Del Webb Hickory Greens

Independent Assessment

As a Del Webb-branded community, Hickory Greens carries strong brand-level assurance of a genuine age restriction -- Del Webb is PulteGroup's national active-adult division, and its communities generally operate under a recorded 55+ deed restriction rather than informal marketing language. Hickory Greens' own recorded declaration was not independently reviewed, but the consistency of Del Webb's brand-wide practice, combined with the community's own site and PulteGroup's press materials explicitly describing it as an age-restricted active-adult community, supports treating the age restriction as confirmed rather than merely marketed. Because the community only opened in March 2025, it is still early in its build-out; buyers should expect an active construction site with phased amenity delivery for at least the next several years given the 622-home total planned.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want Del Webb's national-brand build quality and a large, resort-scale amenity package -- including an indoor racquet club with pickleball courts and a golf simulator, something unusual even among Del Webb communities -- will find Hickory Greens the standout option in the Cleveland market. Its ranch-style Cottage and Retreat Series plans, starting in the upper $300s, suit downsizers who want new construction with warranty protection rather than an older resale home, and the 170+ acres of preserved greenspace will appeal to buyers who prioritize walking trails and natural surroundings over a purely urban or golf-course setting.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb Hickory Greens is developed by PulteGroup under its Del Webb active-adult brand, with the community publicly opening in March 2025. The community is planned for 622 single-family ranch homes across two home series: the Cottage Series (Meadow, Mirage, and Vista plans, 1,501-1,595 sq ft, 2-4 bedrooms, 2-3 baths, 2-3 car garages, with an optional second floor) and the Retreat Series (four open-concept plans, 1,647-2,026 sq ft, 2-4 bedrooms, 2-3.5 baths, 2-3 car garages). PulteGroup's own announcement reported that 50 homes sold within the community's first 30 days of opening, reflecting strong early-market demand.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Del Webb Hickory Greens is priced from the upper $300s, with published starting pricing around $352,990 for entry-level Cottage Series plans. As a new-construction Del Webb community, it is positioned as a premium, amenity-driven option in the Cleveland-area 55+ market, generally priced above older resale communities in Lorain County but in line with other current-generation Del Webb communities nationally. Buyers should request current base and as-built pricing directly from the sales office, since new-construction pricing at active Del Webb communities typically rises as phases sell out.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Del Webb Hickory Greens is an active new-construction community still building toward its planned 622-home total after opening in March 2025, so nearly all current purchases are new-construction sales directly from Del Webb rather than resales. Buyers should expect standard new-home builder considerations -- construction timelines, walk-through/punch-list processes, and Del Webb's warranty program -- and should ask about the order in which remaining phases and amenities (such as full racquet-club completion) will be delivered.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Del Webb Hickory Greens are subject to Lorain County and Columbia Township property tax administration; the applicable school district tax rate and any special assessments tied to the new-construction infrastructure were not independently confirmed. Buyers of new-construction homes should also budget for the community's HOA/amenity fee once confirmed, and should ask the builder whether any temporary construction-related assessments apply while the community continues building out.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Hickory Greens is organized around a large central amenity campus -- the 14,300-square-foot clubhouse and separate 9,500-square-foot indoor racquet club -- set within a 325-acre site that preserves more than 170 acres as greenspace. This gives the community a notably lower-density, more nature-oriented feel than a typical suburban active-adult subdivision, with the indoor racquet club's pickleball courts and golf simulator offering year-round recreation despite Northeast Ohio's winter climate. As the community continues building out toward its 622-home total, additional amenities and programming are expected to phase in alongside new construction.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Del Webb Hickory Greens is located in Columbia Station (Columbia Township), Lorain County, approximately 30 minutes southwest of downtown Cleveland. The area is served by the Ohio Turnpike and nearby state routes connecting to Elyria, North Ridgeville, and the broader Cleveland metro, giving residents a more rural, spread-out setting relative to the area's other 55+ communities while still remaining within commuting distance of Cleveland's hospitals, airport, and cultural attractions.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Del Webb Hickory Greens is developed under PulteGroup's Del Webb active-adult brand, which nationally operates its communities under recorded 55+ age-restriction deeds rather than informal marketing language. Hickory Greens' own recorded declaration and HOA governing documents were not independently reviewed, but the community's builder pages and PulteGroup's press announcements consistently describe it as an active-adult, age-restricted community. Buyers should confirm current age-verification and occupancy requirements directly with the Del Webb sales office before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Hickory Greens is still under active construction toward its 622-home total, early buyers should expect ongoing nearby construction traffic, phased amenity openings, and a community that will feel less fully settled than an established resale community for several more years. A specific HOA or amenity fee amount, current available floor plans and lot premiums, and the community's precise current phase and completion timeline were not confirmed; all of these should be confirmed directly with the Del Webb sales office before purchasing. Columbia Station is also a more rural, township-level location, so buyers should weigh the drive time to Cleveland-area medical centers and cultural amenities.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Del Webb Hickory Greens has a planned 622 homes and a resort-scale amenity package, including an indoor racquet club. Buyers who want new construction with a national builder's warranty and the largest current amenity investment in the Cleveland-area 55+ market will likely prefer Hickory Greens, while buyers who want an established, fully built-out resale community may prefer options like Avenbury Lakes in nearby Avon or Morningside at Martin's Run in Lorain.

Current Listings

A connected local agent or the Del Webb sales office can provide current available floor plans, lot premiums, and pricing at Del Webb Hickory Greens.

How many homes will Del Webb Hickory Greens have?

The community is planned for 622 single-family ranch homes across its Cottage Series and Retreat Series floor plans, spread across a 325-acre site. The community opened in March 2025 and is still actively building toward that total.

What amenities does Del Webb Hickory Greens offer?

The community is anchored by a 14,300-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center and heated indoor pool, plus a separate 9,500-square-foot indoor racquet club with pickleball courts and a golf simulator, set among more than 170 acres of preserved greenspace.

How much do homes cost at Del Webb Hickory Greens?

Pricing starts in the upper $300s, with published starting prices around $352,990. Del Webb reported 50 homes sold within the community's first 30 days of opening, reflecting strong early demand.

Is Del Webb Hickory Greens age-restricted?

Yes. As a Del Webb-branded community -- PulteGroup's dedicated active-adult division -- it operates as an age-restricted 55+ community. The recorded declaration was not independently reviewed; buyers should confirm current age-verification requirements with the sales office.