48980 Rabun Rd, Bay Minette, AL 36507

This 0.74-acre unzoned corner lot is located on 4-lane Hwy 287/Rabun Road in Bay Minette, AL, within a rapidly growing corridor of Baldwin County. The site benefits from strong demographics, high visibility, and steady traffic flow. The location is approximately 2 miles from I-65. Traffic counts show 10,637 AADT on Rabun Rd/Hwy 287, reflecting a 6.8% increase in one year, and 21,595 daily vehicles along nearby I-65, a 3.4% increase in one year. The property has approximately 345 feet of paved frontage on Rabun Rd/Hwy 287 and Ransom Stewart Ln. A $5 million grant was awarded to enhance Hwy 287 infrastructure near the Novelis Plant, improving accessibility and capacity. Major nearby developments include the $5 billion Novelis Recycling Plant less than 0.7 miles away, an upcoming 116-site RV Park, and the approved Old Towne Commons PUD, which proposes a total of 764 single-family lots, 392 multi-family units, and 47 acres of commercial space. Future plans also include a Hilton-branded hotel, two restaurants, the “31 Commons” retail and office center, Big Mike’s Steakhouse, and Cobblestone Hotel. The property is located 20 minutes from the new Baldwin Preparatory Academy. The unzoned status allows flexibility for commercial, residential, or mixed-use development. The corner location provides excellent visibility and access, suitable for retail, service, or hospitality projects. The site is in an Opportunity Zone and SBA HUBZone, offering potential tax incentives and federal contracting advantages. Previous service station infrastructure includes four underground tanks, with a removal quote available and negotiable.