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Avon.

Its Census reference point is in Dougherty Plain, within Southeastern Plains. Ashford lies about 2.6 miles east of Avon by reference-point distance.

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Town Hall of Avon, Alabama on Broadway Avenue
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Town Hall of Avon, Alabama on Broadway Avenue

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGDougherty Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHouston County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Avon on the map

THE AVON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Dougherty Plain setting.

Avon town has 2.36 square miles of land in Houston County. Its Census reference point is in Dougherty Plain, within Southeastern Plains.

Irregular plains of sand, silt and clay support a mix of pine and hardwood landscapes. The region has more relief than the lower coastal plain, with generally gentle stream gradients.

Regional context: Southeastern Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Avon and Houston County

Avon is associated with Houston County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Houston County

Avon by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Avon, or 0.3% of its total area. That share is close to Houston County’s 0.3%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Avon town has 38.1% of the land area of nearby Ashford city (6.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Avon land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Avon

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Avon. Check the Houston County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Dougherty Plain setting

Dougherty Plain belongs to Southeastern Plains. Is the acreage upland or streamside, and what existing maps show about drainage paths and road access?

03

Check the route, beyond Ashford

Ashford is 2.6 miles east of the Avon reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Avon resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON AVON

USGS National Map

Begin at 31.1797° N, 85.2792° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Avon ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Houston

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Houston ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Avon data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Dougherty Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Alabama landowner resources

Alabama floodplain lookup

ADECA links to address- and county-based flood mapping and supporting flood studies.

Alabama onsite sewage guidance

Public-health guidance for checking sewer service and soil suitability for a rural homesite.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Avon.

Ashford lies about 2.6 miles east of Avon by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Avon in context

NSEWAshford · 2.6 miles1Cowarts · 2.6 miles2Webb · 5.4 miles3Dothan · 8.4 miles4Kinsey · 8.7 miles5Cottonwood · 8.8 miles6OUTER RING: 8.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Ashford2.6 mi · city
  2. 2
    Cowarts2.6 mi · town
  3. 3
    Webb5.4 mi · town
  4. 4
    Dothan8.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kinsey8.7 mi · city
  6. 6
    Cottonwood8.8 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Alabama; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Avon
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Avon?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Houston County. Avon’s 2.36 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Avon property in Dougherty Plain?+

No. Dougherty Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Avon boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Ashford as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.6 miles east of Avon’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Avon?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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