Charming white-picket-fence cottage on a corner lot in Fairhope’s sought-after Fruit & Nut District. Beautifully landscaped and full of character, this inviting home offers timeless charm with thoughtful updates and an easygoing lifestyle. Enjoy the covered back porch, take a short golf cart ride downtown, or head down to the bay and Eastern Shore Trail—everything is conveniently close by. Inside, you’ll find a beautifully updated kitchen and bathrooms, freshly painted interiors in 2025, and the timeless character of original restored real hardwood floors throughout. The home also features 488 square feet of additional bonus space with full bathroom above the two-car garage. While this space is not included in the listed square footage, it offers wonderful flexibility as a home office, guest suite, studio, or additional living space. A truly special cottage ready to welcome you home! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Active
$935,000
257 Fig Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
3beds
1,781sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$525/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Freshly painted interiorsBeautifully landscapedCharming white-picket-fence cottageCorner lotBeautifully updated kitchenInviting homeCovered back porch
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Listed by:
Paula Casallo 251-230-7555,
Mobile Bay Realty
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 411488
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- En Suite, Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Termite Contract
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Den
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,781 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Double Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None/Not Applicable
- Waterfront features: No Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Less Than 1 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 4603370014164.510
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Fairhope Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Fruit And Nut District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairhope
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $525/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $730,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,315
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Ownership type: Leasehold
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $935,000+8.1%$525/sqft |
Source:  Baldwin Realtors #411488 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $865,000+49.1%$486/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #389055 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2020 | Sold | $580,000-3.2%$326/sqft |
Source: Baldwin Realtors #297666 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2020 | Price change | $599,000-1.6%$336/sqft |
Source: Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC #297666 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2020 | Price change | $609,000-1.6%$342/sqft |
Source: Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC #297666 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2020 | Price change | $619,000-2.4%$348/sqft |
Source: Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC #297666 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2020 | Price change | $634,000-0.8%$356/sqft |
Source: Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC #297666 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $639,000-1.5%$359/sqft |
Source: Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC #297666 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2020 | Listing removed | $649,000$364/sqft |
Source: Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC #293212 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2020 | Price change | $649,000-0.2%$364/sqft |
Source: Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC #293212 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2019 | Price change | $649,999-3.7%$365/sqft |
Source: Exit Realty Lyon & Associates, Inc., Fairhope #288853 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $675,000+85.1%$379/sqft |
Source: Exit Realty Lyon & Associates, Inc., Fairhope #288853 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2017 | Sold | $364,750-2.7%$205/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $375,000$211/sqft |
Source: EXIT REALTY LYON & ASSOC FHOPE #539754 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2016 | Listing removed | $375,000$211/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Lyon & Assoc. Fairhope #244898 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $375,000+7.4%$211/sqft |
Source: EXIT REALTY LYON & ASSOC FHOPE #538006 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2013 | Listing removed | $349,000$196/sqft |
Source: Cortright & Company #199437 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $349,000$196/sqft |
Source: Cortright & Company #199437 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2011 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Cortright & Company #175735 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2011 | Price change | $1,400-6.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Cortright & Company #175735 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2011 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Cortright & Company #175735 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,315 +4% | $73,040 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $3,188 +11.3% | $70,280 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $2,863 | $63,220 +22.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $51,600 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $2,088 +27.3% | $46,340 +26.5% |
| 2020 | $1,640 +12.6% | $36,620 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $1,457 +9.2% | $34,920 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $1,334 -50.6% | $32,080 -48.9% |
| 2017 | $2,700 | $62,780 +18% |
| 2016 | -- | $53,220 +46.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $36,380 +4.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $34,880 +3.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $33,600 -18.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,180 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,660 -9.3% |
| 2009 | $2,023 +1% | $47,040 +1% |
| 2008 | $2,002 -23.7% | $46,560 -23.7% |
| 2007 | $2,624 +51.2% | $61,020 +51.2% |
| 2006 | $1,735 +129.4% | $40,360 +116.5% |
| 2005 | $757 +29.2% | $18,640 +27.1% |
| 2004 | $585 | $14,660 |
| 2003 | $585 +5.4% | $14,660 +5% |
| 2002 | $555 +0.2% | $13,960 +7.1% |
| 2001 | $554 | $13,040 -1.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $13,220 |
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Neighborhood: 36532
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairhope West Elementary
- Middle: Fairhope Middle
- High: Fairhope High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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