The Courtyards at Redbud Lane

Independent Assessment

Consistent confirmation shows that The Courtyards at Redbud Lane is a genuine, actively building Epcon Communities development marketed as a 55+ community, with local real-estate press describing it as one of two 55-plus communities where Epcon opened sales in the Atlanta area. However, not all Epcon Courtyards developments nationally carry a formal, legally recorded age restriction under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) — some are built to be marketed toward 55+ buyers without an enforceable legal age restriction, while others (such as a differently named Epcon community elsewhere) are confirmed to require at least one resident 55 or older in 80% of homes. Because no HOPA-specific deed or covenant language was confirmed for this particular Cherokee County development, it is classified as formally marketed active-adult rather than confirmed legally age-restricted, pending direct verification with Epcon or the HOA.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a brand-new, single-level courtyard home with a private outdoor space and bundled low-maintenance living from a national active-adult specialist builder are the best fit for The Courtyards at Redbud Lane. Its walkable proximity to downtown Holly Springs also suits buyers who want small-town center access alongside a newly built home.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Epcon Communities began construction of The Courtyards at Redbud Lane in 2025, in Holly Springs. The planned 78-home-site community offers four ranch home designs ranging from roughly 1,520 to 4,055 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, two to 3.5 bathrooms, and two-to-three-car garages, plus optional bonus suites. Epcon Communities builds its signature Courtyards product — single-level homes arranged around private garden courtyards — in multiple markets nationally, with this community marketed specifically to the Atlanta-area active-adult market.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

New-construction pricing is reported ranging from $495,900 to $744,900 depending on floor plan, lot, and selected options. As a newly launched, actively building community, buyers should request current builder pricing and any early-phase incentives directly from Epcon Communities, since pricing at new communities often shifts as initial phases sell through.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

As a brand-new community with construction beginning in 2025, essentially all current activity at The Courtyards at Redbud Lane is new construction directly from Epcon Communities, with a builder warranty and current finish standards. There is not yet an established resale market. Buyers should confirm current available home sites, build timelines, and pricing incentives directly with the builder.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Cherokee County property tax at the county's current millage rate. Cherokee County offers a senior school tax exemption for homeowners 62 and older who have held a homestead exemption in the county for at least five years; starting in 2025, this exemption is reported to have removed a prior $500,000 assessed-value cap, providing a full exemption from school Maintenance & Operations and Bond taxes for qualifying owners. Buyers should confirm current eligibility directly with the Cherokee County Tax Assessor's Office, and note that as new construction, initial tax assessments may not yet reflect a completed home's full assessed value.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Courtyards at Redbud Lane offers Epcon's signature low-maintenance, single-level courtyard-home lifestyle, combining private outdoor courtyard space at each home with shared clubhouse, pool, and pickleball amenities, all within walking distance of downtown Holly Springs' town center.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community is located at 102 Redbud Lane in Holly Springs, a Cherokee County city with a walkable town center roughly 35 miles north of Atlanta. It offers convenient access to I-575, The Mill at Etowah shopping and dining district, and the Cherokee County Aquatic Center.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Courtyards at Redbud Lane is marketed by Epcon Communities and multiple real-estate directories as a 55-plus active-adult community, and local real-estate press describes it among Epcon's 55-plus community openings in the Atlanta area. However, a review of Epcon's national Courtyards product line found that Epcon communities vary in whether they carry a formally recorded, legally enforceable age restriction under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) versus simply being age-targeted in marketing without an enforceable covenant. No independently confirmed HOPA-specific deed or covenant language was found for this Cherokee County development, so it is classified as formally marketed active-adult with the legal age restriction unverified. Buyers who require a legally enforceable age restriction should confirm the specific covenant language directly with Epcon Communities or the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because a legally recorded age restriction specific to this community could not be independently confirmed, buyers who require a legally enforceable 55+ environment (rather than simply an age-targeted marketing approach) should verify the community's actual covenant language directly with Epcon or the HOA before purchasing. As a new, still-building community, buyers should also expect ongoing nearby construction activity, and current pricing, available lots, and HOA fees should be confirmed directly given how recently sales opened.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Cherokee County active-adult cluster, The Courtyards at Redbud Lane offers Epcon's distinctive single-level courtyard-home layout and walkable downtown Holly Springs location, differentiating it from the larger David Weekley Encore and Lennar single-family communities nearby, such as Crescent Pointe at Great Sky and Hickory Bluffs. Buyers specifically wanting a legally confirmed age-restricted environment should weigh this community's unverified legal status against those Del Webb, Kolter, and David Weekley Encore communities in the broader cluster, which are treated as confirmed age-restricted based on stronger brand-wide evidence.

Current Listings

Buyers should contact the Epcon Communities sales office directly for the most current available home sites, floor plans, and pricing at The Courtyards at Redbud Lane.

Is The Courtyards at Redbud Lane legally age-restricted to 55 and older?

It is formally marketed by Epcon Communities as a 55-plus active-adult community, but a specific, legally recorded HOPA covenant for this development could not be independently confirmed, since Epcon's Courtyards product varies by market in whether it carries an enforceable age restriction. Buyers who need a legally enforceable restriction should confirm the exact covenant language directly with Epcon or the HOA.

Is The Courtyards at Redbud Lane new construction?

Yes. Epcon Communities began construction in 2025 on a planned 78 home sites, and the community is reported as actively selling as of the last update.

What does the HOA fee cover at The Courtyards at Redbud Lane?

The reported monthly HOA fee is around $240, typically covering exterior maintenance, common-area landscaping, and clubhouse/amenity operations as is standard for Epcon's Courtyards product, though buyers should confirm the exact current breakdown with the HOA.

What is included with each home at The Courtyards at Redbud Lane?

Homes are single-level ranch designs built around a private garden courtyard, ranging from roughly 1,520 to 4,055 square feet with two to three bedrooms and two-to-three-car garages, plus optional bonus suites.