Montgomery County
Living in Pike Road
A young town east of Montgomery with its own school system, room to spread out, and new neighborhoods still going up.
- 20–30 min
- to Maxwell
- 20–25 min
- to Gunter
- 11,900
- residents (2025 est.)
The short version
Pike Road voted to incorporate in 1997 and has kept a rural, agricultural feel on purpose. The town has its own farm park, a natural trail open to walkers and horses, and a small historic district around the 1820s Marks House.
Most of the growth is organized around planned neighborhoods with their own town centers, lakes and trails. The town covers about 33 square miles and grew by roughly a quarter between 2020 and 2025, so if you want a house nobody has lived in yet, this is where you'll find the most choices.
Getting around
US-231, US-80, Vaughn Road and I-85. Usually 20–25 minutes to Gunter and 20–30 minutes to Maxwell, depending on which side of town you live on.
Schools
Pike Road Schools opened in 2015 and serves homes inside the town limits. The new high school campus on Wallahatchie Road opens in January 2027, and the district has a designated military liaison. A Pike Road mailing address doesn't guarantee Pike Road Schools, so check each address.
New construction
The busiest new-construction market in the area: Stone Martin, Lowder, Holland Homes and D.R. Horton all have active communities.
Neighborhoods
Where people live.
A starting list, not the whole map. Shana can tell you what's for sale in each one right now and what has sold recently.
The Waters
A planned community with lakes, pools, a bark park and its own town center, with new sections and townhomes still being added.
Kinsley
Lowder's 577-acre community built around a lake, with a clubhouse, pool, courts and trails.
The Orchards
Front-porch-style streets with cottage, bungalow and estate sections.
Boykin Lakes
An established Stone Martin neighborhood in Pike Road.
Abbington & Everley
Newer communities from Stone Martin and Holland Homes, with sections still building.
Woodland Creek
A Lowder community with a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and trails.
Things to do
Weekends
Pike Road Natural Trail
Miles of trail open to walkers, runners and horseback riders, with a trailhead at Veterans Park and its Walk of Honor.
Agriculture, Recreation & Performing Arts Park
The town's farm park on Trotman Road, home to SummerFest and Night Out on the Farm.
Marks House
The c. 1825 home that hosts the Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair every November.
The Waters Town Center
The mixed-use center of The Waters, with Rolling Hills Park nearby.
Local favorites
Where to eat
Pike Road Coffee
The town's first sit-down coffee shop, roasting in house since November 2025.
The GOAT Bar & Grill
A bar and grill with golf simulators at Merry Corners on Vaughn Road, opened in 2026.
US-80 corridor
A growing row of new spots, including Barberitos, Teriyaki Madness and Frutta Bowls.
On the calendar
Pike Road's traditions.
Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair
The 60th annual fair brings 250+ vendors to the grounds of the historic Marks House. $5 admission, kids 8 and under free.
Event detailsVeterans Appreciation Ceremony
An afternoon ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park.
Event detailsSummerFest
The town's Fourth of July kickoff, with food trucks, live music, Armed Forces recognition and fireworks at the Ag, Recreation & Performing Arts Park.
Event detailsPike Road Art Market
The Pike Road Arts Council's yearly market for local artists.
Event detailsDates come from each organizer and can change. Check the event page before you go.
What's changing
Pike Road is still adding schools and neighborhoods. The high school moves to its new campus in January 2027, the intermediate school is expanding, and new sections are planned at The Waters, Abbington and Kinsley.
Thinking about Pike Road?
Tell Shana your budget, timeline and must-haves, and she'll send a short list of streets and homes worth a look.
Compare nearby
Drive times are typical ranges and vary with gate and traffic. School and neighborhood information is general and changes; confirm zoning for a specific address with the school district. Photos: Pike Road Town Hall, Rivers A. Langley, CC BY-SA 3.0. Sources: census.gov, pikeroad.us, pikeroadschools.org, waka.com, pikeroad.us, thewatersal.com, lowdernewhomes.com.
Let's talk
Start with a conversation.
Tell Shana where you are with buying, selling, building or a PCS move, and she'll tell you what comes next. Texting works too.
- Call(334) 306-4520
- TextSame number
- Emailrealtorshanag@gmail.com
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