Why Live in Cotswold
Cotswold, a neighborhood in Auburn, is a suburban community located at the end of Richland Road, about four miles from downtown Auburn and three miles from Auburn University. It is lined with sidewalks and populated by homes built in the last 15 years. These New Traditional houses typically have five or six bedrooms, two-car garages, and fenced-in backyards. The Cotswold HOA maintains two pools, organizes community events and requires annual dues of $350. Residents can also enjoy nearby recreational spots like the Yarbrough Tennis Center, Kiesel Park, and Chewacla State Park. Auburn's Parks, Recreation and Culture department plans to develop a new park within walking distance, which will include sports fields and a recreation center. Restaurants are abundant in downtown Auburn, with popular spots like Hamilton’s On Magnolia and The Hound, while fast-food options and grocery stores are closer to the neighborhood. Auburn University football is a significant attraction as Jordan-Hare Stadium is just four miles away. The neighborhood is served by Auburn City Schools, the third-best district in Alabama, with highly rated institutions such as Richland Elementary, Creekside Elementary, J.F. Drake Middle, East Samford School, Auburn Junior High, and Auburn High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cotswold a good place to live?
Cotswold is a good place to live. Cotswold is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Cotswold is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Cotswold has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 33. The average household income is $124,230 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 79% of residents. A majority of residents in Cotswold are home owners, with 28% of residents renting and 72% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cotswold can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cotswold neighborhood guide.
Is Cotswold, AL a safe neighborhood?
Cotswold, AL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cotswold?
The median home price in Cotswold is $524,887. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in Cotswold. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Cotswold is $124K.
What are the best public schools in Cotswold?
The best public schools that serve Cotswold are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Cotswold, Auburn, AL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Cotswold, Auburn, AL?
Home Trends in Cotswold, AL
On average, homes in Cotswold, Auburn sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Cotswold, Auburn over the last 12 months is $497,393, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$497,393
Median Single Family Sale Price
$524,887
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$150
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$524,887
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%