Opelika, once known as the trading center of East Alabama is known for its rich railroad history. In 1848, Montgomery and West Point Railroad Company completed a rail line from Montgomery to Opelika. Three years later, they put in a second line that led to West Point, Georgia. The new line became the only rail route from New Orleans to Atlanta, putting Opelika on the map as a major trade town. Today, you can see the historic railroad tracks, and the freight trains that still run along them, in downtown Opelika. 

Today with a population of approximately 31,600 Opelika is a thriving community full of possibilities. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Downtown Opelika is filled with a variety of specialty shops, galleries, antique shops and restaurants for residents to enjoy.

Residents of Opelika enjoy everything from hiking, camping, and mountain biking in beautiful Chewacla State Park, to world-class exhibits minutes away at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art and live performance events at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center and Opelika’s downtown railroad historic district. Parks and green spaces throughout the city offer relaxation and nature’s beauty.

Four award-winning public golf courses, including the nationally noted Robert Trent Jones at Grand National, will challenge any golfer. Opelika’s downtown historic district is filled with a variety of specialty shops, galleries, breweries, antique shops, and restaurants for residents to enjoy. Plus, a short drive away Auburn University’s exciting SEC college football, baseball, basketball, and so much more await!

Opelika boasts a state-of-the-art school system of eight K-12 public schools that prepare children for working in a competitive global society. Additionally, two private schools add more education opportunities.

Higher education can be found right at home with Southern Union State Community College, a public, two-year institution offering open admission. A few minutes’ drive from Opelika, Auburn University is one of Alabama’s largest institutes for higher education, which boasts more than 150 majors and enrolls 30,000 students a year. Tuskegee University is also a relatively short drive away.

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The best way to find the new home of your dreams in Opelika, Alabama is to work with an experienced real estate agent. Buying a new home is an exciting milestone, and having the right team by your side can limit the amount of time (and stress) that can sometimes be overwhelming. Our agents specialize in new home construction from the ground up. Their knowledge of working with the design team to working one-on-one with the builder is crucial to new homebuyers. Reach out to a Lowder new home agent in Opelika to learn more.

For almost 70 years, we have dedicated ourselves to building stunning, sturdy, single-family homes that stand the test of time. We use nothing but the finest, high-quality building materials and home products from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Thanks to our unbeatable warranties and high standards of customer service — both during and after the sale — we’ve earned the reputation of being central Alabama’s most trusted homebuilder.

Why choose Lowder New Homes?

• We have almost 70 years of residential homebuilding experience.
• We are Alabama owned and operated.
• Our new home warranty comes with our full-service Warranty Department and 24-Hour Response Line, ensuring you receive the best possible after-sales service.
• We offer exceptional interior design services to help you style and decorate your new construction home in Opelika, Alabama.
• We’re recognized by Builder magazine and the National Association of Homebuilders as one of the Top 100 Builders in the nation.
• We achieved the highest national honor and status of Diamond Builder by 2-10 Homebuilders Warranty for excellence in construction standards and customer satisfaction.
• Each new construction home undergoes a thorough, independent third-party inspection.

Why buy Lowder new construction?

Real estate in Opelika is naturally in high demand, especially during the school year. When considering a new home purchase in Opelika many people start with the typical MLS real estate listings search, checking out open houses, and working with a realtor. The property value of new construction is typically comparable to those of existing homes in the area. Some other reasons to consider working directly with a new construction homebuilder:

New condition
From appliances to the HVAC system, from plumbing to electrical, all aspects of a new construction home are, well, new. This fact means you’ll enjoy a move-in-ready, low-maintenance home with no need for renovation.

Energy-efficient
New construction homes are built to higher codes of energy efficiency than you’ll find in older homes, so you’ll save on utility costs while protecting the environment.

Avoid unexpected costs
With a new construction home, there’s no outdated plumbing to repair, no residual lead paint to remove, no roof to replace, and no unexpected cracks in the foundation.

Customization options
With an older home, “customizing” generally means you must pay extra to renovate the house to meet your needs. With a new construction home, you make those individual choices as you go, so you get to make it yours when you buy it — not afterward.