Alabama’s real estate market offers a unique blend of Southern charm, modern convenience, and spacious living. For around $1 million, you can find stunning properties ranging from custom-built homes on sprawling acreage to waterfront retreats with breathtaking views. Whether it’s a Gold Fortified home in Foley, a serene estate along Dog River in Mobile, or a Mediterranean-style residence on private Ono Island, these properties showcase the variety and value Alabama has to offer. From expansive outdoor living areas perfect for entertaining to luxury kitchens designed for culinary enthusiasts, these homes reflect a balance of comfort, style, and functionality. Let’s explore what $1 million can buy in Alabama, highlighting the exceptional features and unique characteristics of these standout properties.
10. Cullman, AL – $939,900
This property in Cullman is priced at $939,900. Built in 1992, it spans 5,575 square feet of living space. It includes 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The home is designed to accommodate a large household with multiple living and functional spaces. The interior layout offers flexibility for various needs and purposes. Additional details about the property’s specific features or amenities are not provided.
Listing Agent: Wes Warren @ Coldwell Banker Realty
9. Auburn, AL – $962,696
Here’s what you get in Auburn for $962,696. This 3,504-square-foot Farmville Cottage, set to be built in 2024, includes 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage. The main level features a great room with a wood-burning fireplace, an owner’s retreat with two walk-in closets, a dual-sink vanity, a tiled shower, and a soaking tub, as well as a laundry room, guest bedroom, and guest bathroom. The second level has two staircases; one leads to two bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while the other accesses a MIL suite with a bonus room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette. The home includes a large front porch and an open great room extending to the second floor. The layout combines functional spaces with modern amenities.
Listing Agent: Chelsea Hamm @ Coldwell Banker Realty
8. Huntsville, AL – $1,050,000
All this in Huntsville for $1,050,000. This 4,307-square-foot home, built in 2016, features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The layout includes a formal dining room, a private study, a versatile bonus room, and a large recreation room. The property is located in the Jones Valley Elementary district. The backyard includes a fire pit and a screened porch designed for year-round use. The home is designed for both functional living and additional entertainment space.
Listing Agent: Sid Pugh and Rhonda Pugh @ Coldwell Banker Realty
7. Mobile, AL – $999,000
Here’s an example of a million dollar home in Mobile. This 3,252-square-foot home, built in 1960, sits on over 3 acres along Dog River and features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The property includes a private wharf on the riverfront, suitable for fishing, boating, or relaxing. The home has an open-concept living area with large windows offering river views, a fireplace, and a modern kitchen. New plumbing was installed throughout the house in 2018. The surrounding yard is spacious with mature trees providing privacy and a natural setting.
Listing Agent: Toots Weaver @ Coldwell Banker Realty
6. Gulf Shores, AL – $995,000
All this for $995,000 in Gulf Shores. This 4,042-square-foot custom home, built in 2009, features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on 3.14 acres. The property includes a 2,400-square-foot barn, a 30 x 40 detached garage with four 10-foot garage doors, a 7,000-square-foot garden with a 300-square-foot potting shed, and a 1,250-square-foot outdoor living area with travertine, a custom kitchen, grill, brick oven, and a Big Green Egg. The interior highlights include 10-foot ceilings, 17.5-foot vaulted ceilings in the common area, walnut flooring with maple inlays, American cherry floors in the bedrooms, and antique heart pine beams. The home is equipped with copper sinks, Red Hickory cabinetry, Kohler and Danze fixtures, dual Rinnai tankless water heaters, a Bose audio system, and Icynene spray foam insulation. Additional features include mahogany entry doors, a 300-square-foot vestibule, two new AC units (2024), and Minka Lavery light fixtures with Lutron dimmable switches.
Listing Agent: The Hutch Team and Paige Hutchinson @ Coldwell Banker Realty
5. Dothan, AL – $955,000
In Dothan, this is an example of what you can buy for $955,000. This 4,332-square-foot home, built in 2004, includes 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The primary suite features a walk-in shower, an elegant tub, a dressing mirror, and a spacious closet, along with access to a private veranda overlooking the landscaped grounds. Outdoor amenities include a large pool with a sand filter, heater, new pumps, a heated spa, a water fountain, an outdoor fireplace, and a gazebo equipped with lighting, a ceiling fan, and an outdoor theater projector and screen. The second level offers three bedrooms, including one with an ensuite layout, and a home theater with a projector, power screen, sound system, recliner seating, refrigerator, and popcorn machine. The attached 3-car garage features high ceilings, overhead storage racks, and cabinets for additional storage.
Listing Agent: Linda Simmons @ Coldwell Banker Realty
4. Orange Beach, AL – $994,900
For $994,900, here’s what you get in Orange Beach. This 3,900-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Mediterranean-style home, built in 2006, is located on Oak Drive on private Ono Island. The property features high ceilings, LED lighting, Trex outdoor stairs, and a recently replaced Fortified Metal Roof (installed in April 2022). The upstairs includes the primary bedroom and bath, two guest bedrooms, and a dining room currently used as an office, while the downstairs offers a large bedroom with a bath, a separate office, and a living area. The garage accommodates four cars and a golf cart, and the home includes a screened porch overlooking the backyard and a patio for outdoor activities. The home is near the Island Boat Launch and Owners Center, which features tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, and the Owner’s Lodge.
Listing Agent: Deborah Hood @ Coldwell Banker Realty
3. Gadsden, AL – $989,900
This spacious home in Gadsden is all yours for $989,900. This 4,100-square-foot custom-built home, constructed in 2019, sits on 2.3 acres and includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a media room, and a game room. The main living area features an open floor plan with a kitchen equipped with quartz countertops and a butler’s pantry, and a living room with a coffered ceiling and a rock fireplace. The primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, a tiled walk-in shower, and a soaking tub. Outdoor features include a large covered porch, landscaped grounds, and views of a private lake. The property is designed to provide spacious living and functional amenities.
Listing Agent: Katie Maples @ Coldwell Banker Realty
2. Foley, AL – $999,000
In Foley, $999,000 will get you this property. This 4,138-square-foot custom home, built in 2018, is Gold Fortified and includes 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom. The main level features a large chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets and granite countertops, open to the dining and living areas. The upstairs includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a bonus living area, and additional unfinished space that can be converted into extra square footage. The home is equipped with 2 AC units and 2 hot water heaters and includes a 2-car garage. Outdoor features include large front and back patios designed for functional use.
Listing Agent: Taylor Doss @ Coldwell Banker Realty
1. Fairhope, AL – $915,000
I’d say you get the most modest home for nearly a million dollars in Fairhope. This property, set on 4.7 acres near downtown Fairhope, includes two fully renovated homes and a stocked pond. The main house has been expanded to 2,730 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, featuring a split floor plan, a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, leather-finished granite countertops in the kitchen, and granite countertops in the bathrooms. Recent upgrades include a new HVAC system, new gutters, a shed, modern appliances, and an expanded living area. The second home provides additional living space or potential for rental income, accommodating either short-term or long-term tenants. The property combines residential functionality with access to nearby amenities.
Listing Agent: Chace Yamagata @ Coldwell Banker Realty
