Priced to SELL!!!! Welcome to the gated waterfront community of Tensaw Island. Here, you can experience the pinnacle of river living in this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with additional bunk room and office space. With over 1,400 sq ft of interior living space there is an additional 400 sq ft of screened-in area downstairs. There you will find an additional half bath, a kitchen area, space for dining and entertaining. This property has 2 separate parcels (PPIN 58327 & PPIN84726) that together offer 100ft of waterfront, plenty of parking for your boats, and offers a spacious yard. The parcels can be sold separately. There is plenty of space on 2 piers for all your friends and family. The 1st pier offers deep water for fishing, two 5000 lb boat lifts, fish cleaning station, water, power, and crab deck. Drop the boat from the lift and take a short ride to Gravine Island or to the causeway for dinner. The 2nd pier offers plenty of space for lounging, cooking, and enjoying the Sunsets from the bed swing. There is tons of space to add an outdoor kitchen for all your entertaining needs. Back inside there have been lots of upgrades that can easily make this fish camp your full-time home. There was a new Bronze fortified roof added 1/24, a new 3-ton HVAC unit in 7/24, new 50-gallon water heater 11/24, new fridge in 8/24, new LVP flooring in the living areas in 2024, and the addition of a new bulkhead. Flood insurance in place that can be transferred to buyer and Termite bond. Furniture is negotiable. Seller is a licensed Agent in Alabama. Buyer to verify all information deemed important during the due diligence period. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amanda Purvis-Quinley• Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Contact: PHONE: 251-359-4011
Bought with Amanda Purvis-Quinley• Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC
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.
GCMLS AL #1
Aug 31, 2022
Price Changed
$495,000
$338/sq ft
BCAR #333029
Sep 1, 2022
Price Changed
$495,000
$338/sq ft
Jul 13, 2022
Price Changed
$500,000
$341/sq ft
Jun 27, 2022
Listed
$549,900
$375/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 8, 2005
Sold
$275,000
$188/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,345 (+18.4%)
2023
$1,136 (+7.0%)
2022
$1,062 (+8.7%)
2021
$977 (+2.5%)
2020
$954 (−0.9%)
2019
$962 (+13.0%)
2018
$851 (+9.2%)
2017
$779 (+2.3%)
2016
$762 (+3.3%)
2014
$738
Tax history for 42179 Bayou Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,345 (+18.4%)
2023
$1,136 (+7.0%)
2022
$1,062 (+8.7%)
2021
$977 (+2.5%)
2020
$954 (−0.9%)
2019
$962 (+13.0%)
2018
$851 (+9.2%)
2017
$779 (+2.3%)
2016
$762 (+3.3%)
2014
$738
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Baldwin County
APN
22-05-08-0-000-036.069
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
MR
Marine Recreation District
This zoning district is intended to provide for water related recreation activities.