Nothing is posted in Auburn right now, but Olivia often hears about property before it hits the market. Tell her what you're after and she'll reach out first.
About 6 acres of cleared, graveled industrial yard for lease — set up for roughly 125 tractor-trailer spaces, 2 miles from I-85.
4 min readUpdated 2026-10-20By Olivia Gentry Williams
Auburn, in Lee County, Alabama, is home to Auburn University and sits on I-85 next to Opelika, about an hour and a quarter southwest of Newnan. The university shapes much of the city’s calendar and its housing market, and the surrounding county adds subdivisions, rural homes, and land. I am licensed in Alabama as well as Georgia, so I can help on either side of the state line.
What is it like to live in Auburn?
Auburn is a university city. Downtown centers on Toomer’s Corner and the blocks of restaurants and shops beside campus, and home football weekends at Jordan-Hare Stadium bring large crowds and heavy traffic. Outside of game days, the pace is calmer, with neighborhoods, parks, and shopping spread across the city and into neighboring Opelika.
Chewacla State Park, on the city’s south side, offers trails, a lake, and mountain biking, and the university contributes concerts, lectures, and athletics through the year.
What types of homes and land can you find in Auburn?
Auburn’s housing ranges from older homes near downtown to established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, townhomes, and condominiums. Properties close to campus are often bought as rentals, while subdivisions farther out and rural Lee County offer larger lots and acreage. Land is available in the surrounding county for home sites and larger tracts.
What is the best way to start a search in Auburn?
Visit on a weekday and again on a fall weekend so you see both sides of the city. Drive from campus out to the subdivisions and into rural Lee County to see how lots, traffic, and prices change. Then tell me what you want from a property, whether it is a home, a rental, or land, and I will build a short list, set up listing alerts, and pull recent sales so you can compare asking prices with what similar properties have closed for.
Is Auburn a good place to own rental property?
Auburn’s university draws steady interest from investors. A rental only works if the numbers work, so I look at purchase price, taxes, insurance, HOA rules (some communities restrict rentals), expected repairs, and realistic rent for the property type. If you are considering an investment property here, bring me the address and we will run it together.
How much do homes cost in Auburn?
Prices vary widely by neighborhood, distance to campus, age, size, and condition, and acreage is priced by the tract or the acre. I do not publish a single average because it would not describe any specific property. I pull recent closed sales that match what you are considering and walk through them with you.
If you own in Auburn, a personal valuation starts with your address.
What schools serve Auburn?
Auburn City Schools serves most of the city, including Auburn High School, and some addresses outside the city limits are served by Lee County Schools. Zoning follows the address and can change, so confirm the assigned schools directly with the district for any property.
How long is the drive from Auburn to Newnan?
I-85 runs from Auburn through Opelika and LaGrange to Newnan, roughly an hour and a quarter depending on traffic. Auburn is on Central Time, one hour behind Georgia, so double-check appointment times when you are coordinating across the line. Game-day traffic can add substantial time on fall Saturdays.
How is buying in Alabama different from buying in Georgia?
Alabama transactions are governed by the Alabama Real Estate Commission and Alabama contract forms, and closings may be handled by an attorney or a title company. Property taxes are administered by the county, so ask the county tax office about the current bill and any exemptions you may qualify for. Because these details differ from Georgia’s, it helps to work with an agent licensed in Alabama.
What should land buyers check around Auburn?
Confirm legal access and order a survey. Ask whether city water and sewer reach the property or whether a well and septic system will be needed, and check zoning and any subdivision restrictions. Look at flood maps for parcels near creeks and low ground. I walk land buyers through each step.
What is the Auburn real estate market like?
The university brings a steady flow of buyers and renters, and the market has its own seasonal rhythm tied to the academic calendar. Properties near campus, in subdivisions, and in rural Lee County each behave differently, so I look at recent closings for the exact type of property in question.
Is Auburn the right fit for the property you want?
If you want a property in a university city with I-85 access, Auburn is worth a look. Compare it with Opelika next door for a historic downtown and county-seat services, or with LaFayette for a smaller-town setting.
