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Fort Mitchell

About

Located just beyond the back gate of Fort Moore, Fort Mitchell is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama. The area was originally a garrisoned fort intended to provide defense during the Creek War (1813-1814). It also served as a base for one of the last campaigns in the War of 1812. The community is the home of the Fort Mitchell Historic Site, declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990, and Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, established in 1987 for the internment of all US veterans.

Neighbors

This community is very family-friendly and consists of predominantly military residents. Made up of mostly newer homes, it offers updated styles and sizes that complement any size family, and the area is also home to a significant number of retirees. Though “fort” is in the name, Fort Mitchell is not a gated community like Fort Moore.

Neighborhood Feel

As a newer community, the houses are minimally landscaped with a few small trees but do offer spacious yards. There are wide, newly paved, and well-lit streets that are welcoming to walkers, joggers, and bikes any time of the day. You’ll often see kids playing outside in front yards and around the neighborhoods in the afternoons.

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
Drive Time to Alabama Gate
5-10 Minutes
By Transit
35 minutes

Neighborhood Info

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Points of Interest

Fort Mitchell is in a fairly rural area. The closest activities are at Fort Moore or in North Columbus.

Big Plus

Fort Mitchell offers the quiet of the countryside and an easy commute to Fort Moore.

Your money can go further in Fort Mitchell than in Columbus. This allows families to live in larger, newer homes and have more yard space while paying less per square foot.

High numbers of military residents give Fort Mitchell the “on post” feel without actually being on post.  

The close proximity to Fort Moore makes it relatively easy to find renters or rent yourself if you’re not buying. There’s a steady flow of incoming and outgoing military residents.  

Things to Consider

Shopping is a hike. Most residents either drive on post or travel 20 minutes into Columbus for groceries and other errands.

Though Fort Mitchell is a short commute to the back gate of Fort Moore, if you or your spouse work on Kelly Hill, Sand Hill, or Harmony Church, add an extra 15 to 20 minutes to your commute once you’re inside the gate.

Some parts of Fort Mitchell only offer satellite Internet, so be aware of this as you browse homes.

The newer communities still have a good bit of construction going on and quite a few vacant properties. There are also several builders in the area. If you are buying a new build, check the Better Business Bureau to review the builder’s background.

How’s the market?

The average Fort Mitchell home value is $356,865, up 4.3% over the past year, according to Zillow’s Home Values Index (May 2023).

School Scoop

In accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind law, any student zoned in a Title I school has the right to attend a higher-performing school in the district. It’s recommended that you research the school district before buying. Title I Schools are schools that have been granted supplemental funds by the government based on a high number or high percentage of low-income students in attendance to help bridge the achievement gap.

Students in the Fort Mitchell area can opt to attend the Phenix City schools with an additional waiver.

Highlighted areas

Two popular neighborhoods are Patriot’s Point and Riverside Estates, but they are by no means the only ones to choose from!

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