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Agricultural Land with Mature Timber
For Sale
$5,600,000

8855 US Highway 72 W, Athens, AL 35611

Land, Athens, AL

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size300.00 Acres
Days on Market84

Property Features for 8855 US Highway 72 W

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Subdivision Metes And Bounds
Lot features Level, Corner Lot, Wooded
Elementary school Bluesprings Elementary
Middle school Clements
High school Clements
Directions Corner Of Blue Springs Road And Us Hwy 72.
Standard status Active
APN Remarks
Lot size 300.00 Acres

Utilities

Water source Public
Water front features Creek
Listing Agency: Ainsworth Real Estate, LLC
Listed By: Bert Phillips · License #71951
Added: Jun 17 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Sep 8 at 1:06PM
MLS# 21921111

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This agricultural tract encompasses approximately 300 acres, with about 100 acres of mature timber and roughly 200 acres of flat to rolling farmland. A creek is among the property’s waterfront features, and public water is identified as an available water source.

Access includes approximately 2,500 feet along US Highway 72 West and approximately 300 feet on Blue Springs Road. The property is outside the Athens city limits, adjacent to schools, near the Tennessee and Elk Rivers, and a short drive from downtown Athens in Limestone County, Alabama.

Key Highlights

  • Approx. 300 acres of agricultural land
  • Approx. 100 acres of mature timber
  • Approx. 200 acres of flat to rolling farmland

Property Analytics

Current Use

Agricultural land / Farmland

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Furniture & Home Goods

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

21
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 35611, AL

27,168
Population
13,709
Households
2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
115.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
236
Density / Sq Mi
$54,606
Median Household Income
$38,872
Median Earnings
$796
Median Rent
$201,700
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Agricultural land / Farmland - Large agricultural tract combining mature woodland, open farmland, paved road frontage, and public water access.
Where is this agricultural land / farmland located?
The property is located at 8855 US Highway 72 W Athens, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approx. 300 acres of agricultural land; Approx. 100 acres of mature timber; Approx. 200 acres of flat to rolling farmland
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