Bayfront Homes for Sale in Alabama

Listings reported on a bay, harbor, inlet or sound. These are tidal in many places; ask about tides, depth and storm exposure.

1 participating MyStateMLS listing reports this water type. A listing can report more than one water type. Search bayfront rentals.

Photo 1 of 29, land at 0 County Road 29, Alberta, AL 36720
For sale

$69,950

3 acres

Alabama RiverRiver · Bay, harbor, inlet or soundDirect parcel frontage

0 County Road 29Alberta, AL 36720

Land and lots · MLS 11732136

Listing courtesy of United Country-South Land Company, LLC · MyStateMLS

What to check before buying on a bay, harbor or sound

Bay, harbor, inlet and sound properties are often tidal, so the water depth at a dock can change twice a day. Seawalls, bulkheads and docks on salt or brackish water need regular maintenance, and permits for new shoreline work usually involve more than one agency.

  • What is the depth at the dock at low tide, measured by whom and when?
  • What is the condition and age of the seawall or bulkhead, and who maintains it?
  • Which agencies permit docks, lifts and shoreline work here, and are the existing structures permitted?
  • What do the flood map and flood insurance quotes say for this specific building?

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Water type is what each listing reports, not an independent survey. Listings provided by MyStateMLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.