Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Bessemer, Alabama
7240 Pocahontas Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
39+/- Acres with Buildable Homesite & Shades Creek Frontage Approximately 39+/- acres featuring a cleared, buildable homesite with direct access from Pocahontas Road, combined with extensive creekfront acreage along Shades Creek. The property provides exceptional privacy & offers a wide range of recreational opportunities including hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, & outdoor use. The tract includes frontage along Shades Creek, a well-known natural corridor in Jefferson County recognized for its scenic setting, mature hardwoods, & consistent flowing water. This creek frontage enhances the overall character of the property & supports a variety of outdoor and recreational uses in a quiet, natural environment. Located just minutes from schools, shopping, & the McCalla/Bessemer area, this property offers a rare combination of accessibility & seclusion, making it well-suited for a private estate, weekend retreat, or long-term land investment. LandGlide Calculated Acres 39.42; Deeded Acres 31.0
Location
- Street address
- 7240 Pocahontas Rd, Lot 1
- County
- Jefferson County
- Zip code
- 35022
- Community
- Bessemer
- Elevation
- 472 feet
Directions
I-459, Exit 1 Merge onto Eastern Valley Road, Left onto County Hwy 55, Slight left onto Dickey Springs Road - Hwy 55. Right onto Pocahontas Road. Signage up at property before gates.
Property details
- Acreage
- 31 acres
- Zoning
- A1
- MLS #
- GABMLS 21455329
- Posted
Parcels
- 42-00-17-3-000-001.000
Legal description
NE4 OF SW4 SEC 17 TP 20S R 4W TOGETHER WITH BEG AT SE COR OF NE1/4 OF SD SW1/4 TH E 30 FT TH N 391.3 FT TH W 30 FT TO PT ON E/L OF SD 1/4 SEC TH S 391.3 FT TO POB LESS & EX POB NW COR OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 TH E 396 FT TH S 50 FT TH W 396.3 FT TH N 50 FT TO POB & ALSO LESS & EXC POCAHONTAS RD R/W
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- Acreage, Entire Parcel Only
Structure
- Water
- Public
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| McCalla Elementary | Elementary |
| McAdory | Middle |
| McAdory | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | New listing | $250,000 | — | GABMLS |