$450,000
SOLD DEC 14, 2023

42179 Bayou Rd Bay Minette, AL 36507

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Gated Community
  • Bonus Room
  • Boat Lift
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled on 50' of waterfront property on Tensaw River, this cozy river cottage has everything you need for a peaceful weekend getaway or riverfront living full time. Located in the ideal spot for jumping on the jetski or boat to cruise Tensaw River, Mobile Bay or stay close to home by going to Gravine Island, which is just a "stone's throw" from the dock. You can see the river from several levels each view is just as amazing as the next of not only the river, but the railroad bridge, Gravine Island, south Alabama sunsets and the natural area behind the home. Well-built and very well maintained, this home is ready to move in. It has a highly functional open layout with the great room opening to the dining and kitchen. An extra "hop up" breakfast bar is perfect for extra dining space. The kitchen boasts granite counters, lots of cabinets and a walk-in pantry. There are 2 separate bedrooms, 2 baths and a large bunk room for guest overflow, accessible through both master and bedroom 2, and it even has an area for a workspace. The laundry room is conveniently located and generous in size. Other interior features are custom shutters, tongue and groove vaulted ceiling in the great room and T&G in the bunk room as well and was built by Warren Baker Custom Homes. Entertaining guests is easy with a huge screened in area with views of the water. Adjacent is a huge 10 x 28 storage room with epoxy finished floors where you can store boating and other supplies. Warm weather, waterfront living, fishing, sunsets, watersports - whatever the reason, it’s time to relax & retreat to the quaint gated community of Tensaw Island. Covered boat dock and deck with boat lift with an open 11 x 9 swim/layout deck (power/water). Community has its own boat launch; monthly dues include sewer and trash. Buyer(s)| buyer's agent to verify all information including measurements and room size. For comp purposes. Listing agent is related to the sellers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Cuny

ARK Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 10/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Purvis-Quinley

Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC

Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $978

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50' x 120'
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Utility Room Outside
  • Water Views
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Boat Lift
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Delta Elementary School
  • Bay Minette Middle School
  • Baldwin County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Grinder Pump
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 22-05-08-0-000-036.069

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, common area maintenance, trash, water/sewer
  • Tensaw Island Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$978

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Wood Frame, Pilings, Slab
  • Construction Status: Resale
  • Flood Zone: AE
  • Intersecting Street: Hurricane Road
  • Mineral Rights: No Rights
  • Property Amenities: Bunk Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Patio, Porch-Screened, Storage-Out, Termite Contract, Vaulted Ceiling, Porch-Front
  • Property Type: Residential Detached
  • Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Style: Raised Beach
  • View: Direct River Front, Western View
  • Zoning Area: Single Family Residence
  • Owners Association: Yes
  • Parcel Id Tax Id: 22-05-08-0-000-036.069
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Governing Municipality: Bay Minette, Baldwin County
  • Living Room Group: Great Room
  • Property Legal Description: 50' X 120' BEG AT THE INT OF C/L OF L&N RR R/W AND E BANK OF TENSAW RIVER RUN TH S 03 DEG 36' E 1213
  • Subdivsn Or Commnty: Tensaw Island
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Electric
  • Estimated Living Area: 1800
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12 x 11, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Area: Dimensions: 11 x 13, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Area Type: Breakfast Bar, Lvg/Dng/Ktchn Combo
  • Fireplace: No Fireplace
  • Floors: Carpet, Tile, Laminate
  • Great Room: Dimensions: 14 x 14, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13 x 11, On Level: Main Level
  • Master Bed: Dimensions: 15 x 13, On Level: Main Level
  • Other Room: Dimensions: 30 x 7 & 10 x 5, On Level: Main Level
  • Other Rooms: Bonus Room, Utility Room-Inside, Utility Room-Outside
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 250
  • Property Interior Stories: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: 1st Floor Primary, Walk In Closet, Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 50
  • Boat Facilities: Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Covered, Power Available, Water Available, Water Depth (4 Ft-)
  • Body Of Water: Tensaw River
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Roof: Dimensional
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Property Type: River Front - Building

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Parking: Three or More Vehicles

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric, Central Heat
  • Utilities: Grinder Pump, Satellite, Sewage-City, Water Heater-Electric, Water-City, Baldwin Emc, White House Water Auth

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees: 125
  • Association Fees Include: Association Management, Common Area Maintenance, Trash, Water/Sewer
  • Community Amenities: Gated

Schools

  • Elementary School: Delta Elementary
  • Middle School: Bay Minette Middle
  • High School: Baldwin County High

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 0.13
  • Lot Block Unit: 0/0
  • Lot Description: Less Than 1 Acre, Inside Lot, Level, Water View, Waterfront, Bulkhead, Boat Lift, Subdivision
  • Lot Size: 50' x 120'
  • Number Lots: 1

Green Features

  • Energy Saving Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane Windows

Rental Info

  • More Than2 Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Property Taxes: 978
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 058327

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Delta Elementary
  • HighSchool: Baldwin County High
  • Middle School: Bay Minette Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Quinley Amanda and Quinley Joshua A
Bought by
Harms David Lowell and Harms Laureen Oconnor
Seller's Agent
Amanda Purvis-Quinley
Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Purvis-Quinley
Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$522,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,900
-12.99%
Views
1244

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
188.87%
Original Mortgage
$522,000
Outstanding Balance
$522,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,305

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Dec 14, 2023
Sold by
Leffard Barry Stanton and Leffard Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Quinley Joshua A and Purvis-Quinley Amanda
Seller's Agent
Amy Cuny
ARK Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Purvis-Quinley
Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.70%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2019
Sold by
Baker James Warren and Baker Lisa H
Bought by
Elizabeth Leffard Barry Stanton and Elizabeth Cunyleffard Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2005
Sold by
Blades Jack M
Bought by
Baker James Warren and Baker Lisa H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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 $522,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $450,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Vendors Lien $275,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $522,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $522,000 -5.1% $356 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Price Changed $549,900 -2.7% $375 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Price Changed $565,000 -5.8% $385 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $599,900 +33.3% $409 / Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Sold $450,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
10/09/2023 10/09/23 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $450,000 -- $250 / Sq Ft
Source: Baldwin 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 $1,236 $41,200 $12,440 $28,760
2023 $1,136 $37,880 $12,100 $25,780
2022 $1,062 $35,400 $0 $0
2021 $977 $32,400 $0 $0
2020 $954 $31,800 $0 $0
2019 $962 $32,080 $0 $0
2018 $851 $28,380 $0 $0
2017 $779 $25,980 $0 $0
2016 $762 $25,400 $0 $0
2015 $772 $25,740 $0 $0
2014 $738 $24,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $24,740 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 352810

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 22-05-08-0-000-036.069