48980 Rabun - Corner 0.74± Acre, Unzoned, Rapid Growth 0.74 Acres of Industrial Land Offered at $697,810 CAD in Bay Minette, AL 36507

BAY MINETTE, AL - This 0.74-acre corner parcel of commercial development land fronts 4-lane Hwy 287/Rabun Road & Ransom Stewart Ln, with approximately 345 feet of paved frontage. Positioned at the heart of one of Baldwin County's most active growth corridors, the site is surrounded by large-scale industrial, residential, and hospitality projects — a standout opportunity for developers seeking smart site selection in South Alabama.
The numbers tell the story. Rabun Rd/Hwy 287 carries 10,637 AADT, up 6.8% in a single year, while nearby I-65 moves 21,595 vehicles daily, up 3.4%. The interstate sits just 2 miles away, ensuring convenient access for logistics, employees, and customers alike. Water and natural gas are available through North Baldwin Utilities, and a $5 million grant was recently awarded to upgrade Hwy 287 infrastructure near the Novelis plant. Looking ahead, the approved Baldwin Beach Express II — a 25-mile divided highway that will connect I-65 at Bay Minette to I-10 and the Gulf Coast — sits roughly 4 miles from the site, with a planned interchange at the neighboring Novelis facility.
Momentum here is already visible on the ground. The brand-new Oak View RV Park — 116 full-hookup sites built to serve traveling visitors and professionals working the region's industrial expansion — sits directly between this property and the $4.1 billion Novelis aluminum facility roughly a half-mile away, placing the site squarely along the path of daily traffic between the two. Add in the property's two greatest advantages — an unzoned corner location with no zoning ordinances, offering unmatched flexibility for commercial, residential, or mixed-use development, and dual Opportunity Zone and SBA HUBZone designations that bring potential tax incentives and federal contracting advantages — and you have a rare parcel built to reduce costs and maximize ROI from day one.
MAJOR SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS:
- $4.1 Billion Novelis Recycling Plant — Located less than 0.7 miles away at the South Alabama Mega Site; the first fully integrated U.S. aluminum mill built in 40 years, projected to employ 1,000+ workers
- Oak View RV Park — Now complete; 116 full-hookup sites (30 & 50-amp power, water, sewer) serving travelers and professionals tied to the region's industrial expansion, positioned between this property and the Novelis plant
- Old Towne Commons PUD (413± Acres) — Approved mixed-use community with preliminary plat approval for Phase 1 (77 single-family lots) and Phase 2 (115 single-family lots); long-range plans propose 764 single-family lots, 392 multi-family units, and 47± acres of commercial space
- Hilton-Branded Hotel & Two Restaurants — Expanding the area's lodging and dining footprint
- "31 Commons" Retail & Office Center — Planned along U.S. 31 South
- Big Mike's Steakhouse & Cobblestone Hotel — Anchoring downtown Bay Minette's continued revitalization
- Baldwin Preparatory Academy — New campus approximately 20 minutes away
- $5 Million Infrastructure Grant — Awarded to upgrade Hwy 287 near the Novelis plant, improving capacity and access

Now is the time to secure your position in Bay Minette's expanding growth corridor. Contact Patty Helton Davis with PHD Realty to discuss development potential or schedule a site visit.
Note: The site previously operated as a service station. Four underground tanks remain (two small, two large); a removal quote is available and is negotiable with offer.
Links of interest:
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance: https://baldwineda.com/?s=Bay+minette
Old Towne Commons: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FbwuLsVJU/
City of Bay Minette: https://cityofbayminetteal.gov/departments/planning-and-development/planning---zoning/planning-commission
WKRG - $5 Million Dollar Infrastructure Grant for Hwy 287: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/5m-grant-awarded-to-improve-highway-287-near-new-novelis-plant/
Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs: https://adeca.alabama.gov/opportunityzones/
Opportunity Alabama: https://opportunityalabama.com/
SBA HUBZone: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program