Hello, do you guys know of any good town, counties in the south? I am intrested on getting info on a town that has deep southern roots. Something out of a dukes of hazzard show. Not too out of time. Just really deep south. Anyone?

I come from North Sand Mountain in northeastern AL- about 2 miles from Happy Haller (Hallow). It's pretty darn back woods. If you want deep- just go into the mountains. Trenton, GA Higdon, AL area- about 20 miles south of Chattanooga, TN. Everyone has frilly bathroom shower curtains, buys colored or printed toilet paper, and keeps the extra roll tucked under a Barbie doll's big crocheted skirt. Ever watch Sweet Home Alabama? Just exagerate that a little bit, and you've got it. My mom has some beautiful land there she is willing to part with.

Carla, you make it sound like heaven. Didn't see Sweet Home Alabama, but you painted a great picture. The problem with the hectic pace of the big city is that it is loud, hectic, with way too many real estate agents.

You don't have to explain "Haller" to me. When I was a kid, my family lived on Backbone Creek in Marble Falls. It's near Austin in the Hill Country, and Willie Nelson bought a big chunk of it. Wow, that property on the creek is probably worth a lot of money now-- people have been retiring and moving up there for a number of years. Hope you can keep your land in the family.

What does land down there go for?

I think you can buy the whole mountain for about $10. (I'll have to check into it, but it's certainly not the $100K+ an acre it is here.)

Come to Tuscaloosa Alabama, I can put you outside the County in Greensboro - you will be in the deep south there.

Well, I'm looking for something where I can shot all day and nobody cares. No neighbors. I don't have to maintain, I can visit 4 or 5 times a year and stay for a week. I want to be able to call a lawn care company twice a months for lawn care and a residential cleaning company before I go out for the dust. Want to ride dirt bikes and ATV's. Camp out with my son and shop at the general store. I DON'T want Billy Ray from the barn down town telling me it's his town(no red necks). Just southern solitude. How much would that cost me? maybe 2 acres. 2 or 3 beds, 1 bath. 2 car. I would go on realtor but I haven't found the place yet.

Barbour County or Russell County-both are known for greating hunting areas and the Chattahoochee runs through both counties.

As far as Sweet Home Alabama is concerned, the scene where she is going to her hometown was shot in my hometown, Eufaula, AL (Barbour County). Eufaula is the largest city in the county-around 14,000 maybe. Clayton, Louisville or Clio are the smaller towns.

There are alot of fishing tournaments held on Lake Eufaula-it has been called the Bass Capital of the World. Tom Mann (depth finder & jelly worm)is from Eufaula.

I do know of a Hunting Lodge in Clayton for sale.
It has over 900 acres and a 4700 sq ft log cabin.
It's only $1,950,000--anybody interested?

If you get a chance, put "Eufaula, AL" into google and check it out. It is a beautiful place to visit. Use the parenthesis because there is a Eufaula, OK (that's where our Indians went when they were forced out of Eufaula, AL)

I could tell you much more, but I am beginning to feel like I work for the Chamber of Commerce

1.9 is way too much. I was looking for somthing I could buy cash with my dad. Maybe something like 80K - 130K.

I was just mentioning that. I didn't think you were interested in the hunting lodge, but you can check out: www.eufaulamls.com and see what is available around Barbour County, Henry County and Russell County.

also check out www.eufaulaalabama.com to find out about the town.

Let me know what you think.

Kim

hey Carla The backwoods part of the mtn -Trenton area is selling for 3k -5k an acre -and of course brow lots go 50k to 100k -has it been awhile to see maw? and as to areil monzon you had the price range correct 85 to 135 for what you are looking for -look for 5 acres or more and its cheaper than under 5acres the range will go up some but the cost per sqft or cost per acre drops alot if you want give me a call or drop me an email I will locate something more to your desires but as to the lawn service-you mean they cut grass too? I just thought folks around there owned lawn machines to race em or as yard ornaments and occassionaly target practice -you know line the empty bud cans on-just teaseing.

Eufala, AL is a nice area, but I would stay away from the Tuscaloosa area!

There are definitely some nice areas in north/central AL and north Georgia. Another area I would suggest considering is the Jasper, FL area. Jasper is just south of the Georgia border and is very southern.

Not many neighbors and land is plentiful and relatively cheap. My sister and her husband are considering selling their ranch (160 acres) @ $10k an acre. That is fully cleared, cross fenced, and set up for cattle & hay operations. Uncleared land is definitely cheaper. Her son bought a four acre tact with a 3/2 with lake access for $76k in July. Both properties are about 2 minutes drive from two rivers. Plentiful deer and turkey. Few nieghbors. Only about an hour from Tallahassee and Jacksonville.

Try the Lake City Board MLS:
http://www.northfloridarealtors.com/

Eufaula is much closer to Auburn than Tuscaloosa.
It is going to be a good game tomorrow.

Have you checked out?
www.frappr.com/thebunker

The bunker is a forum my husband is a member of and the frapper map is really cool. Read some of the shoutouts--some of them are funny

South Carolina...Pickens County nice and HICK..I just left there sold my house in the "CITY"...for $98K, 1 acre, 3BR, 2BA, 2 car garage, sunroom and well landscaped. Several options there or my homewtown on Rock Hill, SC 30 miles from Charlotte...3 acres for about 25K or less.

There are several counties in North Alabama (Sand Mountain area) that may satisfy your reqirement of "deep south". You might want to check out www.valleymls.com to view some of the properties available. Would be happy to assist you!
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Barry Hartman
Realtor
REMAX, Albertville, AL
(800) 447-7013

There is a lot of country land about an hour north of Charleston, SC. the land goes for 2k-5k per acre. It is defiantely rural land and the neighbors pretty much just stay to themselves. At the same time it is close enough to have a lawn service or cleaning service to go out to the property. I just sold 39 acres for $82K. If you would like to know what is available just let me know.

I have listed 2 properties in ladson sc and n charleston sc. Neither has the amount of land you want, but sc is very southern, especially ladson. 3br 1200 sqft, vacant. 107900. The house is completely redone on inside with new carpets, lights, cabinets, counters, toilet, vanity and is vacant-ready for move in. It is listed below market, hoping that it would sell faster that way. House next door sold couple of months ago for 119,500, mine is listed for 107,900. estimate mortgage would be 530 with rents in area at 825-950.

The one in North Charleston is having its first showing this Friday, is listed for 108,000. It is renter occupied, and the mortgage would be 530 estimate and the renter now pays 650. if this renter moves out after sale, rents in area are now 850.

if you have not purchased yet, email me private and i can send you address you can satellite view it. Ladson one is definitely more in the country, and closer to more country, plus added bonus of ocean less than 45 minutes away.