Bel Haven

Independent Assessment

Multiple independent sources -- Epcon's own community pages, 55places, and local real-estate aggregators -- consistently describe Bel Haven as a 55+ age-restricted Epcon courtyard-home community in West Chester Township with 188 planned homes and a shared clubhouse/pool amenity package, giving reasonably strong confidence in the community's basic scale and identity. The main open questions are the current built/sold unit count (sources disagree, citing 56 or 84 homes built as of different snapshots, likely reflecting different points in an ongoing multi-phase build-out) and the exact current HOA fee, which could not be confirmed from any source. Epcon builds both legally age-restricted and merely age-targeted courtyard communities depending on the specific project, and Bel Haven's recorded declaration was not independently reviewed, so buyers should confirm the current, exact age-restriction language directly with the HOA before relying on it.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting new-construction, single-level courtyard living in a still-actively-building Epcon community close to Cincinnati's northern suburbs (West Chester Township) will find Bel Haven's choice of four floor plans, private courtyards, and clubhouse/pool package appealing, particularly those who want to select finishes on a home still under construction rather than buy pure resale.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Epcon Communities, a Dublin, Ohio-headquartered national builder specializing in single-level, low-maintenance homes for the 55+ market, began building Bel Haven around 2020 through its local franchise builder, Bel Haven, LLC. The plan calls for 188 single-family homes across four floor plans (1,519 to 2,930 square feet, two or three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, attached two-car garages), each featuring a private courtyard -- a signature Epcon design element. As of the last update, sources gave differing built-unit snapshots (56 and 84 homes cited by different listings), consistent with an active, multi-phase build-out rather than a single discrepancy to resolve.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Homes at Bel Haven are reported roughly $400,000 to $600,000 as of the most recent review, positioning the community in the middle-to-upper range of Cincinnati-area new-construction 55+ courtyard product. Because the community is still actively building and selling, buyers should request current base pricing and available lot premiums directly from Epcon/Bel Haven, LLC rather than relying on this range, which reflects a point-in-time snapshot.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Bel Haven is an active new-construction community still building out toward its 188-home plan as of the last update, with buyers able to select from four floor plans and customize fixtures and finishes on homes not yet built. Buyers should confirm current available lots, build timelines, and pricing directly with Epcon/Bel Haven, LLC; as the community matures, a secondary resale market will also develop alongside new-construction sales.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Bel Haven are conventionally deeded properties subject to West Chester Township and Butler County property tax administration, plus Ohio state tax rules. Buyers should confirm current property tax figures directly with the Butler County Auditor, as these were not confirmed for the community.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Bel Haven is organized around single-level courtyard homes clustered near a central clubhouse, which anchors the community's social life with a great room, fireplace, catering kitchen, fitness center, and heated pool. The courtyard design -- a private, walled outdoor space attached to each home -- is Epcon's signature approach to giving single-level living a sense of privacy and low-maintenance outdoor space without a large yard to maintain.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Bel Haven sits in West Chester Township, Butler County, roughly 20 miles north of downtown Cincinnati, with access to I-75 and the broader West Chester/Liberty Township retail and medical corridor. The community's model/sales address is cited as 7933 N. Bel Haven Lane, West Chester Township, OH.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Bel Haven is marketed by Epcon and categorized by 55places as a 55+ age-restricted community. Epcon Communities nationally builds both legally age-restricted (HOPA-compliant, typically 80% of units with at least one resident 55+) and non-age-restricted 'age-targeted' courtyard communities depending on the specific project and local market, and Bel Haven's own recorded HOA declaration was not independently reviewed to confirm which standard applies here or the exact current age-verification procedure. Buyers should confirm this directly with the HOA or Epcon/Bel Haven, LLC before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

The current exact HOA fee, the precise number of homes built and sold to date versus the 188-home total plan, and the community's recorded age-restriction declaration language have not been confirmed. Because the community is still building out in phases, pricing, available floor plans, and remaining inventory will change over time and should be confirmed directly with Epcon/Bel Haven, LLC or a local agent.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Butler County's West Chester/Liberty Township 55+ cluster, Bel Haven is Epcon's national-brand courtyard-home entry, distinguishing it from the independently developed Liberty Grand Villas (built by local developer Jimenez-Haid, not on a national builder's plan) and from M/I Homes' now sold-out Retreat at Carriage Hill. Bel Haven's ongoing multi-phase build-out also means it currently offers new-construction inventory that the largely built-out Retreat at Carriage Hill no longer does.

Current Listings

A connected local agent or Epcon/Bel Haven, LLC directly can provide current available lots, floor plans, base pricing, and any completed resale inventory.

Is Bel Haven age-restricted?

It is marketed and directory-categorized (55places) as a 55+ community. The recorded HOA declaration was not independently reviewed to confirm the exact current age-restriction standard; Epcon builds both age-restricted and non-restricted courtyard communities depending on the project.

How many homes are planned at Bel Haven?

188 single-family homes are planned across four floor plans. Sources disagree on how many have been built to date as of different research snapshots (56 vs. 84), consistent with an active, ongoing build-out.

Who built Bel Haven?

Epcon Communities, through its local franchise builder Bel Haven, LLC, began construction around 2020.

What is the price range at Bel Haven?

Reported roughly $400,000 to $600,000 as of the most recent review. Confirm current base pricing directly with the builder, since the community is still actively selling.