Looking for Commercial Land for Sale in Forrest County, MS 

This 25.7± acre tract along US Highway 49 South offers a rare combination of existing income, highway exposure, and long-term development flexibility in unincorporated Forrest County, Mississippi.

With approximately 725 feet of frontage along one of Mississippi’s primary north–south arteries, this property sits directly on the corridor connecting Jackson — the state capital — to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Highway 49 serves as a major travel and transportation route linking inland Mississippi to the Coast’s casino tourism, hospitality industry, shipping operations, and cargo freight movement. Thousands of commuters, commercial vehicles, and travelers move this corridor daily. According to 2024 Mississippi Department of Transportation data, this stretch of Hwy 49 carries approximately 14,000 vehicles per day.

Positioned along a strategic travel corridor, the tract combines traffic exposure, utility access, and minimal regulatory oversight with immediate rental income already in place.

Location & Regulatory Advantage

The property is located outside the city limits of Hattiesburg and lies within unincorporated Forrest County. Per written confirmation from the county, there are currently no county zoning requirements or building permit requirements applicable to this property, subject to applicable subdivision, floodplain, and storm water ordinances.

For business owners, developers, and investors who value flexibility in layout, expansion, and phased growth, this is a significant advantage.

The tract is approximately 17 miles from Hattiesburg and within roughly 100 miles of Gulfport, Mobile, New Orleans, and Jackson — placing it inside a regional distribution footprint that supports logistics, service commercial, light industrial, and storage-oriented uses.

Land & Physical Features

The property features rolling topography and is predominantly open, with scattered pine and hardwood throughout. The ground is largely cleared and ready for immediate use. Approximately 4± acres along the highway have already been opened and positioned for future development, providing a practical starting point for commercial construction, equipment yard space, storage expansion, or operational facilities.

Two ponds enhance both functionality and visual appeal. The layout allows the highway frontage to support commercial or operational use, while the rear portion of the property offers separation for continued rental income, expansion, or phased development.

Utilities include:

• Power - Pearl River Valley Electric
• Water - Brooklyn Utility Association
• Internet - Dixie Net and AT&T

Existing Income Stream

Improvements include four rental cottages overlooking one of the ponds and one additional rental house located toward the rear of the tract. The five units collectively generate approximately $43,000+ in annual gross rental income.

This provides immediate cash flow while preserving the long-term upside of the highway frontage. For an investor, the property functions as both an income-producing asset and a corridor hold with development potential. For a business owner, it offers the opportunity to establish operations while maintaining rental revenue in place.

Flexible Use Potential

Given its frontage, traffic volume, utility access, and lack of county zoning requirements, the property supports a variety of practical use scenarios, including:

• Highway service commercial operations
• Equipment sales or rental yard
• Contractor headquarters with laydown space
• Light industrial or fabrication facility
• Storage development (RV, boat, contractor, or self-storage)
• Phased mixed-use expansion combining income and commercial use

Rather than being limited to a single purpose, this tract offers long-term flexibility — an increasingly rare characteristic along established travel corridors.

A High-Exposure Highway 49 Corridor Opportunity

Opportunities that combine:

• 25+ contiguous acres
• 725’ of highway frontage
• Approximately 14,000 vehicles per day (AADT)
• Existing income-producing improvements
• Utility access
• No county zoning requirements

This property presents a high-exposure Highway 49 corridor opportunity combining existing income with long-term commercial and development flexibility.

For additional details, property maps, financial information, or to schedule a private showing, contact Accredited Land Consultant, Mike Mitchell directly to discuss how this tract may align with your plans.