Located on the west-central border of Georgia, Columbus is located across the river from Phenix City, Alabama. The city sits on the fall line where the coastal plain meets the Piedmont plateau. The north side of Columbus is characterized by the rolling hills of the Piedmont plateau, meanwhile the south side of the city is quite flat. Columbus is situated approximately 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, and is just north of the United States Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning. Interstate 185 bisects the city-county. Columbus has a total land area of 126.3 square miles and 4.7 square miles of water surface. The city is situated on the “snowline,” meaning snow falls annually at points north of Columbus, but only very rarely does it fall in the south. Columbus Neighborhoods Crystal Valley A great spot to look for Columbus land for sale is in the neighborhood of Crystal Valley, located in East Columbus. Predominantly medium and larger homes, there is still land for sale in this neighborhood that is perfect for growing families. If you are lucky enough to buy land in Crystal Valley, you should congratulate yourself as its location makes it perfect for access to good schools, pretty parks and an easy commute to the business district. Downtown Downtown Columbus is a great spot to find land for sale. For nearly three decades, heavy urban renewal has been taking place in downtown Columbus and is now in the advanced stages. Downtown Columbus includes the city’s central business district as well as several historic homes and civic buildings. The Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District, the Mott House, and the Church of the Holy Family are all located in downtown Columbus. Dinglewood The Dinglewood neighborhood is less than two miles from the Chattahoochee River and is popular with both students and military families and personnel. Dinglewood is a great place to buy land or other real estate in Columbus. Plus, the neighborhood’s safety scores are higher than much of the rest of Columbus, so land prices tend to be a little higher but worth it. Rosehill Rosehill is also situated on the bank of the Chattahoochee River, and is also a very popular spot with university students. Again, land values are slightly higher here, however, if you enjoy a river view and can find that perfect piece of land, then be prepared to snatch it up quickly. Weracoba Heights Weracoba Heights was built in the 1930s and is a neighborhood full of smaller homes. There are many military families living in Weracoba Heights and it is popular due to its strong, well-knit sense of community. Land prices are fair when compared to other Columbus neighborhoods.