09/10/2026
August brought a lot more inventory to the Lee County market, and that's good news if you've been waiting for more options. Homes listed jumped to 823 across the county, up about 31% from a year ago. More homes to choose from usually means less pressure to rush a decision, which is a nice shift for buyers who've been frustrated the last couple of years.
On the sales side, things cooled off a bit. Lee County closed 172 homes in August, down about 17% from last August and down 28% from July. Auburn saw a similar dip (83 sold, down 27% both year over year and month over month), while Opelika bucked the trend with 71 homes sold, up about 15% from a year ago even though it slowed some from July. Homes are also taking longer to sell in most areas, with average days on market climbing to 69 in Lee County and 82 in Auburn. Opelika was the exception here too, with days on market dropping about 16% from July to 52 days.
Prices held pretty steady overall. The average sales price came in at $448,137 for Lee County, $508,003 in Auburn, and $385,295 in Opelika, each down slightly from a year ago (roughly 3 to 4%), though Opelika ticked up almost 5% from July. None of this points to a crash or a boom, just a market giving buyers a little more breathing room while sellers with well-priced homes are still finding buyers. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Auburn, Opelika, or anywhere in Lee County, I'm happy to walk through what these numbers mean for your specific situation. 🏡
