Industrial Site with Granite
Hix Road, Kellyton, AL 35089
- Added:
- Nov 20, 2024
- Days on Market:
- 542
- Last Refresh:
- May 16 at 2:06 pm
Property Features for Hix Road
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 331.26 Acres
Listing agent BRAD NOLEN License #78850 (334) 279-6311
Listing office TRUESOUTH PROPERTIES 5819 AL HWY 51, AUBURN, AL (334) 279-6311
Listing date Nov 20, 2024
MLS# 176205
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HighLights
- Extensive Proven Granite Reserves: Estimated 349,319,735 in‑place tons of high‑grade granite.
- Strategic Location: Situated off U.S. Highway 280, adjoining a Norfolk Southern Railroad main line, between Birmingham and Auburn/Opelika.
- Development Ready: Approximately 20 acres graded to railroad elevation with stormwater drainage systems.
- Existing Infrastructure: Includes a 100‑ton truck scale, gravel roads for heavy truck traffic, and a metal shop building.
- Utilities On‑Site: Alabama Power service available with a nearby substation, and public water service on‑site.
- Favorable Zoning: Located within a New Markets Zone and Opportunity Zone, potentially offering tax advantages/incentives.
Overview
This improved industrial and manufacturing site is located just off U.S. Highway 280 and adjoins a Norfolk Southern Railroad main line in east-central Alabama, approximately midway between Birmingham and Auburn/Opelika. The property features a granite formation that has been drilled and tested, with total proven and probable high-grade granite reserves estimated at 349,319,735 in-place tons. Approximately 20 acres have been graded to the railroad elevation, incorporating stormwater drainage systems. About half a mile of gravel roads are constructed to accommodate heavy truck traffic. A 100-ton truck scale is situated just inside the chain-link fence and gated entrance. A metal shop building with an enclosed space is located on one edge of the property. Alabama Power provides service to the property, with an electrical substation located just 1/10 of a mile off-site. Public water service is available on-site. Several reports have been performed on the property, including a Wetlands Delineation Report, Phase I Archaeological Study and Evaluation, Boundary Survey, Topographical Survey, Overburden Assessment and Core Drilling Report, and a Norfolk Southern Railroad Access Conceptual Study. The property is located within a New Markets Zone and Opportunity Zone, potentially offering tax advantages and incentives. Potential uses include manufacturing plants, sawmill/timber manufacturing and storage, granite quarry, and/or a logistics hub. The in-place improvements and existing study reports may accelerate expansion timelines.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Mining land & claims
Map
- City
- Kellyton
- County
- Coosa
- State
- Alabama
- Longitude
- -86.014165
- Latitude
- 32.972864
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Mining land & claim - Improved industrial site with substantial granite reserves near Highway 280.
Where is this mining land & claim located?
The property is located at Hix Road Kellyton, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Extensive Proven Granite Reserves: Estimated 349,319,735 in‑place tons of high‑grade granite.; Strategic Location: Situated off U.S. Highway 280, adjoining a Norfolk Southern Railroad main line, between Birmingham and Auburn/Opelika.; Development Ready: Approximately 20 acres graded to railroad elevation with stormwater drainage systems.
