Coastal Living at Its Best: Why New Construction on Ono Island Is Thriving This Summer

Coastal Living at Its Best: Why New Construction on Ono Island Is Thriving This Summer

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Coastal Living at Its Best: Why New Construction on Ono Island Is Thriving This Summer

As a homeowner and real estate advisor who lives and works on Ono Island, I can tell you—this summer feels different. It’s exciting. It’s energized. As I drive the quiet, palm-lined streets each day, I’m constantly reminded of just how special Ono Island is and how incredibly desirable it's become. One clear indicator? The remarkable pace and quality of new construction homes rising across the island.

Whether you're a buyer, investor, or simply admiring the architectural renaissance taking place, Ono Island is having a moment—and some of the best builders in Alabama are leading the charge.

One of My Favorite Streets: Peninsula Drive in Ono Harbour

Tucked away in the Ono Harbour neighborhood, Peninsula Drive has long been one of my personal favorite streets. It curves along some of the most scenic waterfront on the island, offering privacy, protection, and prime access to both the Intracoastal Waterway and Bayou St. John.

Right now, there’s a stunning custom coastal home under construction on Peninsula Drive, and it's a perfect example of why this area continues to attract discerning homeowners who want something truly special.

Highlights of the New Waterfront Home on Peninsula Drive:

• Modern Coastal Architecture: The house features a symmetrical coastal cottage aesthetic with a front-facing gable, tall windows, and layered rooflines that echo classic beach design with a refined edge.

• Flood-Conscious Elevation: Built on pilings with a raised foundation, the home not only meets coastal code—it embraces it. This elevation ensures flood safety while also allowing for additional outdoor living or boat-friendly storage beneath.

• Waterfront Views + Access: Facing Bayou St. John, the back of the home opens to big water with expansive window spaces and future sliding glass doors—offering sunset views and salty breezes.

• Preservation of Nature: I love that the home is being built carefully around mature oak and pine trees. It’s this attention to natural beauty that makes properties on Ono Island so uniquely valuable.

If you want a front-row seat to what makes Ono Island so exceptional, reach out. I’d love to give you a tour and introduce you to the properties—and builders—that are shaping the future of our island.

Explore current Ono Island listings here or get in touch for a private consultation.

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Ono Island Homes & Land for Sale – Luxury Waterfront Real Estate in Orange Beach Alabama

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$5,500,000

3983 Oleander Court, Orange Beach

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,972 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385551

Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB Main: 251-981-6180

$5,300,000

31292 River Road, Orange Beach

6 Beds 7 Baths 4,718 SqFt Residential MLS® # 360051

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$4,500,000

↓ $300,000

30510 River Road, Orange Beach

4 Beds 5 Baths 6,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # 367056

C Properties Sales & Managemen PHONE: 251-979-6011

$4,200,000

↓ $600,000

33202 River Road, Orange Beach

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,943 SqFt Residential MLS® # 351716

RE/MAX Paradise

$3,900,000

29879 St John Drive, Orange Beach

5 Beds 6 Baths 6,709 SqFt Residential MLS® # 377376

Bellator RE LLC Orange Beach PHONE: 251-979-6600

$2,990,000

↑ $90,000

29765 St John Drive, Orange Beach

6 Beds 6 Baths 7,078 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384580

Bellator RE LLC Orange Beach PHONE: 251-979-6600

$2,937,000

30475 Harbour Drive Unit Oh-03, Orange Beach

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,225 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384885

Liveoak Realty, LLC

$2,825,000

↓ $70,000

32220 River Road, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,900 SqFt Residential MLS® # 381305

RE/MAX Paradise

$2,800,000

28452 Ono Boulevard, Orange Beach

5 Beds 5 Baths 6,100 SqFt Residential MLS® # 381213

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-424-4123

$2,520,000

↓ $75,000

31729 River Road, Orange Beach

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,632 SqFt Residential MLS® # 376932

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-786-4915

$2,400,000

28932 Ono Boulevard, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 379580

Signature Properties

$2,370,000

↓ $25,000

30525 Harbour Drive, Orange Beach

5 Beds 5 Baths 2,672 SqFt Residential MLS® # 371953

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