Land and Farms for Sale near Huntsville, AL

If you plan to put a home on land without public sewer, yes. Alabama requires a site evaluation by a registered professional (a soil classifier, engineer or land surveyor) and a permit from the county health department before a septic system goes in. We write the soil evaluation into the contract so you are not stuck with land you cannot build on.

Often, but in unincorporated Madison County the county's Public Works department enforces subdivision regulations, and land near a city can fall under that city's planning jurisdiction. Talk to the county engineer before you count on dividing a tract.

Land loans usually need a bigger down payment than a home loan. Farm Credit lenders such as Alabama Farm Credit, which serves Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties, specialize in land, farms and timber tracts. We can connect you with lenders who do this every day.

Yes. The Alabama Forestry Commission writes forest stewardship management plans at no cost to landowners, and recommends a registered consulting forester for timber appraisals and sales.

Qualifying land can be taxed under Alabama's current use program. You apply with the county between October 1 and January 1, a new owner has to reapply after closing, and converting the land to another use can trigger up to three years of back taxes.