Discover Columbiana, Alabama

Where Small-Town Charm Meets Southern Hospitality

Nestled in the heart of Shelby County, Columbiana, Alabama is a picturesque small town with a big sense of community. With its charming downtown, rich history, and welcoming atmosphere, Columbiana offers a refreshing escape from the fast pace of city life—while still providing convenient access to Birmingham and surrounding areas.

A True Southern Gem

Columbiana captures the spirit of classic Americana with its walkable downtown, tree-lined streets, and a calendar full of community events. From the Liberty Day Festival each July to the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, there's always something bringing neighbors together.

The historic Main Street district is home to local boutiques, family-owned restaurants, and cultural treasures like the Shelby County Arts Council, offering concerts, exhibits, and workshops year-round. The Old Mill Square campus also features a beautiful park and playground, perfect for a weekend stroll or afternoon picnic.

Nature, Recreation & Relaxation

Outdoor lovers will appreciate the town's proximity to lakes, hiking trails, and scenic drives. Columbiana is just a short trip from Lay Lake, popular for boating, fishing, and watersports, and the area offers multiple parks and nature preserves for peaceful exploration.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you're looking for a historic home near downtown or peaceful acreage just outside the city limits, Columbiana has a diverse selection of real estate options. Families are drawn to the tight-knit schools, low crime rate, and the slower pace of life that still offers everything you need within reach.

Why Move to Columbiana?

  • A warm, friendly community that feels like home

  • Vibrant arts scene and year-round events

  • Great schools and family-oriented lifestyle

  • Affordable housing and large lots

  • Convenient to Birmingham without the hustle and bustle

 

In Columbiana, life moves at the perfect pace—where front porches are for waving at neighbors and weekends are for community gatherings. If you’re searching for a place where tradition meets opportunity, Columbiana just might be your perfect hometown.

Homes for Sale

$199,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 21461329 MLS
LOCATION + ZONING + OPPORTUNITY! Positioned along Highway 70/W College Street in growing Columbiana, this B-1 zoned property offers tremendous potential for an investor, entrepreneur, or buyer looking for a highly visible location. You can see from the pictures how close the Dollar General and the new Tractor Supply is to this home. The property is convenient to downtown Columbiana and positioned in an area seeing continued commercial activity. The existing home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on approximately .46 acre, along with public water and connected to sewer. Explore the possibilities for office, retail, service-related use, investment, or other permitted commercial uses—or continue using the property for residential purposes, subject to City of Columbiana zoning requirements. The property has a history as a residential rental.

325 College Street, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Metro South.

$329,900
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21461287 MLS
Just minutes from Lay Lake, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a beautiful 1-acre lot and offers room for everyone. The main level features hardwood floors, a welcoming living room, kitchen, and four bedrooms, including the primary suite with walk-in closets, a soaking tub, and a large walk-in shower. The finished basement offers exceptional flexibility with a den, kitchenette, fifth bedroom, full bath, fireplace, and a separate entrance from the carport—ideal for guests, extended family, or multi-generational living. Step outside to enjoy the in-ground pool, large workshop/storage building, and plenty of parking for boats, RVs, and recreational vehicles. With a new roof in 2025 and a location close to Lay Lake, this property combines comfort, versatility, and outdoor living.

890 County Road 77, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood.

$489,000
21461172 MLS
Priced to sell! 48 beautiful rolling acres. Cleared and ready to build. Seller has already put in a well. 243' deep, capable of supporting multiple homes. Gently rolling land with several cleared homesites and several ideal pond locations. Perfect for a private estate, family compound, or investment opportunity. No HOA and plenty of usable acreage.

561 Lakewood Drive Unit 1, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of RealtySouth Chelsea Branch.

$265,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21460874 MLS
Beautifully Updated Home on 1.16 Acres in Columbiana! Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on 1.16 private acres in the Kingdom area of Columbiana. The main level features an open living space with recessed lighting, luxury flooring throughout, an updated kitchen with modern finishes, plus 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Enjoy the covered front porch and large back deck overlooking the spacious backyard. The fully finished walkout basement offers a second living area, third bedroom, and full bathroom—ideal for guests, extended family, a home office, or additional entertaining space. Major updates include new HVAC, new electrical, new windows, new flooring, updated fixtures, and a durable metal roof. Washer and dryer hookups are available on both levels. The property also includes a workshop, with plenty of room for storage, hobbies, or equipment. Schedule your private showing today!

3820 Highway 77, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of EXIT Realty Southern Select.

$445,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21460529 MLS
This is the one level living you have been looking for! Full Brick over a full basement which is ready for any expansion you may want-stubbed for an add'l bath. There is a Chairlift already installed if needed to go from base. to main level! In addition, there is a circular drive right to the front door! Home has been loved and well cared for! Kitchen has been renovated with new cabinets and granite countertops-built in coffee station in the Eating Space! Beautiful real hardwood floors! Recently renovated Mst BA with new Shower, soaking tub and dual vanity. New dual hung windows throughout. Split BR plan and Study/Office could be used as extra BR if needed. There is a great screened in porch on the back with an added deck-great view! Front entry porch has epoxy coated concrete for an added value and appearance. Beautiful landscaping and a fenced in backyard with a site-built storage building with electricity. Move-In ready!! Come & See!! Open House 8/1 & 8/2 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

117 Stillwood Drive, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of Lowe and Associates Realty Inc.

$1,135,000
21460477 MLS
Spectacular 60 acres aprox. behind the exclusive gates of Shire Valley Farms. This unique Water view place features a 12 horse stall barn, private pond, gorgeous living area (3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths); has an open concept, hardwoods and tile floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, living with french doors to a huge back deck. Master bedroom with water view and more! This equestrian estate with aprox 60 acres has 2 different parcels; where you can build your forever million dollar mansions! (one mansion per parcel!). Parcel 1: 33.85 Acres and Parcel 2: 25.77 acres!

861 Shire Valley Farms Unit 9 & 10, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Advantage.

$314,730
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21460345 MLS
One of our top-selling plans, the Harrington, at Spring's Crossing, delights with its massive second-floor owner's suite, privately tucked away on the same level as its three additional bedrooms. The first floor impresses with an open-concept family room, breakfast nook, large center island, and dining room that can be a living room, study, or a fifth bedroom/bathroom.

734 Springstone Road, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of SDH Alabama LLC.

$75,000
21460249 MLS
4.99 Acres – Private, Wooded Property with Buildable Potential. Escape to your own private retreat with this beautiful property surrounded by mature trees and peaceful natural surroundings. The land offers both a 30-foot deeded access to the property and an additional 30-foot easement for convenient entry. Zoned for agriculturalize use, this property offers flexibility for your future plans. Build your dream home or place a manufactured home and enjoy the privacy and serenity this wooded acreage provides. If you’re looking for peaceful country living with plenty of room to spread out, this property is a must-see! Some of the land has pasture.

Lot 3 Highway 47 Unit Lot 3 Allen Estates, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of RealtySouth-Inverness Office.

$984,415
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 21460204 MLS
Tucked away in an exclusive 6 home gated community, this custom-built 2022 retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience—just minutes from Hwy 280. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee on your front or back porch before heading to your private, stocked one-acre pond to catch Bluegill & Largemouth bass, afternoons exploring your own 15+ acres, and evenings relaxing in a home designed for gathering. The heart of the home is a stunning kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a spacious butler’s pantry, all opening to a vaulted great room filled with natural light. The oversized main-level primary suite is a peaceful escape, while upstairs you’ll find two private guest suites with walk-in closets and ensuite baths, plus generous walk-in attic storage. The 40x50 shop with custom carriage doors is every hobbyist’s dream with 12-foot ceilings, RaceDeck flooring, heating & cooling, and a 200-amp service. Zoned for Chelsea Schools!

252 Chelsea Ridge Lane, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of The Realtors LLC.

$437,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21460158 MLS
2.64 acres in Shelby County means you can actually hear yourself think. This is the kind of property where the pool isn't just a feature, it's the reason your weekends fill up fast. Grill going, friends in the water, nobody worried about bothering a neighbor because there isn't one close enough to notice. Take the coffee out to the front porch some morning and you'll probably catch deer moving through before the rest of the world wakes up. That's just Tuesday out here. No traffic hum, no fence line of houses staring back at you, just land and quiet and the kind of pace that makes people give up their commute for a longer one. Inside, the house doesn't try too hard, it just works. Comfortable rooms that flow into each other, easy for a normal night in or a yard full of people on Saturday. If you've been chasing space and a slower gear without losing your way back into town, come see this one.

3755 Highway 331, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of ARC Realty Vestavia.

$749,900
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 21460130 MLS
Nestled on over 13 breathtaking acres in a gated community, this custom-built home offers privacy, timeless craftsmanship, and stunning views. Built with meticulous attention to detail, the beautiful stone exterior, expansive wraparound decks, and walls of windows create the perfect setting for indoor and outdoor living. Fresh interior paint gives the home a bright, updated feel. The cozy kitchen opens to the family room with a striking stone wood-burning fireplace, while the spacious great room is ideal for entertaining. The home features two primary suites, including a handicap-accessible suite on the main level, plus an additional main-level bedroom perfect for an office or guest room. Upstairs offers the second primary suite, two bedrooms, and a full bath. The basement provides flexible space for a gym, office, or rec room. Thoughtfully designed with abundant storage and an easy-flowing floor plan, this home is truly one of a kind.

455 Chelsea Ridge Lane, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of KM Realty.

$225,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21459502 MLS
141 Magnolia Circle, Columbiana, AL Welcome home to this charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offering 1,466 square feet of comfortable living space in the heart of Columbiana. With a functional layout and inviting atmosphere, this home is perfect for first-time buyers, growing families, or anyone looking to enjoy small-town living with modern convenience. Step inside to discover a bright and welcoming living area that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining space. The thoughtfully designed floor plan provides privacy for the primary suite while offering two additional bedrooms and a full bath for family or guests. This is an Estate Sale and will require Court Approval. Property Features: *3 Bedrooms *2 Full Bathrooms *1,466 Square Feet *Spacious 2-Car Garage *Functional, Open Living Spaces Whether you're looking for your first home or your next chapter, 141 Magnolia Circle offers comfort, convenience, and exceptional value. Schedule your private showing.

141 Magnolia Circle, Columbiana

Listing courtesy of Lokation Real Estate LLC.

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