
Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Emelle, Alabama
Sumter County, Emelle, AL 35459
Sawgrass | 938± Acre Hunting, Fishing & Recreational Retreat - Sumter County, AL
Tucked just off Highway 116, Sawgrass is a 938± acre recreational property in the heart of Alabama's Black Belt. Previously used as a private hunting and fishing retreat, the property offers exceptional privacy, secured gated access, four stocked fishing lakes, established hunting areas, and a strong mix of open land, shade woods, water, and wildlife habitat.
The property features four stocked fishing lakes, including a stunning 42± acre lake stocked with bream and F1 Tiger bass. The 42± acre lake includes a concrete boat landing and pier, providing easy access for fishing, boating, or relaxing days on the water.
Beyond the lakes, Sawgrass is thoughtfully set up for year-round recreation and hunting, with established dove fields, duck hunting opportunities, dedicated food plots, 12 green fields, and 9 shooting houses positioned throughout the property. Approximately 8 miles of internal roads provide access to the lakes, hunting stands, dove fields, food plots, and recreational areas.
With its size, privacy, water features, and existing improvements, Sawgrass is well suited for a private hunting and fishing retreat, family recreational property, or long-term land investment.
Features include:
- 4 stocked fishing lakes, including a 42± acre lake
- Concrete boat landing and pier
- Bream and F1 Tiger bass
- Secured gated access and private setting
- Established dove fields and duck hunting opportunities
- Dedicated food plots and 12 green fields
- 9 shooting houses
- Approximately 8 miles of internal roads
- Open land, shade woods, water, and wildlife habitat
Location
- County
- Sumter County
- School district
- Sumter County Schools
- Elevation
- 150 feet
Directions
From Tuscaloosa, take I-59 South toward Meridian.
Take Exit 32 for Epes / Gainesville and turn right onto AL-39 South.
Continue approximately 6 miles, then turn right onto AL Highway 116.
Travel west on Hwy 116 for about 7 miles.
Property will be on the left.
Look for gravel driveway and signage.
Property details
- Acreage
- 938 acres
- Zoning
- RU01
- Access
- Private road
- Showing
- Contact for permission
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $598 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-06-14-0-000-003.004
- 2024
- $81 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-02-09-0-000-003.000
- 2024
- $105 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-05-16-0-000-001.000
- 2024
- $150 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-05-16-0-000-005.000
- 2024
- $346 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-02-10-0-000-003.000
- 2024
- $32 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-05-21-0-000-001.001
- 2024
- $37 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-05-22-0-000-002.001
- 2024
- $1,137 - Tax Bill Parcel 60-09-05-15-0-000-002.000
Parcels
- 60 09 02 09 0 000 003.000
- 60 09 02 10 0 000 003.000
- 60-09-05-15-0-000-002.000
- 60-09-05-16-0-000-001.000
- 60-09-05-16-0-000-005.000
- 60-09-05-21-0-000-001.001
- 60-09-05-22-0-000-002.001
- 60-09-06-14-0-000-003.004
Legal description
Parcel 60-09-02-10-0-000-003.000
155 AC(c) THAT PART OF S10 T21 R3W LYING S OF HWY 116 LESS PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DB229-PG228.
Parcel 60-09-02-09-0-000-003.000
ALL THAT PT OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 LYING S OF HWY 116. S9 T21 R3W.
Parcel 60-09-05-16-0-000-001.000
E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 N OF OLD GAINESVILLE NARKEETA RD, DESC AS BEG AT NE COR RANGE W ALONG SEC LN 1330', TH S TO RD, TH NE ALONG RD TO SEC LN, TH N TO P.O.B. S16 T21 R3W.
Parcel 60-09-05-16-0-000-005.000
68 AC(c) BEG SE SEC COR, TH W 990', N 2850', NE 1120', S TO POB IN E 1/2 OF E 1/2. S16 T21N R3W.
Parcel 60-09-05-15-0-000-002.000
468 AC(c) ENTIRE SECTION 15 T21N R3W LESS: BEG @ NE SEC COR; S TO SE COR OF NE 1/4; W 3010'(s); N'LY TO N SEC LN; E 3090'(s) TO POB.
Parcel 60-09-05-21-0-000-001.001
BEG @ NE COR S21 T21N R3W THN S 240'; SE'LY 990'; N 270'; E 1000' TO POB. S21 T21N R3W.
Parcel 60-09-05-22-0-000-002.001
BEG @ NW COR S22 T21N R3W THN E 1320'; S 155'; SW'LY 1340'; N 240' TO POB. S22 T21N R3W.
Parcel 60-09-06-14-0-000-003.004
108 AC(c) BEG @ NW COR OF SW 1/4 S14 T21N R3W THN S 2640'; E 765'; N'LY 168'; E'LY 771'; SE'LY 230'; E 422'; NW'LY 2696'; W 1440' TO POB. S14 T21N R3W.
Details and features
Lot
- View
- Lake, Scenic, Water, Woods
- Features
- Boat Slip, Dock, Dock Rights, Gate, Pond, Trails, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | New listing | $3,500,000 | — | Property seller |
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