An exceptional 480-acre offering located just outside Tanner in rapidly expanding Limestone County, approximately 20–30 minutes from Huntsville, AL. This property features diverse landscapes—wetlands (ideal for mitigation credits), timbered areas, designated green space, and vast expanses of flat to gently rolling open land. Adjacent Land over 1,280 acres available for sale as well.
Key Features & Potential Uses
Wetlands & Conservation Value
A significant portion of the property is wetlands, offering opportunities to participate in wetland mitigation credit programs for developers or land conservation agencies.
Timber & Recreational Potential
Mature timberland offers both aesthetic appeal and potential timber harvest value. It also enhances recreational appeal for hunting, hiking, or eco-tourism development.
Development-Ready Open Terrain
The remainder consists of flat and rolling open space—perfectly suited for residential subdivision, agricultural use, commercial-site development, or ranching.
Green Space & Buffer Zones
Natural wooded buffers along Piney Creek and Spring Branch provide scenic corridors and privacy, strengthening stormwater and environmental planning.
Strategic Location
Limestone County: Alabama’s Fastest Growing
Limestone County has been Alabama’s fastest-growing county four years in a row, with a 3.6% population growth in the year through mid-2024 and nearly a 15% increase since 2020
It ranks as the 65th fastest-growing county in the U.S. overall
Proximity to Huntsville’s Innovation Hub
With Huntsville’s booming aerospace and defense economy—anchored by Redstone Arsenal, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings Research Park (2nd largest in the U.S.)—Limestone County sits within a dynamic economic region
Industrial & Automotive Growth Corridor
The region hosts Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, advanced manufacturing firms, and a state-of-the-art Robotics Technology Park that offers free workforce training to support employers
Local incentives include low business privilege and property tax rates, and numerous tax advantages for businesses relocating here
Nearby Amenities & Support Infrastructure
Athens-Limestone County Chamber & County Economic Development Association (LCEDA) actively support industrial and commercial growth, with utility access, skilled workforce training, and site preparation assistance
Surrounding development trends include large-scale residential growth (e.g., Harvest, Monrovia), retail expansion, and multiple new housing subdivisions catering to Huntsville commuters
Marketing Highlights & Investment Positioning
Zoned for flexibility: Ideal for combination of conservation, residential estates, or planned developments.
Mitigation and conservation credits: Sell partial wetlands to projects requiring environmental offsets.
High demand regional gateway: South of major interstates, close to Huntsville but within growth-oriented Limestone County.
Workforce-ready region: Benefits from education and training programs fueling local skilled labor pools.