Selling landlocked land in Alabama
Yes, you can sell landlocked land in Alabama. Liberty Acres buys land without road access, as-is. If you would rather create access first, Alabama law gives landowners a path, but it takes time and money.
Request an offerHow Alabama law handles land with no road access
A landowner whose tract touches no public road may apply to the county probate court for a right-of-way up to 30 feet wide to the nearest convenient public road, paying for land taken and damage.
Statutory route: Alabama private right-of-way application to probate court (right-of-way to public road).
Common-law route: Easement by necessity recognized at common law, separate from the statutory route (secondary source citing Alabama cases).
Law: Ala. Code 18-3-1 to 18-3-3. Court routes take time and cost money. Ask a local attorney.
Your options as a landlocked owner
- Ask a neighbor to sell or grant an access easement, in writing and recorded.
- Offer the land to the neighbor who borders it. They are often the most natural buyer.
- Use the Alabama legal route above to create access, then sell.
- Sell as-is to a cash buyer who accepts land without access.
Alabama land at a glance
- Average farm real estate value: $4,250 per acre (2026, USDA).
- Average property tax on farmland: about $8.63 per acre per year (2022 Census of Agriculture).
- Transfer tax: Deed tax of $0.50 per $500 of value or fraction thereof (about 0.1% of price). A Real Estate Sales Validation Form (RT-1) showing price or value must be filed when the deed is recorded.
- Seller disclosure: Alabama has no mandatory statewide seller disclosure form and follows caveat emptor. Sellers still cannot commit fraud, and licensees have separate statutory duties.
These are statewide averages, not an appraisal. See selling land in Alabama for county values, or try the land value estimator.
How a cash sale handles this
Liberty Acres is a family-owned cash land buyer. We buy land anywhere in the US, in any condition, including land with back taxes, inherited land and land with no road access. We pay back taxes and all closing costs, use no agents and charge no commissions, and close through a title company, escrow company or real estate attorney who pays you by wire or check.
Common questions
Can you sell landlocked land in Alabama?
Yes. Buyers who need a loan or want to build will usually pass, but a cash buyer can buy it as-is. Liberty Acres buys landlocked land.
How do you get access to landlocked land in Alabama?
A landowner whose tract touches no public road may apply to the county probate court for a right-of-way up to 30 feet wide to the nearest convenient public road, paying for land taken and damage.
Should I fix access before selling?
Only if the time and cost make sense. A court or neighbor deal can take months. Compare that with a cash offer for the land as it is.
Sources
- Alabama access law: Ala. Code 18-3-1 to 18-3-3
- USDA NASS Land Values 2026 and 2022 Census of Agriculture
State rules last checked 2026-10-10. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by state, so talk to a local attorney or CPA about your situation.