The five highest-priced home sales reported in Auburn-Opelika Area, Alabama for the week ending November 8, 2026 came to a combined $4.99 million. All five were single-family homes in Lee County, two in Auburn and three in Opelika, and three of them were new construction completed this year.
The land behind them ranged from a 0.26-acre lot in Auburn University Club to 23.52 acres along a creek in Opelika, and the oldest of the five homes was built in 2005.
No. 1 — $1,575,000 · 4121 Old Forest Way, Auburn, Alabama
The week’s top sale was a new custom home in Adare Estates, an Auburn community laid out along Robinson Creek with about 16 acres set aside as green space and 4 miles of walking trails. Built in 2026 by Michael Allen, the one-story brick home sits on 1.50 acres and sold for $1.575 million.
Inside, white oak floors run through the home’s 3,339 square feet. The kitchen has Italian marble on its countertops and backsplash, and the butler’s pantry is finished in marble as well. The home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, three full and one half. Every bathroom is tiled in porcelain, and the primary bath has heated floors. The primary closet is fitted with custom cabinetry that includes a vanity.
Much of the living extends outdoors. A large screened back porch has its own fireplace, and there is an outdoor kitchen.
The home went under contract 22 days after it was listed. AMY CRAIG of ROOTS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT was the listing agent, and MAC COCKRELL of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AUBURN OPELIKA represented the buyer.
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No. 2 — $1,115,000 · 2902 Stonybrook Rd, Opelika, Alabama
At 2902 Stonybrook Road in Opelika, a two-story brick home on a cul-de-sac in Stonybrook looks out over the 14th fairway of Saugahatchee Country Club. It sold for $1.115 million, and it was the oldest home in this week’s group, built in 2005.
The home has 4,037 square feet, five bedrooms and four bathrooms, three full and one half, with the primary suite on the main floor. Hardwood floors, tall ceilings and detailed millwork run through the rooms, and four wood-burning fireplaces have gas starters. A formal dining room and a sitting room join a living room with custom built-ins. The remodeled kitchen has quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and a large island, and its breakfast area looks onto the backyard and the course. In the primary bath, a freestanding soaking tub sits alongside an oversized tiled shower and double vanities.
Outside, brick walkways lead through a professionally landscaped yard on a level 0.87-acre lot, and a brick courtyard patio opens onto a fenced backyard. The home also has a rear porch and a two-car garage. The property last sold for $153,000 in 2005.
ALAN DORN of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AUBURN OPELIKA was the listing agent, and ADAM DORN of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AUBURN OPELIKA represented the buyer.
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No. 3 — $865,000 · 6445 Us Highway 29 N, Opelika, Alabama
The largest piece of land in the group came with the third-ranked sale: 23.52 acres at 6445 Us Highway 29 N in Opelika, which sold for $865,000. A creek runs along the property, and walking trails wind through woods where deer, turkey, ducks and eagles turn up, along with wild muscadines and persimmons. When the water is high, the creek can be floated. The land borders historic Beans Mill, and the entrance is controlled by a keypad.
Much of the property is set up for time outside. A covered pavilion beside the creek is wired for power, and there is an outdoor fireplace, an outdoor shower and a concrete basketball pad lit by stadium-style lights. The front porch looks toward the sunset.
The one-story home, built in 2022 with cement siding, has 2,101 square feet, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Its open plan is built around a kitchen with a large granite island that leads into the main living area. A pocket office doubles as a small butler’s pantry, and there are custom lockers, tiled showers, walk-in closets and a soaking tub. The home has a two-car garage, and the property is about 3 miles from the interstate.
The property went under contract nine days after it was listed. BILLY CLIFTON of CRAWFORD WILLIS GROUP and CRAWFORD/ WILLIS GROUP of CRAWFORD WILLIS GROUP were the listing agents.
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No. 4 — $761,580 · 1143 Hogan Dr, Auburn, Alabama
In Auburn, a new home at 1143 Hogan Drive in the Oakmont section of Auburn University Club sold for $761,580, above its asking price of $749,900 by $11,680. It is built on the Bay Minette, a floor plan from Lowder New Homes, and was completed in 2026.
The one-story home, finished in brick and cement siding, has 2,656 square feet on a 0.26-acre lot, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, three full and one half. A foyer and a flexible living space lead to a great room with a gas-log fireplace and a large dining area. The kitchen has double ovens, a big island and a walk-in pantry, plus a separate morning kitchen for coffee and meal prep. The primary suite is on the main floor, and its bath has a zero-entry shower, double vanities and a walk-in closet. By the owner’s entry there is a boot bench, and the home also has a generous laundry room, a covered patio, a two-car garage and a hobby garage.
Golf, gym and pool use at Auburn University Club are available through a separate club membership.
DEBBIE WHITLEY of DILWORTH DEVELOPMENT SALES was the listing agent, and APRIL COULTER of THREE SIXTY EAST ALABAMA represented the buyer.
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No. 5 — $677,639 · 1660 Thatch Ave, Opelika, Alabama
The fifth sale, a new two-story home at 1660 Thatch Avenue in the Hidden Lakes community of Opelika, sold for $677,639. Built in 2026 with a brick veneer exterior, it was the largest home in the group at 4,781 square feet, and its six bedrooms were the most of the five. It also has four full bathrooms, with the primary suite on the main floor and a garden tub. The eat-in kitchen, with a breakfast area and a pantry, is open to the family room, and the home has a gas-log fireplace and a covered rear porch on a 0.30-acre lot. Hidden Lakes has a community pool and clubhouse.
KATEY TOMLIN and KIM MURPHY of PORCH LIGHT REAL ESTATE LLC were the listing agents, and KATEY TOMLIN also represented the buyer, putting the same agent on both sides of the sale.
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