Homes near Opelika, AL
Market Snapshot
Opelika, Alabama, a principal city in the Auburn-Opelika metropolitan area, is one of the most popular places to live and raise a family in the state. Opelika is a city in and the county seat of Lee County. It represents the quintessential American small-town, rich in history, boasting strong family-friendly values, and filled with civic pride and involvement. Opelika is known for its top-rated public schools, affordable housing, strong jobs market, low cost of living, diversity, and many opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Opelika is the preferred choice for families searching for single-family homes for sale in eastern Alabama.
Affordable single-family homes for sale in Opelika
The affordable, single-family homes for sale throughout Opelika have been designed to fit every lifestyle and need, and they come in an array of sizes and architectural styles. Farmhouse-style single-family homes seemingly dominate the Auburn-Opelika area housing market. The modern farmhouse style found throughout Opelika draws on other architectural design elements from Craftsman and cottage styles. Look for clean lines with contemporary finishes and spacious front porch areas. To view all of the architectural styles in the area, expand your search to all Auburn new single-family homes.
New single-family homes for sale in Opelika
New single-family homes for sale in Opelika are available with 2 to 7 bedrooms and range in size from between 1,300 and 4,781 square feet. There are currently 8 eastern Alabama builders who are offering 75 affordable single-family homes for sale in Opelika that range in price from $208,500 to $1,101,700.
Single family homes for sale represents the bulk of new construction in the U.S. and is carefully tracked by the Census Bureau in the monthly Building Permits Survey, and from the Survey of Construction (SOC). You can view the monthly New Residential Construction Press Release (PDF) which breaks down building permits, new build starts, and new housing completions. They show this for new single family homes (1-unit) as well as duplexes, and other multi-family new construction housing types. This report is generally available in the 3rd week of each calendar month for the prior month.
Attributes of a Single Family Home
According to the U.S. Census Bureau for a new build to be considered a single family home, it must have the attributes listed below.
- Be separated by a ground-to roof wall.
- Have a separate heating system.
- Have individual meters for public utilities.
- Have no units located above or below.
Opelika Single Family Homes for Sale
NewHomesource features single family homes from 8 builders across Opelika, AL. Here's a summary of the single family homes for sale available on NewHomesource.com.
| Homes For Sale | 75 |
| Floor Plans Available | 343 |
| Price Range | $208,500 to $1,101,700 |
| Square Footage | 1,300 to 4,781 sq/ft |
| Bedroom Options | 2 to 7 |
| Bathroom Options | 2 to 5 |