
Our rural communities with land for sale in Covington County, Alabama
Get country living your way near Andalusia, Alabama
In the heart of south central Alabama, just north of the Florida panhandle, you’ll find Covington County. And what you’ll find inside the county lines is a little bit of everything that makes rural life in the southeastern U.S. so attractive.
Take the cost of living, for starters: It’s nearly 25% lower than the U.S. national average. Then there’s the property tax rate, which is among the lowest in the state. And if access to quality education is high on your list, you’ll find that the Andalusia, Opp and Covington County schools routinely rank in the state’s Top 25 systems. The area has a welcoming, laid-back vibe, but there’s still plenty to do if you want to experience life to the fullest, from the Andalusia Ballet to the South Alabama Speedway to the Frank Jackson State Park and Conecuh National Forest. Not that you might ever want to leave the front porch of your rural home, where towering pines provide the perfect year-round canopy for your new rural retreat, hobby farm or rec tract.




FAQs about rural land for sale in Covington County, Alabama
Suburban land and rural land do share some characteristics that can broadly impact their value, “location” being the big one. Your real estate or land agent will be a great resource for letting you know what to expect in terms of how features like access to major roads, level of development, special amenities, etc. will influence per-acre costs in rural Covington County.
As you might expect, that varies from developer to developer and site to site. At Raydient Rural, all of our communities in Alabama have access to electricity. A limited number of our rural communities have access to city-water, and the brokers we work with can also recommend contractors to install your well-water and septic sewage systems.
It varies based on the developer. At Raydient Rural, our covenants, conditions and restrictions (or “CCRs) serve essentially as “rural rules.” They cover only factors like square footage of houses, setback requirements, offensive odors, etc., so they’re not as restrictive as conventional suburban HOA regulations (that might cover, for example, something as detailed as what height your lawn must be maintained at). The goal is to create common sense restrictions that keep rural neighbors from being blindsided from something someone next door does.

Reasons to live in Covington County, Alabama
Picturing yourself living on rural acreage in Covington County isn’t hard at all. It’s got great school systems and plenty of employment opportunities in diverse industries (manufacturing, healthcare, textiles, distribution and more). The trip to work to school is a snap, with U.S. and state highways leading in and out of Andalusia in every direction. (So if you start up near Red Level, Gantt, you can still be down in Florala in no time – or vice versa.) Plus, there are plenty of things to start when it’s quittin’ time: Fishing, waterskiing, hunting, art galleries, history tours, shopping and dining – whatever scratches your itch for fun, you’ll find it here. And when you hear the Gulf Shore calling your name, it’s easy to answer, since the beaches of Destin, Fort Walton and Panama City are just an hour’s drive away.

Live your best new life on rural acreage near Andalusia, Alabama
Named by Southern Living magazine as “Alabama’s quintessential small town Christmas destination,” Andalusia takes on a magical quality all its own through the homegrown Christmas in Candyland celebration that brings snow machines and ice skating front-n-center in the Deep South. If Christmas in July is more your flavor, Andalusia obliges through the JulyJamz concert series that features amazing country, rock and rhythm and blues artists followed by fireworks. It’s a great community to live in the other ten months of the year, too. When you buy rural acreage near Andalusia, you get a chance to live the meaning of the word – “to walk easy”: A slower pace of life, mild climate, and small town community spirit all combine here for something truly special.