Grand National
Typical Price Range: $350K – $800K+
Grand National is a resort-style community on the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Opelika, where lawn care is included in the HOA and owners enjoy access to Marriott resort amenities.
The essentials at a glance.
Drive to Auburn University
About 10–15 min
About 8.2 miles to campus and 8.8 miles to Jordan-Hare Stadium, or about 15 minutes on a normal day. Game-day traffic adds time.
HOA Dues
~$1,800–$4,200+ / yr
On-course communities like National Village run roughly mid-$100s to mid-$300s per month. Includes lawn care and amenities; fees vary by section. Confirm for the specific home.
School District
Opelika City Schools
Assignments are address-based; confirm with the district for a specific home.
Maintenance-provided living on the golf course.
Grand National is the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail site in Opelika, about 8.2 miles from Auburn University, and the on-course residential community, National Village, was built around it. The property also includes the Auburn Marriott Resort and Spa at Grand National.
Homes at Grand National range from villas and cottage-style residences to larger homes with golf course views. The HOA model is maintenance-provided: lawn care is included in the fees, and owners have access to Marriott resort amenities such as pools and fitness facilities, with some fee levels covering range balls and short-course golf.
Grand National falls within Opelika City Schools, in ZIP 36801. Because school assignments are determined by address, buyers should verify the specific school for any property with the district.
Grand National questions, answered.
These are the questions buyers ask most often about this community.
All Neighborhood Guides How far is Grand National from Auburn University?
Grand National is about 8.2 miles from Auburn University and about 8.8 miles from Jordan-Hare Stadium, so the typical drive is roughly 10 to 15 minutes to campus and about 15 minutes to the stadium. Game-day traffic adds time.
Which neighborhood at Grand National is right for you?
The residential community on the Grand National course is National Village, with homes set along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Homes range from villas and cottages near the course to larger homes, and HOA fees vary by section depending on the level of lawn care and amenities included, so the right fit depends on your budget and how much maintenance you want handled.
What do the HOA dues at Grand National cover?
At the on-course communities such as National Village, dues generally run from the mid-$100s to the mid-$300s per month, or roughly $1,800 to $4,200 per year, per published community sources. These fees typically cover lawn maintenance, garbage collection, access to Marriott resort amenities such as pools and fitness facilities, and at some levels unlimited range balls and free short-course golf at Grand National. Fees vary by section, so confirm with the association for the specific home.
What amenities does Grand National offer?
Grand National is a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail site in Opelika with an Auburn Marriott Resort and Spa on the property. On-course homeowners have access to Marriott resort amenities, and HOA fees at the residential communities include lawn care, so it operates as a resort-style, maintenance-provided community.
Which school district serves Grand National?
Grand National falls within Opelika City Schools. School assignments are determined by home address, so confirm the specific school for a given property with the district. See the Opelika Schools guide for more detail.
Exploring Grand National? Let's connect.
Rozi Dover has worked with buyers in Opelika for more than two decades and knows the Grand National and National Village communities in depth, including their layered HOA structure and resort amenities. Book a free consultation to talk through your options.
This guide was written by Rozi Dover, AI Certified Realtor® and Associate Broker with HomeLink Realty, serving Auburn and Opelika for more than two decades. Contact her at 334.663.0077.
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