Strategic Commercial Land Opportunity — 3410 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, Alabama — a growing college-driven market anchored by regional retail, healthcare, and institutional demand — presents a compelling commercial land opportunity at 3410 McFarland Boulevard East. Positioned along one of the city’s most heavily traveled commercial corridors and minutes from the University of Alabama, this site offers exceptional visibility, access, and development flexibility. With strong frontage, favorable zoning, and proximity to major traffic generators, the property aligns well with retail, service, or mixed-use development strategies and reflects the type of location-driven opportunity Extended Reach USA brings into focus for investors and operators nationwide.
Property Type: Commercial Land / Land Opportunity
Listing: 0.58 ± Acres of Commercial Land on McFarland Blvd E
Executive Summary
- Rare land development opportunity on one of Tuscaloosa’s busiest retail and commercial corridors.
- 0.57 ± acres with excellent visibility and 150’ ± of frontage along McFarland Blvd E.
- Positioned on a major east-west thoroughfare with strong daily traffic volume.
- Convenient access to McFarland Blvd, close to Interstate 20/59.
- Just 1.5 miles to the University of Alabama (approx. 38,000+ students) and strong built-in customer base.
- Zoned BN — Neighborhood Commercial, supportive of retail, service, and mixed-use concepts.
Property Facts
Address: 3410 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Lot Size: 0.58 ± Acres
Frontage: Approx. 150’ on McFarland Blvd E
Zoning: BN – Neighborhood Commercial
Sale Type: Investment / Land Opportunity
Strategic Highlights
- Highly visible corridor site on McFarland Blvd — Tuscaloosa’s principal retail and arterial route.
- Signalized intersections nearby, enhancing ingress/egress potential.
- Surrounded by national brands, shopping centers, dense rooftops, and retail synergies.
- Very proximate to University of Alabama, hospitals, and major commercial activity nodes.
- Strong demographic footprint with built-in daytime and residential customer demand.
Investment & Development Potential
This parcel is ideal for:
- Retail or service-oriented uses
- Quick-service restaurant (QSR) site or pad-ready development
- Mixed-use development with retail and neighborhood services
- Owner-user or lease-to-credit tenant strategies
- Land banking or future commercial expansion
Zoning and frontage make this a versatile and highly accessible plot that can support a range of commercial concepts.
Market Overview – Tuscaloosa’s McFarland Corridor
McFarland Blvd E is one of Tuscaloosa’s primary east-west thoroughfares, serving heavy commuter, retail, and university traffic. Its regional connectivity enhances both local and regional accessibility, supporting strong retail capture and commercial demand.
The proximity to Interstate 20/59 and The University of Alabama amplifies both daytime population and residential support, maximizing visibility for tenant or owner-user activity.
Next steps / Contact
For pricing, site plans, and development discussions, please contact Paul Rutledge, Senior Broker Associate at LQ Commercial (D: 813-999-1942, C: 941-228-2198, prutledge@lqcre.com). Co-marketing contact: Zachary Ellis, Associate (D: 813-540-3320, C: 813-493-3437, zellis@lqcre.com). All information is from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed; buyers and tenants should independently verify all details, approvals, access, utilities, and permitted uses.
Paul Rutledge — Senior Broker Associate, LQ Commercial
D: 813-999-1942 | C: 941-228-2198 | prutledge@lqcre.com
