A couple miles west of downtown Auburn, Willow Creek is one of several subdivisions between Richland Road and Alabama State Route 14. All of them have access to the city's highly rated schools. But mature trees and a private lake help Willow Creek stand out. “It’s definitely a more established neighborhood compared to the other neighborhoods in that area of Auburn,” says Jon Lomax, an agent at LURE Ludlum Real Estate. “A lot of people don’t want to be in those brand new neighborhoods where there’s no trees and the houses are stacked on top of each other.”
Homes in Willow Creek surround the community lake, and some houses have private docks.
Willow Creek features a variety of home styles including ranch.
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Ranch and farmhouse-style homes in Willow Creek
Lots in Willow Creek generally run larger than in newer subdivisions. Houses are set back from narrow roads, which run past tall Alabama pines that grant homeowners more privacy. Builds from the 1970s are common south of the lake, while homes from the 1990s and 2000s are more often found north of the lake. “Some houses there are actually on the water,” Lomax says. Older homes are generally midcentury and ranch styles, while newer builds are often farmhouse or New Traditional. Prices range between the mid-$300,000s and mid-$500,000, usually based on square footage.
You'll find new traditional style homes in Willow Creek.
Many homes in Willow Creek reside on lots averaging a quarter acre or more.
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Willow Creek’s private lake
An association manages the private lake, where members can fish. A small park on the eastern bank offers picnic benches overlooking the water. The neighborhood also has a community pool, open from the beginning of May to the end of September. Kiesel Park, 2 miles south, features walking trails around a pond, a dog park and a pre-Civil War house renowned for its Greek Revival architecture. Tennis players can enjoy clay and hardcourts at the Yarbrough Tennis Center, while golfers can choose from nearby private clubs like the Auburn University Club or public courses like Pines Crossing Golf Course.
Willow Creek features a private lake that residents can fish in.
Willow Creek boasts a community pool for residents to enjoy on warmer days.
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Highly ranked Auburn schools
Students in Willow Creek attend Auburn City Schools, the third-best public school district in the state, according to Niche. Richland Elementary serves kindergarten through second grade and receives an A-plus grade from Niche, while Creekside Elementary serves third through fifth and receives an A. Kids then attend J.F. Drake Middle for sixth grade, East Samford School for seventh and Auburn Junior High for eighth and ninth; all three schools receive an A grade from Niche. Auburn High School, also rated A, is ranked the 12th-best public high school in Alabama and offers Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. Auburn University, the second-largest college in Alabama with an enrollment of over 30,000, sits less than 2 miles east of Willow Creek. It’s also the city’s largest employer.
Cheering for the Tigers at Jordan-Hare
The Willow Creek Neighborhood Association organizes events like movie nights at the lake and holiday celebrations. The city of Auburn also holds major events, such as a popular Christmas parade. College football dominates the fall, as the Auburn Tigers play their home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium, 3 miles away from Willow Creek. Over 80,000 fans fill the stadium, with many more enjoying the tailgating festivities. After a Tigers win, students and fans spill onto Toomer’s Corner at the campus entrance, where they blanket the famous oaks in toilet paper.
Residents in Willow Creek go to Jordan-Hare Stadium for an Auburn University football game.
Come watch the Tigers mascot shoot some hoops at Tipoff at Toomers.
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Access across Auburn via Highway 14
Willow Creek sits just off Route 14, a little over a mile west of what locals call “the loop” or “the circle” — the 12-mile beltway around downtown. Route 14 leads straight into downtown Auburn. Less than 5 miles from the neighborhood is Interstate 85, the main corridor through East Alabama. Drivers can take the interstate 50 miles west to Montgomery, the state capital, or 110 miles northeast to Atlanta, Georgia. Air travelers head to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to over 200 destinations.
Dining in downtown Auburn
Willow Creek residents can head east into Auburn, especially downtown, for shopping and dining. Toomer’s Drugs, an iconic spot across from Auburn University, has sold its famous lemonade since 1896. Just down the street, Hamilton’s on Magnolia offers steaks and seafood in a warm, wood-paneled interior. A Walmart Neighborhood Market is located along Shug Jordan Parkway for groceries, surrounded by a few fast-food joints.
Residents can enjoy modern American cuisine at The Hound in Downtown Auburn.
Residents can grab seat on the patio of Hamilton's on Magnolia and enjoy a meal after work.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Hickory Dickory Park
Kiesel Park
Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Willow Creek
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Willow Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willow Creek, Auburn sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Willow Creek, Auburn over the last 12 months is $477,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$500,450
Median Sale Price
$477,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$477,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
80
Median Year Built
1977
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,857
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
52,489
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
429
Median Age
33
Population under 18
32.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,272
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,913
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
59.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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