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Downtown's building boom
Landmark's "The Mark Auburn" just broke ground on Wright Street, adding 825 beds and new space to the walkable core, part of a wave reshaping downtown.
Auburn Curated
Market news, neighborhoods, and the homes worth knowing about, curated by someone who actually lives here.
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Auburn Curated is your front door to this corner of Alabama, from the energy of a college town to the quiet coves of Lake Martin. We share what's happening in the market, the neighborhoods worth a closer look, and the listings we'd tell a friend about.
When you're ready to make a move, the same local knowledge that fills these pages goes to work for you.
Meet J. DavisNews on The Plains
Local headlines, market notes, and the stories shaping life on The Plains, in plain English.
Landmark's "The Mark Auburn" just broke ground on Wright Street, adding 825 beds and new space to the walkable core, part of a wave reshaping downtown.
Prices are holding in the high $300,000s and edging up year over year, while homes are taking a bit longer to sell than they did a year ago, a steadier, more balanced market.
While national markets wobble, Lake Martin's waterfront keeps its own rhythm, holding value as both a weekend escape and a long-term investment.
Events & Sports
From Auburn kickoffs to downtown festivals and weekends on the lake.
Sept 12 Southern Miss · Sept 19 Florida · Sept 26 Vanderbilt · Oct 24 LSU · Nov 7 Arkansas · Nov 21 Samford. There's nothing like a Saturday on the Plains.
A summer wine-and-food pairing trail through downtown Auburn's restaurants, a favorite night out each July.
The June arts festival that turns downtown Auburn into a gallery, with local artists, makers, and live music.
Restaurants, Bars & Pop-Ups
The tables locals keep going back to, plus what's new and what's fleeting.
Auburn's go-to for seafood, set in the beautifully restored historic train depot just off downtown.
An Auburn institution for sandwiches and nachos, with three locations around the area.
Eclectic and family-friendly, with great lunch specials and a rotating lineup of nightly specials.
Local Business Features
Spotlighting the small businesses, makers, and people behind the area.
A downtown favorite on East Magnolia for contemporary women's fashion and accessories.
Auburn's longtime men's clothier on East Magnolia, from everyday staples to game-day sharp.
A College Street staple for gifts, home décor, clothing, and jewelry, and the perfect stop to find a present.
Real Estate
Where the community guide meets the market: listings, lake homes, and moving well here.
Full, always-current search powered by live IDX is coming soon. Until then, these are hand-selected, and I'm happy to pull anything on the market for you.
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