The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36866 sells for about $112,900, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $727 a month.
ZIP 36866 — Notasulga
The housing market in 36866 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by affordability relative to larger nearby cities, though limited economic growth keeps the market pace slow.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.4% · poverty 30.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36866
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Local schools are generally rated as average, with community feedback indicating a need for further investment in educational resources.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk varies by proximity to local waterways.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area serving primarily as a rural residential base for commuters working in nearby Auburn and Tuskegee.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with travel times to major employment hubs like Auburn or Montgomery averaging 30-45 minutes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including proximity to Lake Martin and local community parks, though major retail and entertainment options are limited.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited new multi-family development.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, small-scale retail, and proximity to the educational and research sectors in nearby Auburn.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale infrastructure improvements.
Parcels are served by local school districts and county-level utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with coverage availability generally stable but subject to market-wide rate adjustments.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- GoodTimes Bowling4.616.4 mi
- Surge Adventure Park4.219.8 mi
- Jordan-Hare Stadium4.715.1 mi
- Neville Arena4.814.9 mi
- Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University4.915.1 mi
- Kreher Preserve & Nature Center4.816 mi
- Lucky Strike Auburn4.316.6 mi
- Kiesel Park4.811.8 mi
- Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail4.811.9 mi
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site4.610.5 mi
- Lee County Historical Society4.78.8 mi
- George Washington Carver Museum4.810.5 mi
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site4.89.2 mi
- Toomer's Corner4.815.5 mi
- The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University4.615.3 mi
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site4.610.5 mi
- Lee County Historical Society4.78.8 mi
- Kiesel Park4.811.8 mi
- Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail4.811.9 mi
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site4.610.5 mi
- Lake Talisi Riverwalk Trail4.69.2 mi
- Chuckwalla's Pizza at Chuck's Marina4.711.6 mi
- Harbor Pointe Marina LLC4.611.9 mi
- Russell Marine - The Ridge Marina4.413.8 mi
- Anchor Bay Marina414.4 mi
- Russell Marine - Kowaliga Marina4.617.2 mi
- Stillwaters Golf Course412.1 mi
- Dollar General410 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir providing boating, fishing, and recreation.
Local green space for community gatherings and outdoor play.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.