Available for ground lease, the property at 3517 McFarland Blvd E in Tuscaloosa, AL presents a prime opportunity for retail or restaurant development. Its strategic location in a thriving commercial corridor, surrounded by prominent brands like Chick-fil-A, Applebee’s, and Wingstop, highlights its potential for strong retail and dining synergy. Situated near the University of Alabama, with its substantial student population and event-driven traffic, the property offers an advantageous customer base. With convenient access to major highways and a high daytime population within a 1-mile radius, this property is positioned for continued growth and success. The ground lease availability presents an appealing prospect for businesses seeking to establish a prominent presence in this dynamic area.

• Ground Lease Available
• Strong Retail & Restaurant Synergy | Nearby retailers Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, Applebee’s, Long Horn Steakhouse, Five Guys, Chipotle, Wingstop, Crunch Fitess, Buffalo Wild Wing, Mavis Tires & more.
• Near The University of Alabama | Located within the University of Alabama’s major retail and activity corridor, benefiting from a large student population(+42,000), faculty/staff (+2,000), visitors and significant event-driven traffic.
• Growing Hospitality Presence | Multiple hotels are located along the McFarland Boulevard corridor, serving University visitors, business travelers, sporting events and interstate travelers.
• Highly Accessible Location | Convenient access to I-20/I-59, I-359 and U.S. Highway 82/McFarland Boulevard provides strong regional connectivity and ease of access for both local and interstate traffic.
• Positioned for Continued Growth | Ongoing investment and redevelopment throughout the McFarland Boulevard corridor, including major retail redevelopment projects, continue to reinforce the area as one of Tuscaloosa’s key commercial destinations.
• Daytime population of 9,422 within 1 mile radius (Esri 2026.)
• ± 0.3 miles from I-20
• Traffic counts of ± 44,790 AADT McFarland Blvd E
• Traffic counts of ± 67,046 AADT Interstate 20