Phenix City has a riverfront that rivals anything across the water. Walk the Riverwalk at sunset, stroll the 14th Street pedestrian bridge into downtown Columbus, and spend a slow Saturday at Idle Hour Park. You get Columbus right next door, and the property taxes are often noticeably lower. Lots of people call it the best of both worlds.
Where I'd send you to eat
- Kalani's Hawaiian Style Cafe, 13th Street.
- Smokey Pig BBQ, Opelika Road, an institution.
- Grit & Grind Cafe, breakfast.
- Js Catch Market & Grill, seafood.
- Fat Momma Lucy's, soul food on Highway 80.
Schools and the drive
Phenix City, AL is served by the Phenix City Schools. Some addresses fall in Russell County Schools instead. Look up the zoned schools for any address on the district's site. The commute is about 15 to 20 minutes to the main gate.
Buying here with me
Whether it's your first home in Phenix City, AL or your fifth, I'll tell you what you can comfortably afford, what you'll need at closing and how to make your offer stand out. Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans, for buying or refinancing.
I've lived in Columbus since 1991, so when you ask me about Phenix City, AL you're asking someone who actually drives these roads. I'm available seven days a week, and most of my clients never set foot in my office. A text is all it takes to get started.
Common questions
Are taxes really lower in Phenix City?
Often, yes. Try the payment slider on my home page, then ask me for the numbers on a specific house.
I work in Columbus. Is it hard to buy in Alabama?
Not at all. Lots of people work in Georgia and live in Alabama, and the loan process is the same.
Can I use my VA loan here?
Absolutely. Many service members buy in Phenix City.
Nearby areas
Columbus, GA · Fort Benning · Midland, GA · Harris County, GA · LaGrange, GA · Smiths Station, AL · Auburn & Opelika, AL
Thinking about Phenix City, AL?
Call or text me directly. You'll get me, not a call center, and fifteen minutes is usually all it takes to know where you stand.