Towne Lake
Typical Price Range: $300K – $450K
Towne Lake is a newer planned community in southwest Opelika with modern floor plans, easy I-85 access, and resort-style amenities including a 300-acre lake, waterpark, pools, and fitness centers.
The essentials at a glance.
Drive to Auburn University
About 10–15 min
About 7.9 miles from the Opelika area to campus. Jordan-Hare Stadium sits on campus, so the drive is similar. Game-day traffic adds time.
HOA Dues
~$1,674 / yr (base)
About $139.50/month base per recent listings; sub-associations add fees. Confirm current dues for the specific home.
School District
Opelika City Schools
Assignments are address-based; confirm with the district for a specific home.
A planned community with resort-style amenities.
Towne Lake is a planned community in southwest Opelika near I-85, on Opelika's Auburn-facing side, about 7.9 miles from the Auburn University campus. Interstate access makes it a practical location for commuting, with less than 10 minutes to downtown Opelika per community marketing.
The community centers on a 300-acre lake with a waterpark, multiple pools, splash pads, and two 24-hour fitness centers, along with common areas managed by the community. Homes feature newer, modern floor plans, and the development includes single-family sections as well as townhome-style product with their own association fees.
Towne Lake falls within Opelika City Schools. Because school assignments are determined by address, buyers should verify the specific school for any property with the district.
Towne Lake questions, answered.
These are the questions buyers ask most often about this community.
All Neighborhood Guides How far is Towne Lake from Auburn University?
Towne Lake sits in southwest Opelika near I-85, on Opelika’s Auburn-facing side. The drive from the Opelika area to Auburn University is about 7.9 miles, or roughly 14 minutes, so expect about 10 to 15 minutes to campus and to Jordan-Hare Stadium in normal traffic. Game-day traffic adds time.
What amenities does Towne Lake offer?
Towne Lake is a planned community with a 300-acre lake, a waterpark, multiple pools, splash pads, and two 24-hour fitness centers, plus common areas managed by the community. It offers easy access to I-85 for commuting between Opelika, Auburn, and beyond.
What are the HOA dues in Towne Lake?
Recent listing materials list the base Towne Lake annual dues around $1,674 per year, or about $139.50 per month, covering common areas, the waterpark, the lake, fitness centers, and pools. Sub-associations inside the community add their own fees, so total dues vary by section and home type. Confirm current dues with the management company for the specific home.
Are homes in Towne Lake new construction or resale?
Towne Lake is a newer development with modern floor plans, so the community offers both recent resale homes and, in some sections, continued construction. Floor plans range across the community, and some areas include townhome-style product with their own association fees.
Which school district serves Towne Lake?
Towne Lake 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.
Looking at Towne Lake homes?
Rozi Dover has represented buyers and sellers in Opelika for more than two decades. She can help you compare Towne Lake sections, understand its layered association fees, and find a home that fits your budget.
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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