Solstice Apartments

Completed in March 2011, Solstice Apartment Homes are among the most popular housing choices for seniors in Opelika. With its private neighborhood “feel,” and its location proximate to the regional hospital, medical arts center, and Tiger Town, the area’s premier shopping area, Solstice Apartments are ideally located.

This senior apartment community consists of 28 duplexes, each with a carport and a covered rear veranda. The large clubhouse provides an upscale venue for holiday gatherings, birthday parties, potluck meals, bible study groups, and calligraphy classes taught by one of the residents.

Each apartment features nine-foot ceilings, hardwood laminate flooring, solid wood cabinetry with granite countertops, and Energy Star appliances. One resident commented, “Solstice is truly an answered prayer for me. Three years ago I had a good job, a good income, and no worries. I never imagined that in the span of 36 months I’d only be able to afford about $400/month in rent. Now, here in this community, with such a loving manager, great neighbors, and a beautiful well-built home, I am truly blessed.”

This project was developed in partnership with Community Housing Initiatives of Columbus, Georgia. The project utilized low-income housing tax credits, HOME loan funds, and a TECAP (Tax Credit Assistance Program) loan provided by the Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA). Equity was provided by Auburn Bank.