National Village, Opelika, Alabama
Wooded and Dotted with Lakes, National Village Boasts Stylish Homes and 54 Holes of Golf
National Village is in Opelika, a town outside of Auburn in eastern Alabama. Connor Brothers Construction broke ground on this master planned community in 2006. When complete, it should have 1,400 single family homes, with about 1,500 acres of its 2,200 acres dedicated to golf fairways, lakes, and open space.
Home collections come with more than two dozen floor plans and a variety of architectural styles are located in seven separate villages. All residences offer single story living, have low-maintenance exteriors, and are built with energy efficient materials. Most have a carport or a garage. Living space ranges from 1,500 to 3,700 or more square feet. Granite countertops, hardwood floors, and gas fireplaces are a few of the many design features.
Prices begin in the high-$400,000s. The HOA fees range from the mid-$100s to the mid-$300s per month. Please verigy these prices with a Realtor.
Saugahatchee Lake is the heart of National Village, and 54 holes of golf called the Grand National Course are built around it. The Grand National Course is one of 11 courses that make up the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Residents also have access to the Auburn-Opelika Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This clubhouse has a business hub, heated indoor pool, and locker rooms. Three outdoor pools, private cabanas, fire pits, and courts for tennis or pickle ball surround the center. Small lakes and ponds dot the community.
Atlanta, Birmingham, and Montgomery are within easy reach, as are groceries and big box retail. The nearby Auburn University is home to the Gogue Performing Arts Center. Its Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art has a growing collection of contemporary works and houses classroom space, shops, as well as a cafe.
Opelika’s East Alabama Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Summers are hot and sticky with temperatures in the 80s and 90s, and winters are mild with temperatures in the 40s, 50s and 60s. The area receives plenty of rain, nearly 55 inches per year.