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119 Orange Avenue

Fairhope, AL 36532

5 beds
5 baths
4,880 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$358 per sqft
2011 build
– on site

Welcome to 119 Orange Avenue in Fairhope, AL! Located only 2.5 blocks from Mobile Bay in the beloved Fruit & Nut section, this truly unique residence is a masterpiece of southern character, craftmanship and modern comfort. Built to IBHS Fortified For Safer Living Standards (higher than Gold Fortified), this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is a fortress! Home has reinforced, poured concrete walls on the main floor, interior plywood reinforced walls, impact resistant doors, windows & garage doors, and is fully enveloped with sprayed on foam insulation in all perimeter walls and roof. This fortified structure was designed to exceed the IBHS of 160 mph wind! You must see the massive antique heart pine beams, columns, reclaimed antique 10” wide plank heart pine floors, spacious covered porches with tongue and groove ceilings and exposed rafters, custom-built front door crafted from Honduran mahogany & expansive wood-framed windows. This home is perfect for multi-living! The living area, kitchen, and dining room are expansive open concept design. The soapstone kitchen counter measures 18’ and divides the chef’s kitchen from the lovely dining and living areas. Kenmore Pro gas range, Electrolux full door fridge and freezer and pot filler make cooking fun. The main level is also home to a mud room, office, half bath, billiards room, quiet room, laundry room and a mini primary bedroom with en-suite bath. The second level has 4 bedrooms, a playroom, bonus room, terrace and storage galore! The primary bedroom is en-suite with a large soaking tub that plays music and has lighting in the water, oversized shower, window and skylight overhead, private water closet and 2 large walk-in closets. Balconied terrace off the primary bedroom overlooks a private, oversized, tree-shaded backyard, camellias and azaleas. Opportunities don’t come along often this close to the bay! Some photos virtually staged. Wall units may be purchased separately. Buyer to verify all information during due diligenc

Listing courtesy of BCAR / RE/MAX By The Bay

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 15, 2025 •

MLS# 374843 —

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The Building

Year Built:

2011
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding, Wood Frame, P-I-P Reinforced Concrete, Other
Architectural Style:

Cottage
Roof:

Dimensional, Metal, Fortified Roof
Foundation Details:

Slab
Stories:

1
Levels:

One and One Half
Exterior Features:

Termite Contract
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered, Porch-Open, Patio, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Side Porch
Security Features:

Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Direction Faces:

South
Building Area Total:

4880
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Builder

Interior

Interior Features:

Breakfast Bar, Bonus Room, Family Room, Entrance Foyer, Living Room, Office/Study, Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Internet, Storage
Flooring:

Wood, Other Floors-See Remarks
Kitchen Level:

Main
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Dining Room Features:

Lvg/Dng/Ktchn Combo, Separate Dining Room
Dining Room Level:

Main
Living Room Level:

Main
Fireplace:

false
Fireplace Features:

None
Laundry Features:

Main Level, Inside

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4880
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Builder
Kitchen Area:

252
Kitchen Length:

18
Kitchen Width:

14
Dining Room Area:

234
Dining Room Length:

18
Living Room Length:

18
Dining Room Width:

13
Living Room Area:

414
Living Room Width:

23
Master Bedroom Area:

323
Master Bedroom Length:

19
Master Bedroom Width:

17
Bedroom 2 Area:

204
Bedroom 2 Length:

17
Bedroom 3 Length:

12
Bedroom 2 Width:

12
Bedroom 4 Length:

12
Bedroom 3 Area:

132
Bedroom 3 Width:

11
Bedroom 5 Length:

12
Bedroom 4 Area:

132
Bedroom 4 Width:

11
Bedroom 5 Area:

144
Bedroom 5 Width:

12

Financial & Terms

Ownership:

Whole/Full
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

From the intersection of Section Street and Fairhope Avenue, drive South on Fairhope Avenue, left on South Mobile Street, left on Orange Avenue, house is on the left.
Cross Street:

Pomelo

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Cottage
Property Attached:

false
Property Condition:

Resale
Zoning Description:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

4603370011139.000
Lot Size Area:

17424
Lot Features:

Less than 1 acre, Level, Few Trees
Lot Size Acres:

0.4
Lot Size SqFt:

17424
Lot Size Dimensions:

60 x 260 x 60 x 260
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Fencing:

Partial
View:

true
View:

Southern View
Water Source:

Public
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

No Waterfront

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

6596
Tax Legal Description:

Lot 9 Blk 16 Magnolia Beach Sub
Tax Lot:

9
Tax Block:

9

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedroom 2 Level:

Main
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Skylight, Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony/Patio, Other - See Remarks

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Master Bath Features:

Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Private Water Closet

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=3aPPUkcVcjR&brand=0
Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central, Heat Pump
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Heat Pump, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Natural Gas Connected, Water Heater-Tankless, Fairhope Utilities
Gas:

Gas-Natural
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Green Energy Efficient:

Insulation

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer, Tankless Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Fairhope West Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Fairhope Middle
High School:

Fairhope High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Magnolia Beach
Community Features:

None
Association:

false
Subdivision:

AL

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Attached Garage:

true
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Attached, Double Garage, Side Entrance, Automatic Garage Door
Covered Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,750,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$9,370
Taxes	$549
Insurance	$481
Utilities	$223 See report
Total	$10,623/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/27/25 Mar 27, 2025	Price Changed	BCAR	$1,750,000	-12.0%
3/5/25 Mar 5, 2025	Listed / Active	BCAR	$1,988,000
2/27/25 Feb 27, 2025	Delisted / Withdrawn	BCAR	$1,988,000

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This house located in Fairhope, AL 36532 is currently for sale for $1,750,000. 119 Orange Avenue is a 4,880 square foot house with 5 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 51 days. This house is in the attendance area of Fairhope Middle School, Fairhope High School, and Fairhope West Elementary School.

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