435 Smalling Road, Rayville, LA 71269 (MLS# 4150563)

435 Smalling Road, Rayville, LA 71269

$3,200,000

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Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 2,047,320 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,047,320 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,200,000 List Date: 5/26/2026 Last Modified: 5/29/2026

Overview

Description

Prime Industrial Development Opportunity: 47 Acres of Open Pasture Land - ½ Mile West of Meta's Largest Data Center Campus in Richland Parish, LA Position your business or development at the epicenter of Louisiana's AI and tech revolution. This exceptional 47-acre parcel of open pasture land is located just one-half mile west of Meta's Hyperion Data Center (Richland Parish Data Center) - the company's largest and most advanced data center to date. Currently under construction on a 2,250-acre campus in the Holly Ridge area, this transformative $10+ billion project (with potential scaling to $27 billion) represents Meta's flagship investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Spanning over 4 million square feet and engineered for multi-gigawatt AI compute capacity, the Hyperion campus is already reshaping Northeast Louisiana's economy. Construction began in late 2024, with peak on-site employment exceeding 5,000 skilled trade workers and long-term operational jobs for more than ... (Read more) Prime Industrial Development Opportunity: 47 Acres of Open Pasture Land - ½ Mile West of Meta's Largest Data Center Campus in Richland Parish, LA Position your business or development at the epicenter of Louisiana's AI and tech revolution. This exceptional 47-acre parcel of open pasture land is located just one-half mile west of Meta's Hyperion Data Center (Richland Parish Data Center) - the company's largest and most advanced data center to date. Currently under construction on a 2,250-acre campus in the Holly Ridge area, this transformative $10+ billion project (with potential scaling to $27 billion) represents Meta's flagship investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Spanning over 4 million square feet and engineered for multi-gigawatt AI compute capacity, the Hyperion campus is already reshaping Northeast Louisiana's economy. Construction began in late 2024, with peak on-site employment exceeding 5,000 skilled trade workers and long-term operational jobs for more than 500 professionals, ranging from electricians and HVAC technicians to network engineers and security specialists. Entergy Louisiana is executing massive power infrastructure upgrades to support the campus's enormous energy demands, including new generation, transmission, and distribution capacity. Road, water, and utility improvements are underway, creating a robust, future-proof infrastructure corridor that will benefit all nearby developments. This cleared, level, open-pasture property offers immediate development potential with minimal site preparation required. Its strategic adjacency to the Meta campus positions it perfectly for secondary and tertiary industries that complement and support large-scale data center operations. Ideal uses include: Power and energy solutions: Substations, backup generation facilities, battery storage, or renewable energy projects (solar/wind farms) aligned with Meta's 100% clean energy matching commitments. • Telecommunications and connectivity: Fiber optic hubs, data transmission nodes, and network support infrastructure. • Logistics and supply chain: Warehousing, distribution centers, and staging yards for servers, cooling equipment, and construction materials. • Manufacturing and assembly: Production or customization facilities for AI hardware components, cooling systems, modular data center elements, or specialized electrical/mechanical systems. • Support services: Maintenance, repair, security, and specialized technical services for the data center ecosystem. • Workforce and ancillary development: Light industrial, commercial, or mixed-use sites serving the influx of construction and operational personnel. Richland Parish and the surrounding region deliver a pro-business climate with competitive incentives through Louisiana Economic Development (LED), including tax credits, infrastructure grants, and workforce training programs. The area boasts affordable land costs, a deep labor pool, low cost of living, and excellent highway access via nearby LA-183 and proximity to U.S. routes serving the I-20 corridor. Rayville and the broader Monroe metro area provide housing, amenities, and services just minutes away. This is more than land - it's a gateway to the next decade of explosive growth in AI-driven industries. With Meta's Hyperion campus driving billions in local spending (already over $875 million contracted with Louisiana businesses in the first year alone), early movers will capture unmatched first-mover advantages in one of the nation's fastest-emerging tech hubs. Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure a prime position adjacent to Meta's largest data center investment. Whether you're an energy provider, logistics operator, manufacturer, or visionary developer, this 47-acre site is engineered for success in the data center economy of tomorrow.

Listing Details MLS# 4150563

General Property Information

Approx Lot Size Acres: 47
Approx H/C SqFt: 2047320
SqFt Source: Public Records
List Price/SqFt: 1.56
Year Built Known: No
Accessibility Features: No
Property Sub Type: Business
New Construction: No
Total Floors: 0

Property Features

Possible Use: Commercial; Development Lot Features: Cleared; Few Trees; Open Lot Location: County Road; Rural Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional Sale Options: See Remarks

Address and Location Information

Street Number: 435
Street Name: Smalling
Street Suffix: Road
County: Richand Parish
State: LA
Zip Code: 71269
Parcel Number: 0200556200
Directions to Property: From Rayville, LA to 435 Smalling Road in Rayville, start by heading north out of town and getting onto LA-183 North (Highway 183). Continue driving on LA-183 North for a short distance, following signs as you leave the main part of Rayville. Then turn left onto Smalling Road. Stay on Smalling Road, continuing straight until you reach 435 Smalling Road.

Listing Information

Property Sub Type: Business
Listing Service: Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount: 546.5
Tax Year: 2025
Flood Insurance Required?: Subject to Survey
Leasehold Y/N: No
Legal Description: Beginning At A Point Of Cypress Creek 57 Chs. W Of Ne Corner Of Lot 2; Thence E 18.33 Chs; Thence S 20.40 Chs; W 20.63 Chs. To Cypress Creek; Thence Following Creek To Pob; Sec. 28 T18 N R8 E; Bk 75/637; Bk 315/267 275; Bk 318/389; Bk 36

Auction

Auction: No

More Information

Showing Requirements

Showing: Appointment Required
Appointment Phone: 601-757-3009

Basement Features

Basement: No

Location

County Road: Yes
Rural: Yes

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Prime Industrial Development Opportunity: 47 Acres of Open Pasture Land - ½ Mile West of Meta's Largest Data Center Campus in Richland Parish, LA Position your business or development at the epicenter of Louisiana's AI and tech revolution. This exceptional 47-acre parcel of open pasture land is located just one-half mile west of Meta's Hyperion Data Center (Richland Parish Data Center) - the company's largest and most advanced data center to date. Currently under construction on a 2,250-acre campus in the Holly Ridge area, this transformative $10+ billion project (with potential scaling to $27 billion) represents Meta's flagship investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Spanning over 4 million square feet and engineered for multi-gigawatt AI compute capacity, the Hyperion campus is already reshaping Northeast Louisiana's economy. Construction began in late 2024, with peak on-site employment exceeding 5,000 skilled trade workers and long-term operational jobs for more than 500 professionals, ranging from electricians and HVAC technicians to network engineers and security specialists. Entergy Louisiana is executing massive power infrastructure upgrades to support the campus's enormous energy demands, including new generation, transmission, and distribution capacity. Road, water, and utility improvements are underway, creating a robust, future-proof infrastructure corridor that will benefit all nearby developments. This cleared, level, open-pasture property offers immediate development potential with minimal site preparation required. Its strategic adjacency to the Meta campus positions it perfectly for secondary and tertiary industries that complement and support large-scale data center operations. Ideal uses include: Power and energy solutions: Substations, backup generation facilities, battery storage, or renewable energy projects (solar/wind farms) aligned with Meta's 100% clean energy matching commitments. • Telecommunications and connectivity: Fiber optic hubs, data transmission nodes, and network support infrastructure. • Logistics and supply chain: Warehousing, distribution centers, and staging yards for servers, cooling equipment, and construction materials. • Manufacturing and assembly: Production or customization facilities for AI hardware components, cooling systems, modular data center elements, or specialized electrical/mechanical systems. • Support services: Maintenance, repair, security, and specialized technical services for the data center ecosystem. • Workforce and ancillary development: Light industrial, commercial, or mixed-use sites serving the influx of construction and operational personnel. Richland Parish and the surrounding region deliver a pro-business climate with competitive incentives through Louisiana Economic Development (LED), including tax credits, infrastructure grants, and workforce training programs. The area boasts affordable land costs, a deep labor pool, low cost of living, and excellent highway access via nearby LA-183 and proximity to U.S. routes serving the I-20 corridor. Rayville and the broader Monroe metro area provide housing, amenities, and services just minutes away. This is more than land - it's a gateway to the next decade of explosive growth in AI-driven industries. With Meta's Hyperion campus driving billions in local spending (already over $875 million contracted with Louisiana businesses in the first year alone), early movers will capture unmatched first-mover advantages in one of the nation's fastest-emerging tech hubs. Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure a prime position adjacent to Meta's largest data center investment. Whether you're an energy provider, logistics operator, manufacturer, or visionary developer, this 47-acre site is engineered for success in the data center economy of tomorrow.

Possible Use

Commercial: Yes
Development: Yes

Lot Features

Cleared: Yes
Few Trees: Yes
Open Lot: Yes

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange: Yes
Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sale Options

See Remarks: Yes

435 Smalling Road, Rayville, LA 71269 (MLS# 4150563)