Bay Minette, AL- NEW PRICE UNZONED CORNER LOT! Located on busy 4-lane Hwy 287/Rabun Rd, this 0.74-acre parcel of commercial development land lies in a fast-growing Baldwin County corridor that checks all the boxes for smart site selection. Strong demographics, high visibility & steady traffic flow give it all the makings of a solid investment opportunity! Less than a mile from the $5 Bil Novelis Plant at the South Alabama Mega Site & new 116-site RV park—plus within 20 mins of Baldwin Prep Academy—this location is surrounded by rapid commercial growth. Bay Minette’s business landscape is also expanding with projects such as a Hilton-branded hotel & 2 restaurants, the upcoming “31 Commons” retail center along U. S. 31, Big Mike’s Steakhouse & Cobblestone Hotel downtown & a 413+/- acre PUD with Residential & Commercial space proposed—all fueling future demand. No better time than now to own land within 15 minutes of these new developments! With 10,000+ daily vehicles on Rabun Rd & 20,000+ on nearby I-65, this parcel offers exceptional traffic counts & exposure for any venture. Sitting just 2 mi from I-65 with 345± ft of paved frontage on Rabun Rd/Hwy 287 & Ransom Stewart Ln, there's effortless access for both customers & commuters. This corner mixed-use development parcel—free from zoning ordinances—opens the door for endless possibilities, from an office building to fast food or other commercial uses. Located within both an Opportunity Zone & an SBA HUBZone, this property offers attractive tax incentives & federal contracting advantages. These designations can support businesses in lowering operational costs & boosting long-term investment returns. All these factors combined make this vacant lot an amazing opportunity for investors looking for a solid return. Baldwin County is home to 4 of Alabama's top 10 fastest-growing cities. The property was previously a service station with 4 underground tanks (2 small, 2 large); removal quote available & negotiable with offer. .
Bay Minette, AL- NEW PRICE! 0.74± ACRE CORNER | UNZONED | NEXT TO NOVELIS | OPPORTUNITY ZONE & SBA HUBZONE - This unzoned corner parcel of commercial development land is at the heart of one of Baldwin County's most active growth corridors. Approximately 345 ft of paved frontage on 4-lane Hwy 287/Rabun Rd and Ransom Stewart Ln, with strong demographics, high visibility, and steady traffic flow. Just 1/2 mile from the $4.1B Novelis low-carbon aluminum plant at the 3,000-acre South Alabama Mega Site — projected to employ 1,000+ workers. The brand-new Oak View RV Park (116 full-hookup sites) sits directly between this property and Novelis, placing the site along a path of daily traffic. Key Highlights: *4± miles from the approved Baldwin Beach Express II — a 25-mile divided highway that will link I-65 at Bay Minette to I-10 and the Gulf Coast, with a planned interchange at the Novelis facility *Unzoned — full flexibility for commercial, retail, hospitality, light industrial, service, mixed or even residential use *Opportunity Zone & SBA HUBZone — potential tax incentives and federal contracting advantages *2 miles from I-65 *Hwy 287 carries 10,637 AADT (up 6.8% YOY); I-65 carries 21,595 daily vehicles (up 3.4%) *Water & natural gas available through North Baldwin Utilities *$5M infrastructure grant awarded to upgrade Hwy 287 near the Novelis plant. Surrounding momentum includes the 413± acre Old Towne Commons PUD (764 single-family lots, 392 multi-family units, and 47± acres of commercial space at full buildout), a new Hilton-branded hotel & restaurants, the "31 Commons" retail & office center, Big Mike's Steakhouse & Cobblestone Hotel downtown, and Baldwin Preparatory Academy 20 minutes away. Baldwin County is home to four of Alabama's ten fastest-growing cities. Note: Site previously operated as a service station. Four underground tanks remain; removal quote available and negotiable with offer. Buyer to verify all property details during due diligence.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$185 (+11.2%)
2023
$166
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0.7 Acres
Year renovated
1965
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2,808
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2,808
Year built
1965
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Single Family Residential
County
Baldwin County
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18-08-27-0-000-005.001
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
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