# 5541 University Boulevard E, Cottondale, AL 35453

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $650,000. Est. $3,477/mo. Listed 148 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $650,000 |
| Lot Size | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 148 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,287 |
| Estimated Insurance | $190 |
| **Total** | **$3,477** |

## Property Highlights

- 0.81 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Excellent opportunity to acquire a pad-ready, graded commercial lot in a high-traffic corridor with approximately 20,000 vehicles per day. This site offers outstanding visibility and accessibility, making it ideal for a variety of retail or service-oriented uses. Stormwater detention is already in place, significantly reducing upfront development costs and timelines. The property is further enhanced by strong surrounding growth, including a new retailer coming soon on the adjacent lot-bringing additional traffic and synergy to the site. This is a turnkey development opportunity in a proven location with continued commercial expansion.

## Location

- **Address:** 5541 University Boulevard E, Cottondale, AL 35453
- **County:** Tuscaloosa
- **Coordinates:** 33.190456, -87.462372
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.190456,-87.462372

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Steven Deal
- **Brokerage:** Pritchett Moore Real Estate
- **Phone:** 2052929771
- **Broker Phone:** (205) 349-6500
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://listings.listhub.net/pages/WAMLSAL/174905/?channel=propsimple)

## Photos

![5541 University Boulevard E - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0a25c945091675ac26077532bcc97e4bl-f1520440436r.jpg)

![5541 University Boulevard E - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0a25c945091675ac26077532bcc97e4bl-f1810579551r.jpg)

![5541 University Boulevard E - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0a25c945091675ac26077532bcc97e4bl-f3998322501r.jpg)

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**MLS#:** 174905 | **Updated:** 2026-09-22
**Source:** listhub

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