East Montgomery home search guide

36117 Homes for Sale in Montgomery, Alabama

A 36117 search can put established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, golf-course communities, townhomes, and new construction in the same results. I will help you compare the exact address, condition, routes, utilities, HOA details, and ownership costs before you make a decision.

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53,172 residents2024 ACS five-year estimate for ZCTA 36117.
21.3-minute mean commute2024 ACS five-year estimate for workers.
53.3 square milesCensus ZIP Code Tabulation Area estimate.

Start with the ZIP, finish with the address

36117 covers a wide part of eastern Montgomery

ZIP code 36117 is a useful way to narrow the map, but it does not answer every property question. The Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area is an approximation of the postal area, and mailing boundaries do not always match city limits, school boundaries, utility service areas, or taxing jurisdictions.

This is my home base. My office is on Minnie Brown Road, right here in 36117. That is why I check the property by address and parcel instead of stopping at the ZIP code. Two nearby homes can have different HOA rules, utilities, drainage, insurance questions, school assignments, and drive times.

Search by location and property type

Four useful ways to sort the 36117 results

These are search buckets, not rankings. Confirm the exact address and current listing details before making comparisons.

01 · Taylor Road

Homes near Taylor Road and the east side

Compare subdivision age, traffic routes, HOA coverage, utilities, lot position, updates, and access to I-85.

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02 · Vaughn Road

Established neighborhoods and planned communities

Look at roof and system age, renovations, drainage, HOA rules, street position, and the route to your daily destinations.

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03 · Newer homes

New construction and recent subdivisions

Compare builder coverage, included features, planned phases, lot premiums, HOA documents, and unfinished work.

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04 · Property style

Single-family homes, townhomes, and condos

Monthly fees, exterior maintenance, insurance, parking, rental rules, and shared-property documents can change the real cost.

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Current 36117 homes for sale

Use the listings below to start the search. Status, price, photos, and property details can change, so ask me to confirm anything you are considering.

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Verify the details tied to the exact property

A ZIP code narrows the search. These address-level checks help you understand what you are actually buying.

01

Parcel and jurisdiction

Confirm the legal parcel, city limits, tax record, permits, and public offices tied to the address.

02

HOA and ownership costs

Review dues, rules, reserves, coverage, assessments, insurance, taxes, and maintenance responsibilities.

03

Utilities and property systems

Check power, water, sewer, gas, trash, internet, roof, HVAC, drainage, and any recent replacement or repair.

04

Schools and routes

Confirm the current school assignment and test the drive to work, Maxwell-Gunter, shopping, medical care, and other regular stops.

Montgomery County provides parcel and property tax information.County property tax resources

Housing choices

The homes can look very different across 36117

Age, condition, lot, community rules, and monthly costs matter as much as the mailing ZIP.

Established single-family homes

Review major systems, updates, drainage, trees, lot position, storage, and how the floor plan fits your day-to-day use.

Golf-course and gated communities

Check membership questions, gates, dues, architectural rules, lot exposure, maintenance, and insurance details.

Newer subdivisions and construction

Compare builder coverage, phase plans, drainage, included features, HOA documents, and the cost of after-closing upgrades.

Townhomes and condos

Read the association documents, budget, insurance setup, rental rules, parking terms, and maintenance responsibilities.

Drive the route at the time you will use it. I-85, Taylor Road, Vaughn Road, Atlanta Highway, and Eastern Boulevard can feel different depending on the exact address, destination, and time of day.

Schools and boundaries

Use the exact address and confirm it with the school system

Many 36117 addresses are served by Montgomery Public Schools, but the exact property determines the assigned schools. Boundaries, enrollment rules, magnet applications, and transfers can change.

  • Ask the school system to confirm the assigned schools for the exact address.
  • Review current enrollment dates, transportation, documents, and transfer rules.
  • Research ratings, curriculum, programs, and policies through official sources.
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Buying from out of town

A ZIP search still needs a close look at the property

I keep the process visual and address-specific so you can see what the listing photos leave out.

  1. 1
    Set the search around your real needs

    Price, property type, routes, lot, condition, and monthly cost come before the ZIP label.

  2. 2
    Tour by live video

    See the street, nearby properties, layout, finishes, wear, drainage, and anything that needs a closer look.

  3. 3
    Verify the address details

    Confirm the parcel, jurisdiction, utilities, schools, HOA information, flood map, and insurance questions.

  4. 4
    Inspect and review

    Use qualified inspectors and read the reports, repair responses, title work, lender documents, and closing figures.

Official resources

Check the source tied to the address

These offices and systems maintain the records behind many common home-search questions.

ZIP-area data U.S. Census profile for ZCTA 36117 City mapping City of Montgomery GIS viewer County records Montgomery County property tax resources Permits City of Montgomery permit portal School system Montgomery Public Schools Flood information FEMA Flood Map Service Center

Common questions

36117 home search FAQ

What areas can appear in a 36117 homes for sale search?

A 36117 search can include homes across eastern Montgomery near Taylor Road, Vaughn Road, Atlanta Highway, Eastern Boulevard, and adjoining residential areas. ZIP codes are for mail delivery, so confirm the exact address, city limits, parcel, utilities, taxes, and schools instead of the ZIP code alone.

Is every 36117 address inside Montgomery city limits?

Do not assume that the mailing city or ZIP code settles the jurisdiction. Use the City of Montgomery GIS viewer and Montgomery County land records to check the exact parcel, then confirm taxes, permits, utilities, and services with the offices tied to that address.

Which schools serve homes in ZIP code 36117?

School assignments depend on the exact address and current Montgomery Public Schools boundaries. Magnet, specialty, private, and other enrollment options can follow different rules. Confirm the address with the school system before relying on a listing or map.

What should I verify before buying a home in 36117?

Check the parcel record, jurisdiction, taxes, utilities, HOA documents when applicable, permits, flood information, insurance questions, road access, inspections, and school assignment. A ZIP code narrows the search, but the property details decide whether a home fits.

Ready for the next step?

I will help you make sense of the 36117 search

Send me the listings, routes, budget questions, or property types you are comparing. I will help you sort out the details before you spend time on the wrong homes.

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Housing availability, listing status, prices, taxes, insurance, school assignments, municipal services, zoning, flood information, ZIP boundaries, and commute times can change. Verify information with the appropriate listing broker, government office, school system, utility, insurer, lender, inspector, and closing professional before making a decision. Census figures are estimates for ZCTA 36117, which approximates the postal ZIP area and is not a parcel-level boundary.