Us Highway 280 W Opelika, AL 36804

This retail space is located within the first Publix shopping center in Opelika, Alabama, offering approximately 19,800 square feet of shop space and one outlot. It is part of the Perryman Hill Planned Unit Development (PUD), which includes plans for approximately 2,500 dwellings. The initial phase of the residential development is currently under construction by Hughston Homes. The property benefits from its location on the signalized intersection of US Highway 280 and Veterans Parkway, adjacent to the City of Opelika Innovation and Technology Park. US Highway 280 sees approximately 20,892 in average annual daily traffic (AADT), while Veterans Parkway sees approximately 7,760 AADT. The location is directly on the path to Lake Martin from Atlanta off of I-85. The Auburn/Opelika metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is experiencing rapid growth, with a population of 180,773 and a growth rate of 2.79%. The property is near the East Alabama Medical Center, which employs over 3,000 individuals. Lee County is home to Auburn University, one of the largest universities in the South, with over 28,000 students and 5,500 employees. Opelika is also home to Southern Union State Community College, which currently has over 4,000 students enrolled.