The Courtyards at New Albany

Independent Assessment

Multiple sources -- Epcon's own site, newhomesource, 55places, and Nextdoor -- consistently describe The Courtyards at New Albany as a 105-home, 55+-marketed luxury ranch community near New Albany's golf courses, with no conflict found on those core facts. Epcon's own published guidance states that not every community carrying the 'Courtyards' name is formally, legally age-restricted under HOPA -- some are 'age-targeted' marketing rather than deed-restricted -- and a New Albany zoning document, recorded plat restriction, or HOA declaration specific to The Courtyards at New Albany confirming a legal restriction could not be located, so the age qualification is treated as marketed rather than independently verified, distinct from the stronger documentation found for the neighboring Nottingham Trace community.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a built-out, low-maintenance ranch-home community close to golf, Rocky Fork Metro Park, and Easton Town Center shopping -- and who are comfortable with Epcon's boutique single-story format rather than a large master-planned campus -- will find The Courtyards at New Albany appealing, especially those targeting a mid-to-late-retirement lifestyle near family in the New Albany area.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Courtyards at New Albany was developed by Epcon Communities, delivering 105 luxury ranch homes across the Palazzo, Portico, and Promenade III floor plans (roughly 1,519 to 2,826 square feet). Epcon's marketing also references a related 'sister community,' The Courtyards at Morse Circle, at 3347 Duette Drive in New Albany -- a separate, distinctly named Epcon development that should not be confused with The Courtyards at New Albany itself.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

No confirmed current pricing for The Courtyards at New Albany was found. As a built-out community now operating by appointment only, available homes are likely resales; buyers should request recent closed comparables from a local agent familiar with New Albany's luxury ranch-home resale market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

With the community's sales office operating by appointment only and no confirmed remaining new-construction inventory, buyers should treat The Courtyards at New Albany primarily as a resale market and budget for a full independent home inspection reflecting each home's age and condition.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Courtyards at New Albany are subject to New Albany, Franklin County property tax administration and New Albany-Plain Local School District taxes. The association's master insurance coverage, reserve-fund health, and any special assessment history were not independently confirmed; buyers should request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing. Ohio offers a Homestead Exemption property tax reduction for qualifying senior and disabled homeowners; buyers should confirm current eligibility with the Franklin County Auditor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Courtyards at New Albany is built around Epcon's signature format of single-story luxury ranch homes with private courtyards, anchored by a grand clubhouse offering both indoor fitness space and outdoor gathering areas. Outdoor amenities -- a pool and sun deck, bocce and pickleball courts, a dog park, and a community garden -- support an active but low-maintenance lifestyle, and the community's marketing specifically highlights its appeal to residents in their mid-to-late seventies who want to stay close to family while enjoying accessible, single-level living.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Courtyards at New Albany sits in New Albany, Franklin County, less than two miles from the New Albany Links Golf Club and Rocky Fork Metro Park, roughly three miles from the New Albany Country Club, and a short drive from the Hoover Reservoir and Easton Town Center's shopping and dining.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Epcon Communities and multiple directories market The Courtyards at New Albany as a 55+ active-lifestyle community, but Epcon's own published guidance acknowledges that not every 'Courtyards'-branded community carries a formal, legally recorded HOPA age restriction -- some are built as 'age-targeted' product without deed-level enforcement. A New Albany zoning ordinance, recorded plat, or HOA declaration specific to this community confirming a legal restriction was not found. Buyers should request the community's actual recorded covenants and confirm current age-verification requirements directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Whether The Courtyards at New Albany carries a legally recorded age restriction, along with current HOA fees and current resale pricing, could not be confirmed; buyers should independently verify all three with the HOA and a local agent. The community's by-appointment-only sales status suggests very limited or no new inventory, meaning most or all purchases here are likely resales dependent on individual owners choosing to sell.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within New Albany, The Courtyards at New Albany is Epcon's original and larger 'Courtyards' offering (105 homes) compared with the separate, more recently developed Courtyards at Haines Creek nearby, and it sits closer to New Albany's golf clubs than Nottingham Trace, which is the more clearly zoning-documented age-restricted option in the same town.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale listings and recent closed comparables by floor plan at The Courtyards at New Albany.

How many homes are in The Courtyards at New Albany?

105 luxury ranch homes, built by Epcon Communities across the Palazzo, Portico, and Promenade III floor plans.

Is The Courtyards at New Albany a legally age-restricted 55+ community?

It is marketed as a 55+ active-lifestyle community, but Epcon's own materials note that not every Courtyards community carries a formal HOPA designation, and a recorded deed restriction specific to this community was not found. Buyers should verify current age-qualification rules directly with the HOA.

Is The Courtyards at New Albany still selling new homes?

As of the last update the sales office operates by appointment only, suggesting the community is largely or fully built out; buyers should confirm current availability directly with Epcon or a local agent.

What amenities does The Courtyards at New Albany offer?

A grand clubhouse with a fitness center, an outdoor pool and sun deck, bocce ball and pickleball courts, a community garden, a dog park, and leisure paths.