seller
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Reso Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bonus Room, Office/Study, Recreation Room, Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Internet, Split Bedroom Plan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 2272
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Resale
  • Reso Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Financial Info Electric: Total Electric, Baldwin EMC
  • BK20_LFD_BoatFacilities_4: None, Other-See Remarks
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 197.4028
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Kitchen Combo
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 203.3333
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 178.75
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 17.8333
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Features: Sitting Area, Multiple Walk in Closets, Walk-In Closet(s), Direct Bay View-Primary
  • Room Living Room Area: 430.9653
  • Room Kitchen Area: 161.8681
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 240.75
  • Room Dining Room Area: 106.2569
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bay Access (<=1/4 Mi), Bayou Accs (<=1/4 Mi), No Waterfront
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete Board, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Hardboard, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Termite Contract
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Pool House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: See Remarks, Three or More Vehicles
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities, Cable Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, HVAC (SEER 16+)
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Grinder Pump, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Orange Beach Water Auth

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: More Than 2 Pets Allowed

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange Beach Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 106.5 x 233.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20211.84
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • Zoning Description: Single Family Residence

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2161.28
  • Tax Block: 19
  • Tax Lot: 19

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Orange Beach Elementary
  • HighSchool: Orange Beach High

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Range of Values:

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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 $2,100 $67,540 $15,920 $51,620
2023 $2,132 $68,540 $14,100 $54,440
2022 $1,773 $57,320 $0 $0
2021 $931 $42,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,092 $36,020 $0 $0
2019 $1,066 $35,220 $0 $0
2018 $1,041 $34,440 $0 $0
2017 $949 $31,560 $0 $0
2016 $928 $30,920 $0 $0
2015 -- $29,540 $0 $0
2014 -- $24,520 $0 $0
2013 -- $24,680 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $794,000 -0.6% $349 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Price Changed $799,000 -0.7% $352 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Sale $805,000 -- $354 / Sq Ft
Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $287,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $65,000 New Conventional
Open $225,710 New Conventional
Closed $276,000 New Conventional
Closed $230,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Nicole Smith

RE/MAX of Gulf Shores

(251) 325-3720

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Raised in Louisiana, educated in Dallas, and trained in California. Representing Gulf Coast Property Owners and Buyers who are dreaming of owning a piece of our coastal paradise along the shores of Alabama and Northwest Florida. From Gulf Shores, Alabama to Pensacola, Florida, Nicole goes the extra mile to ensure excellent service and it get it “Sold with a Smile!” Silicon Valley's energy and innovation provided multiple opportunities for growth in professional experience and appreciation of an

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Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 381688

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 65-02-09-0-001-173.000