The Woodlands of Urbana

Independent Assessment

Natelli Communities' own site, aggregator listings (Trulia, 55places, Livabl), and a builder-progress reference confirming sellout status consistently identify The Woodlands of Urbana as a genuine, now-built-out 55+ community that broke ground in 2019 and reached approximately 560 total homes. A source discussing Bloomfields explicitly describes the developer directing interested buyers there because The Woodlands of Urbana is sold out, which corroborates the sellout status independently of the primary community pages. Both a specific current resale price range and the HOA fee should be verified with a local agent given the community's resale-only status, as neither was confirmed.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting an established, fully built-out luxury 55+ community with a proven amenity package and mature landscaping — without the construction activity of a still-selling development — are a strong fit for The Woodlands of Urbana. Its larger average home sizes (up to roughly 4,271 square feet in some floor plans) may also appeal to buyers seeking more space than typical active-adult product offers.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Natelli Communities developed The Woodlands of Urbana in partnership with builders Ryan Homes and NVHomes, breaking ground in 2019. The community reached approximately 560 single-family, attached, and condominium homes, with floor plans ranging from roughly 1,766 to 4,271 square feet, two to six bedrooms, at least two bathrooms, attached two-car garages, and main-level living designs. NVHomes's and the broader community's new-construction inventory is now reported sold out.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

New-construction homes at The Woodlands of Urbana were reported starting around $809,990, positioning it at the upper end of the Frederick County 55+ market at the time it was actively selling. Buyers should request recent closed comparables from a local agent, since resale pricing in a sold-out luxury community can vary significantly by section, home size, and condition; a current resale price range has not been independently confirmed.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Woodlands of Urbana is fully sold out of new construction; all current inventory is resale. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection, request the HOA's current financial statements and reserve study, and confirm which product line (single-family, attached, or condominium) and floor plan applies to any specific home under consideration, since sizes range widely (roughly 1,766 to 4,271 square feet).

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Woodlands of Urbana are conventionally deeded single-family, attached, and condominium properties subject to Frederick County property tax administration. Buyers should confirm current property tax figures directly with the Frederick County assessment office and request the HOA's current financials and reserve study given the community's built-out, resale-stage status.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Woodlands of Urbana offers an established luxury 55+ lifestyle with a range of home sizes and types (single-family, attached, and condominium) across its roughly 560-home footprint, supported by a clubhouse-centered amenity package including a fitness center, pool, and tennis courts. As a fully built-out community, the pace here is generally quieter than at the developer's newer, still-selling Bloomfields community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Woodlands of Urbana is located at 3248 Ivy Meadow Drive in Urbana, Frederick County, positioned near the Villages of Urbana and within reach of both Frederick and Gaithersburg. The location offers a commuter-friendly position along the I-270/US-15 corridor between Frederick and the D.C. suburbs.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Woodlands of Urbana is consistently marketed across every source reviewed as a 55+ active-adult community, and is described as a 'luxury 55+ community.' The community's recorded HOA governing-document age-restriction language was not independently reviewed, so buyers should confirm the current age-verification and occupancy-restriction standard directly with the HOA before purchasing. Maryland's age-restricted-housing framework relies on the standard federal HOPA 80/20 occupancy rule, with no state-specific wrinkle identified; this should be independently verified against a primary legal source.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As a sold-out community, buyers must rely entirely on the resale market, meaning no new-construction customization or builder warranty, and inventory availability will vary over time. A specific current monthly HOA fee and current resale price range remain unconfirmed; both should be verified directly with the HOA and a local agent. Buyers interested in the same developer's current amenity standard should note that Bloomfields, not The Woodlands of Urbana, is the currently selling community from this builder group.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Woodlands of Urbana shares a builder group (Natelli Communities/Ryan Homes/NVHomes) with the currently selling Bloomfields (its explicit successor community per the developer) and Cromwell, a separate, walkable Oakdale-district community with its own branding. Compared to Bloomfields, The Woodlands of Urbana offers an established, fully built-out setting but requires buying resale rather than new construction; compared to Cromwell's walkable, car-free positioning, The Woodlands of Urbana sits in a more suburban, Urbana/Villages-of-Urbana-adjacent setting.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and current HOA fee details at The Woodlands of Urbana.

Is The Woodlands of Urbana still selling new homes?

No. Sources reviewed report the community sold out of new construction, with the same developer's newer Bloomfields community (north of downtown Frederick) positioned as its successor.

How many homes are in The Woodlands of Urbana?

Approximately 560 luxury single-family, attached, and condominium homes.

Who developed The Woodlands of Urbana?

Natelli Communities developed the community, with Ryan Homes and NVHomes as builders; it broke ground in 2019.

What was the starting price for new construction at The Woodlands of Urbana?

New-construction homes were reported starting around $809,990; current resale pricing should be confirmed with a local agent.