Atlanta-based Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), a build-to-rent (BTR) general contractor, is excited to announce land development is slated to begin at Creekside Cottages in Opelika, Alabama. This BTR near Auburn University follows the success of BTR developments by JCCG in Athens, Georgia and Tallahassee, Florida, Creekside Cottages and serves as the next RanchCottagesForRent project in a major college town.
“Creekside Cottages is designed to appeal to those who appreciate the vibrant atmosphere of college towns, offering a unique blend of energy, sports and great dining,” Jim Chapman, president of JCCG, said. “Our target audience is the hardworking professionals who thrive in these communities and enjoy all the amenities they offer.”
Located at the intersection of Society Hill Road and Gateway Drive in Opelika, Creekside Cottages spans nearly 40 acres and will comprise 225 units of RanchCottagesForRent attached townhomes in Phase I, with 303 total planned units upon completion. This latest project serves as a testament to the ability of the JCCG team to seamlessly combine quality construction with the distinctive energy of a college town.
Creekside Cottages features three floor plans ranging from 1,000- to 1,439-square-feet of living space with two-to-three bedrooms, one- to two-car attached garages and main-level primary suite living options. Each unit includes luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an ensuite washer and dryer.
In addition to a prime college town locale with Auburn University less than 15 minutes away, residents at Creekside Cottages will enjoy a variety of planned community amenities, including a resident-exclusive clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center and connecting sidewalks with street lights throughout. This gated, fenced community includes onsite property management and 24-hour emergency maintenance.
Creekside Cottages serves as the fourth venture by JCCG with a notable publicly traded REIT. With land development beginning in March 2025, vertical construction is projected to start in spring 2026, followed by leasing in spring or summer of 2026.
With the recent JCCG BTR successes in Georgia and Florida college towns, Creekside Cottages is furthering the developer’s commitment to extend its portfolio of BTR communities across the Southeastern United States, providing renters with high-quality living options in popular locations. The proven expertise of JCCG as a licensed general contractor in seven states makes it an ideal partner for investors and funds seeking comprehensive construction solutions. Services include pre-construction assistance, design-build, construction management and full-service general contracting.
BTR investors interested in working with JCCG on turnkey BTR solutions should visit www.JimChapmanConstructionGroup.com or call 770-434-3602 (option 2).
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