The Nest at Mimms Trail
A smart-home-focused section of the Mimms Trail community in south Auburn.
The Nest at Mimms Trail was introduced as an Alabama Power Smart Neighborhood® with homes built by Harris Doyle beginning around 2019. The community is located near Shell Toomer Parkway, I-85, Chewacla State Park, and other south Auburn destinations.
Smart-Neighborhood History
Original marketing referenced programmable thermostats, improved insulation, high-efficiency heat pumps, water heaters, appliances, and connected-home controls. Installed systems, subscriptions, compatibility, remaining warranties, efficiency, and operating costs can differ by home and should be verified before purchase.
Neighborhood Snapshot
Builder & Development
Harris Doyle was identified as the original builder, with construction beginning around 2019. Buyers should verify the builder, completion date, warranties, additions, and later modifications for a specific property.
Connected Features
Some homes may include app-based, tablet, or voice-controlled equipment. Confirm which devices remain, whether accounts transfer, and whether systems still receive manufacturer support.
South Auburn Location
The area is accessible to Auburn University, Downtown Auburn, shopping, dining, I-85, Auburn Links, the Ward Bike Trail, and Chewacla State Park. Travel times vary with traffic and route.
Schools
School attendance zones can change. Confirm the current assignment for a specific property directly with Auburn City Schools.
Part of the Mimms Trail Area
The Nest is associated with the broader Mimms Trail community, which has included amenities such as a pool, lake, garden, sidewalks, and walking trails. Buyers should verify which facilities The Nest residents may use and the current access rules, dues, and responsibilities for the property’s association and phase.
What Buyers Should Verify
- The correct phase and homeowners association, including current dues, assessments, transfer fees, amenity access, insurance, services, and maintenance responsibilities.
- All recorded covenants, restrictions, amendments, plats, easements, setbacks, and architectural-review requirements.
- The make, model, ownership, age, condition, warranty, subscription requirements, privacy settings, and cybersecurity support for smart-home equipment.
- Actual utility history and energy performance for the individual home; neighborhood-wide percentages or savings should not be assumed.
- Property boundaries, survey and title matters, drainage, flood information, insurance availability, and any nearby trail or common-area considerations.
- Home condition through appropriate inspections, including insulation, HVAC, water heating, appliances, electrical systems, roofs, foundations, and prior improvements.
- Current school assignment, utilities, internet service, cellular coverage, and travel requirements important to the buyer.
No governing documents were attached to the original page. Buyers should obtain complete current records through official sources, title work, the association, builder records when available, and professional advisers.
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