The Courtyards on the Greenway

Independent Assessment

A location nuance for this community was independently confirmed: although its mailing address reads 'Matthews, NC 28104,' Epcon's own site categorizes the community under Union County (via its site's own '.../charlotte/union/matthews/... URL structure) rather than Mecklenburg County, and independent sources describe its physical setting as 'sitting in Union County near Stallings.' The Courtyards on the Greenway is therefore assigned to Union County rather than to Mecklenburg County, where the separately located, incorporated Town of Matthews sits — a distinction worth understanding since the postal city name is shared but the county and municipal jurisdiction are not. The recorded deed-restriction or covenant language confirming a formal legal age restriction could not be independently obtained; the classification here rests on the builder's own designation of the community as a '55+ Active Adult Community' on its official site, consistent with how other single-source-confirmed active-adult brand communities are treated.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a brand-new, boutique-scale single-level ranch-home community directly connected to a greenway trail network, with the option of relatively large floor plans (up to roughly 4,055 square feet), and who are comfortable being among the earliest buyers in a community that had not yet opened through much of the review period, are the best fit for The Courtyards on the Greenway.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Courtyards on the Greenway is being developed by Epcon Communities, with construction beginning in 2025 at 14823 Lawyers Road (Matthews, NC 28104 mailing address, physically in Union County near Stallings). The community is described as a boutique, exclusive collection of single-level luxury ranch homes with first-floor owner's suites, ranging from roughly 1,520 to 4,055 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to 3.5 bathrooms, and 2.5- to 3-car garages.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Current pricing for The Courtyards on the Greenway could not be independently confirmed through much of the review period, consistent with its pre-opening status (planned for summer 2026). Buyers should request current builder base pricing directly from Epcon Communities' sales office as the community comes online.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Courtyards on the Greenway is a brand-new community with no resale inventory as of the last update; all available and forthcoming homes are new construction directly through Epcon Communities. Buyers should confirm the current sales timeline, available lots, and any early-phase pricing directly with the sales office.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Union County property tax. North Carolina offers an Elderly or Disabled Property Tax Homestead Exclusion (N.C.G.S. 105-277.1) that lets qualifying owners 65 or older (or totally and permanently disabled), below an annually adjusted income threshold, exclude the greater of $25,000 or 50% of their home's appraised value from taxation, by filing Form AV-9 with the county assessor by June 1. Buyers should confirm current Union County millage and their own eligibility directly with the Union County Tax Administration.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

As an Epcon-built community, The Courtyards on the Greenway follows Epcon's low-maintenance, single-level ranch-home model with private courtyards at each home, emphasizing direct greenway access for walking and biking alongside a clubhouse and pool for more traditional community gathering.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Courtyards on the Greenway sits at 14823 Lawyers Road, carrying a Matthews, NC 28104 mailing address but physically located in unincorporated Union County near Stallings, connected directly to the Four Mile Creek Greenway. The area is close to daily conveniences including Walmart, Publix, Harris Teeter, Walgreens, and CVS, and near multiple healthcare providers including Atrium Health Union West, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Epcon Communities' own site markets The Courtyards on the Greenway as a '55+ Active Adult Community.' The recorded deed-restriction or covenant language confirming a formal legal age restriction for this specific, not-yet-opened community was not independently obtained — Epcon's national portfolio includes both formally age-restricted and non-age-restricted communities, so buyers should request the governing documents and confirm current age-verification procedures directly with Epcon and the HOA once available.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As a community that had not yet opened through much of the review period (opening planned for summer 2026), buyers should expect the typical early-phase uncertainties: pricing, amenity delivery timelines, and total home count that are still subject to change, and no resale inventory yet. Buyers should confirm the total planned home count, current pricing, and exact recorded age-restriction language directly, as none were independently confirmed. The mailing address ('Matthews, NC 28104') can cause confusion with the separate, larger, incorporated Town of Matthews in Mecklenburg County, since this community is physically in Union County.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Matthews/Stallings/Union County corridor, The Courtyards on the Greenway is a smaller, brand-new, boutique alternative to the much older, resale-only Village of St. Andrews in the separate, incorporated Town of Matthews (Mecklenburg County), offering newly built single-level ranch homes and direct greenway access in place of Village of St. Andrews' established, lower-cost attached-home setting.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide the current sales-opening status, available lots, and pricing for a specific floor plan as the community comes online.

Is The Courtyards on the Greenway in Matthews or Union County?

Its mailing address reads 'Matthews, NC 28104,' but the community is physically located in unincorporated Union County near Stallings, distinct from the separate, incorporated Town of Matthews in Mecklenburg County.

When does The Courtyards on the Greenway open?

Construction began in 2025, with an opening planned for summer 2026.

Is The Courtyards on the Greenway legally age-restricted?

Epcon Communities markets it as a '55+ Active Adult Community' on its official site. The recorded deed-restriction language confirming a formal legal age restriction could not be independently obtained, since Epcon's national portfolio includes both age-restricted and non-age-restricted communities. Buyers should confirm directly with Epcon and the HOA.

What is the HOA fee at The Courtyards on the Greenway?

Reported at $260/month plus a separate $55/month wellness-center fee, with a one-time $1,890 capital contribution due at closing. Confirm current figures directly with Epcon Communities.