Nottingham Trace

Independent Assessment

Pulte's own site, 55places, Redfin, Zillow, and newhomesource consistently describe Nottingham Trace as a 58-home, single-family 55+ community in New Albany with a clubhouse, and a New Albany Company article (the developer of New Albany's master-planned area) explicitly reports that the development's zoning requires at least 80% of units to carry a resident 55 or older, which is a materially stronger and more specific confirmation of legal age restriction than directory 'active adult' marketing language alone. That same article also notes the community is intended to be effectively 100% age-restricted, though federal enforcement applies only to the 80% threshold.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want a community with documented, zoning-backed age restriction -- rather than simply active-adult marketing -- alongside the New Albany area's amenities, schools, and Wexner Medical Center-affiliated fitness partnership will find Nottingham Trace a strong fit. Its Franklin County location near New Albany's town center suits buyers who want proximity to Columbus's northeast suburbs, Easton Town Center, and nearby medical facilities.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Nottingham Trace was developed by Pulte Homes at 7715 Nottingham Boulevard, New Albany, with the New Albany Company (the area's master developer) reporting the community was slated to open around 2018 as an age-restricted subdivision. Ten ready-to-build floor plans are offered, ranging from 1,683 to 2,168 square feet with two to five bedrooms and two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half bathrooms, each with an attached two-car garage, priced from $432,990.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

New-construction pricing at Nottingham Trace starts at $432,990, positioning it toward the upper-middle of the Columbus-area 55+ new-construction market -- above the Epcon Courtyards communities' typical low-$400,000s starting points but below Del Webb Maygrass's larger luxury ranch offerings. Buyers should confirm current pricing and available lots directly with Pulte, as figures shift with remaining inventory.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Nottingham Trace's current sellout status was not confirmed; buyers should check directly with Pulte for remaining new-construction inventory and floor-plan availability, or work with a local agent to identify current resale listings if the community has since sold out. Given the community opened around 2018, some homes may now also be available on the resale market alongside any remaining new construction.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Nottingham Trace 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

Nottingham Trace centers around its roughly 7,700-square-foot clubhouse and community fitness center, distinguished by a formal partnership with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Health and Fitness Center that supports residents' health and wellness programming. Outdoor recreation includes pickleball and bocce courts and walking paths, while included lawn care and snow removal support the low-maintenance, single-story lifestyle typical of Pulte's active-adult product.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Nottingham Trace sits at 7715 Nottingham Boulevard in New Albany, Franklin County, within New Albany's broader master-planned area northeast of downtown Columbus. The location offers convenient access to Easton Town Center, Rocky Fork Metro Park, and the Wexner Medical Center-affiliated fitness partnership on-site, along with New Albany's highly regarded schools and business district.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

New Albany's zoning for Nottingham Trace requires at least 80% of units to have a resident age 55 or older, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) exemption, and a New Albany Company report indicates the development is intended to function as an effectively 100% age-restricted community even though federal enforcement applies only to the 80% threshold. Buyers should still confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the Nottingham Trace Homeowners Association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

At only 58 total homes, Nottingham Trace is a small community relative to the large-scale Del Webb developments in this cluster, meaning fewer floor-plan and lot options and a smaller shared amenity base. Current construction/sellout status, exact remaining inventory, and a fully current HOA fee figure beyond the roughly $185/month reported by one source were not fully confirmed; buyers should verify current pricing, availability, and the precise scope of HOA coverage directly with Pulte or the HOA.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within New Albany, Nottingham Trace is notable among this Columbus-area cluster for having the clearest documented zoning-based age restriction, in contrast with the neighboring Epcon-built Courtyards at New Albany and The Courtyards at Haines Creek, which are marketed similarly but were not verified against the same level of zoning documentation. Nottingham Trace is also considerably smaller (58 homes) than the Courtyards at New Albany (105 homes) or Courtyards at Haines Creek (up to 151 homes planned).

Current Listings

A connected local agent or Pulte's own sales team can provide current available floor plans, resale listings, and pricing at Nottingham Trace.

Is Nottingham Trace a legally age-restricted community?

Yes. According to a New Albany Company report, the development's zoning requires at least 80% of units to have a resident age 55 or older, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act exemption, and the community is intended to function as effectively 100% age-restricted.

How many homes are in Nottingham Trace?

Pulte Homes planned a total of 58 single-family homes at Nottingham Trace in New Albany, Ohio.

What does the HOA fee cover at Nottingham Trace?

One source reports a fee of approximately $185 per month covering lawn mowing, fertilization, mulching, shrub trimming, snow removal, common-area insurance, and clubhouse/pool upkeep. This figure was not independently cross-confirmed and should be verified with the HOA.

What amenities does Nottingham Trace offer?

A roughly 7,700 sq ft clubhouse, a fitness center partnered with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Health and Fitness Center, pickleball and bocce courts, and walking paths.