The Courtyards at Harrisburg

Independent Assessment

Whether 'The Courtyards at Harrisburg' is simply an alternate name for the newer, separately built 'Courtyards on Robinson Church' nearby was specifically checked, since both are small Epcon-branded 55+ enclaves in the same town. Independent sources point to two distinct developments: this community is an older (built roughly 2014-2018), already-built-out, 23-home enclave with no clubhouse, on Market Way, while Courtyards on Robinson Church is a newer (construction beginning 2024), larger (77-home), still-selling community with its own clubhouse, pool, and fitness center on Robinson Church Road. Epcon Communities has also publicly stated that not every one of its communities carries a formal HOPA age restriction — some are simply age-targeted rather than age-restricted. For this specific community, at least one independent secondary source explicitly describes it as '55+ or Age Restricted' and references the standard 80%-occupancy HOPA threshold, which is the basis for the legally age-restricted 55+ listing; the recorded covenant text was not independently reviewed, so buyers should still confirm directly with the HOA.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want the smallest, quietest, and most affordable of Harrisburg's Epcon 'Courtyards' communities, and who don't mind trading an on-site clubhouse for a lower HOA fee and walkable access to a public park with soccer fields and picnic shelters, are the best fit for The Courtyards at Harrisburg.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Epcon Communities built The Courtyards at Harrisburg roughly between 2014 and 2018 as a small, gated-in-feel enclave of 23 single-family, maintenance-free patio homes off Market Way in Harrisburg. Homes feature all-brick exteriors, attached two-car garages, first-floor primary suites, private outdoor courtyards, granite kitchen counters, hardwood floors in main living areas, and gas log fireplaces — consistent with Epcon's standard low-maintenance, single-level 'Courtyards' product line. As a small, fully built-out community, no new construction has occurred here since the original build-out period, and every current purchase is a resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

No well-reconciled, current community-wide price range for The Courtyards at Harrisburg was found from independent sources; individual recent resale listings on Market Way have reportedly closed in the mid-to-high $300,000s, but with only 23 total homes and infrequent turnover, this figure should be treated as anecdotal rather than a reliable market range. Buyers should request recent closed comparables for the specific home from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Courtyards at Harrisburg is fully built out; there is no new construction here, and every purchase is a resale without a builder warranty. Given the original construction dates (roughly 2014-2018), buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and request the HOA's recent financials and any special-assessment history.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Cabarrus County and Town of Harrisburg property tax. Buyers should confirm the current combined county/town millage rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the Cabarrus County Tax Assessor's office.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

As the smallest and most understated of the local Epcon 'Courtyards' communities, The Courtyards at Harrisburg emphasizes quiet, low-maintenance single-level living over resort-style amenities, with neighbors often walking or biking the on-site trail out to the adjacent public park rather than gathering at a private clubhouse.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Courtyards at Harrisburg sits off Market Way in the Town of Harrisburg, Cabarrus County, within easy reach of Harrisburg's Highway 49 shopping and dining corridor and roughly 25 minutes from downtown Charlotte.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Independent secondary sources describe The Courtyards at Harrisburg as a 55+ or age-restricted community, consistent with the standard federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework requiring at least 80% of occupied units to have a resident 55 or older. The recorded covenants and restrictions for this specific community were not independently reviewed, and Epcon Communities has stated that not every one of its developments carries a formal age restriction (some are age-targeted only). Buyers should request the governing documents and confirm current age-verification procedures directly from the HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

This community is fully built out at just 23 homes, so resale inventory is inherently scarce and any given listing may sit within a narrow price band based on limited recent comparables. Unlike most other Epcon 'Courtyards' communities in the area, there is no on-site clubhouse, pool, or fitness center here; residents rely on a walking trail connecting to a nearby public park instead. A current, official HOA fee and a reliable community-wide pricing range could not be independently confirmed from primary sources, and the reported ~$190/month figure comes from a secondary listing aggregator rather than the HOA itself.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Harrisburg, The Courtyards at Harrisburg is the smallest, oldest, and most amenity-light of the local 55+ options — a clear contrast to the newer, larger Courtyards on Robinson Church (77 homes, full clubhouse and pool) a short distance away, David Weekley's Encore at Harmony (87 homes, its own pool and cabana), and Ryan Homes' larger Enclave at Holcomb Woods (150 homes) within the master-planned Holcomb Woods development. Buyers prioritizing amenities or new-construction options should look at those communities instead; buyers prioritizing a small, quiet, already-established setting with a lower HOA fee may prefer this one.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory (which will be limited given the community's small 23-home total) and recent closed comparables for The Courtyards at Harrisburg.

Is The Courtyards at Harrisburg the same community as The Courtyards on Robinson Church?

No. They are two separate Epcon Communities developments in Harrisburg. The Courtyards at Harrisburg is an older (built roughly 2014-2018), smaller (23-home), fully built-out community on Market Way with no on-site clubhouse. The Courtyards on Robinson Church is a newer (construction beginning 2024), larger (77-home) community on Robinson Church Road with its own clubhouse, pool, and fitness center.

Does The Courtyards at Harrisburg have a clubhouse or pool?

No. Unlike most other Epcon 'Courtyards' communities in the area, this community has no on-site clubhouse, pool, or fitness center. Residents can walk an on-site trail to a nearby public park with horseshoe pits, soccer fields, and picnic shelters.

Is new construction available at The Courtyards at Harrisburg?

No. The community is fully built out at 23 homes; all current purchases are resales without a builder warranty.

What is the HOA fee at The Courtyards at Harrisburg?

At least one secondary source reports approximately $190/month, but the current, official fee could not be independently confirmed. Buyers should request a written fee disclosure directly from the HOA.