Monroeville, AL Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

Monroeville's story is intertwined with the famous authors who once called it home. Harper Lee was born there in 1926, and though she depicts the fictional town of Maycomb in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the novel was heavily inspired by her childhood experiences. Lee’s hometown friend, Truman Capote, wrote about the community in his 1958 short story “A Christmas Memory.” The city capitalized on its fame and was designated the “Literary Capital of Alabama” in 1997. It now boasts several cultural centers dedicated to its history that also seek to inspire the next generation of authors and other artists. When not taking in the city’s story, residents can dine at one of several restaurants or walk through nature at one of its parks. “It’s a quaint place, great for raising a family,” says Tracey Dean, the interim executive director at the Monroe County Museum, who was born and raised in the area. “It has a slower pace of life than other cities.” Brick ranch-style homes are predominant throughout the city, often ranging from $100,000 to $300,000. More traditional homes can run from $215,000 to $375,000. Properties typically sell after about 80 days on the market, above the national