c.1910 Three Bedroom Alabama Home For Sale Under $140K

Home features a brand-new tankless water heater, new HVAC, new mini-split units upstairs. Has new gas lines under house, and the roof is less than 10 years old. Portion of the house has tongue and groove walls, other are paneling. French doors and all the charm are still in place. Home welcomes you with custom fence, covering trees and large covered porch great for afternoon relaxing. Attached carport, lots of flowering shrubs to enjoy plus Elliott pecan trees. 1 block over from town playground and park, located near beautiful Lake Jackson and Florala HS as well as Elementary school. Home is full of charm! Home sold as is – Cash or conventional only.

• 3bed
• 1bath
• 2,176sqft
• 0.34acre lot
• Circa 1910

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The Pros

• Deep Housing Affordability: Real estate is incredibly inexpensive. The median home value floats between $95,000 and $143,000, allowing buyers to secure historic homes, cottages, or acreage at a fraction of the national cost.

• Lake Jackson Recreation: The town is built right against Lake Jackson, one of the cleanest and largest natural open-water lakes in the Southeast. Residents enjoy immediate access to swimming, boating, fishing, and walking along the scenic shoreline at Lake Jackson Regional State Park.

• Proximity to the Gulf Coast: While it feels entirely rural, Florala is less than 1.5 hours north of the Florida Panhandle’s famous white-sand beaches (like Destin and Pensacola), making day trips to the coast remarkably easy.

• Peaceful, Low-Crime Environment: The town boasts a very high safety rating compared to national averages. Violent crime is rare, and property crime stays relatively low, contributing to a secure, laid-back neighborhood feel.

   

• Classic Small-Town Community: If you like a tight-knit atmosphere where life moves slow and everyone knows their neighbors, Florala delivers a traditional, hospitable Southern lifestyle.

The Cons

• Scarcity of Local Jobs: There is virtually no industrial or corporate job market within town limits. Most locals work in healthcare, retail, or education, and the median household income is quite low (around $35,000).

   

• Stiff Commute Times: Because local employment is sparse, a significant portion of the workforce endures “super commutes.” The average one-way commute tops 40 minutes as residents travel to larger hubs like Andalusia, AL, or Crestview, FL, for work.

   

• High Poverty & Distressed Pockets: The town navigates notable economic hardship, with a poverty rate hovering around 16% to 19%. This financial stagnation shows up in parts of the community through commercial vacancy and deferred property maintenance.

   

• Minimal Shopping & Dining: Local amenities are highly limited. Outside of basic grocery stores, gas stations, and a handful of small diners, you have to drive 25 to 30 miles to neighboring cities for major retail chains, specialized medical care, or diverse entertainment.

• Stifling Summer Climate: Located deep in the piney woods of the Gulf coastal plain, Florala experiences long, intensely hot, and humid summers with heavy afternoon thunderstorms from May through September.