This prime 0.29-acre (12,632 sq ft) vacant gravel lot at 6409 Georgia Rd, Birmingham, AL 35212, sits in South Woodlawn—zoned CB-2 Community Business District for flexible commercial use. Flat, compacted gravel handles heavy loads like dump trucks, semis (up to two back-to-back or side-by-side), tractors, trailers, boats, or contractor equipment. Dimensions: 80 ft wide frontage on Georgia Rd × 165.9 ft deep, with open drive-on access—no gate required.
Security's built-in: backs to a steep, wooded hill + train tracks (no rear entry possible), flanked by two houses for quiet privacy. Low-maintenance—gravel's durable, no grass to mow. Utilities available nearby (power, water, sewer, gas) but none on-site; easy for future build-out.
Location shines: 5 mins to Home Depot on Crestwood Blvd for tools/lumber, close to Irondale, Crestwood, Crestgreen. Quick to I-20/I-59 via Exit 129 (Messer Airport Hwy)—ideal for haulers near the airport. Zoning permits parking lots, contractor storage (incidental/enclosed), self-storage, retail, offices, auto repair—outdoor storage limited (screened or accessory; no junkyards/heavy industrial).
Lease at $399/mo—first month half-off on 6+ months. Tenant maintains, no trash/junk. Perfect for contractors, landscapers, roofers, HVAC, RV/boat owners. Development-ready if you build. Photos show gravel flatness, hill barrier, street entry—ignore old sign.
(Character count: 1,478—plenty of room left if you want more.)
Here's an aerial vibe of similar east Birmingham lots with tracks/hills:
And a chain-link gate setup on gravel—optional upgrade for security:
