Welcome to the Wiregrass
I'm Trey Martin with Team Linda Simmons Real Estate — a lifelong Coffee County native who farms and develops land in the area. I specialize in helping people find the right rural property, whether you're looking for a few acres to build your dream home, a hobby farm, or hunting land.
Why the Wiregrass?
- Cost of living 12-15% below national average
- No state tax on Social Security income
- No state tax on pension income
- Property taxes among the lowest in the nation
- Mild winters, long growing season
- Florida beaches under 2 hours south
- Endless hunting and fishing opportunities
- Small-town community with genuine Southern hospitality
💰 Alabama Tax Benefits for Retirees
One of the most tax-friendly states in the country for retirement income.
No Social Security Tax
Your benefits stay in your pocket
No Pension Tax
Public and private pensions exempt
Low Property Tax
65+ exempt from state portion
No Estate Tax
Pass assets to heirs tax-free
Florida Emerald Coast
White sand beaches and emerald waters — under 2 hours from your door.
- Panama City Beach — 93 mi / ~2 hrs
- Destin — 92 mi / Deep sea fishing, dining
- 30A / Seaside — ~80 mi / Upscale beach towns
- Gulf Shores, AL — 170 mi / ~3 hrs
Hunting
Deer, turkey, quail, dove, and more — some of the best hunting in the Southeast.
- Geneva State Forest WMA — 16,000+ acres
- Long deer season (Nov–Feb)
- Spring turkey season
- Dove fields throughout the region
- Feral hog hunting year-round
Fishing
Freshwater lakes, farm ponds, and Gulf charters — fish year-round.
- Lake Tholocco — bass, bream, catfish
- Lake Eufaula — "Bass Capital of the World"
- Private pond properties available
- Gulf charter fishing — 80 miles
- Choctawhatchee River
📍 Distance from Enterprise, AL
Local Recreation & Attractions
- Lake Tholocco — 640-acre lake with beaches, fishing piers, boating
- Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Highland Oaks — Championship 36-hole course in Dothan (30 min)
- Army Aviation Museum — One of the world's largest helicopter collections (free admission)
- Enterprise Recreation Complex — Trails, splash pad, fishing pond, bark park
- Frank Jackson State Park — Camping, fishing, hiking near Opp
- More Golf — Silver Wings (Fort Rucker), plus 10 more RTJ Trail courses across Alabama
- Peanut Festival — Annual celebration every November in Dothan
Community
- Main Street Enterprise — Downtown shops, restaurants, events & festivals. "Deeply Rooted, Ever Rising."
- Enterprise Farmers Market — Fresh local produce, Tue/Thu/Sat, 7am–11am (year-round when in season)
- Coffee County Extension Office — Gardening, soil testing, livestock resources, Master Gardener program
Local Lenders
- HNB First Bank — Community bank since 1933, mortgage and land loans · (334) 693-3352
- Citizens Bank of Enterprise — Local bank since 1946, personal service · (334) 347-3411
- First South Farm Credit — Land, farm, and rural home loans Disclosure: James F. Martin, III (Trey) serves as a director with First South Farm Credit.
- Coffee County Probate Office — Property records, deed recording, title searches · (334) 347-2688
HNB and Citizens Bank offer various loan products including options for veterans. Ask about VA loan eligibility.
What I Offer
Local Knowledge
I farm and develop land here myself
Off-Market Properties
Land you won't find on Zillow
Builder Connection
Local builder ready to break ground
Straight Answers
No pressure, just honest guidance
Property Types Available
- Estate lots (1–5 acres) for custom home builds
- Hobby farms with pasture and outbuildings
- Horse property with fencing and barn sites
- Large acreage with ponds and timber
- Hunting land with established food plots
- New construction homes on acreage