Retreat at Dustin

Independent Assessment

55places, RetireNet, and several regional brokerage sites consistently describe Retreat at Dustin as an M/I Homes-built, low-maintenance ranch-condo community with a clubhouse and pool, with agreement found on those core facts. Sources disagree meaningfully on total unit count, however: one 55places-sourced figure put the community at 52 homes built in total with zero remaining, while the community's own resident-facing HOA site (operating under a condominium-owners-association structure) describes 120 individual condominium homes with shared driveways and common areas -- which figure reflects the final built-out total could not be resolved. M/I Homes and directories consistently market the community within their 55+ / active-adult categories, but no recorded deed restriction or zoning document specifically confirming a legal age restriction at Retreat at Dustin was found, so the age qualification here is treated as marketed rather than independently verified.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers seeking a smaller, already-built-out, low-maintenance condominium community in a quiet Delaware County village setting -- rather than an actively developing, large-scale master-planned community -- may find Retreat at Dustin appealing, particularly those who value freestanding (rather than shared-wall) condo living with a private backyard and patio.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Retreat at Dustin was developed and built by M/I Homes, with the community's own resident association describing it as originally developed around 2021 in southeast Delaware County. Homes were offered across four models -- Augusta, Beaufort, Charleston, and Durham -- ranging from 1,628 to 2,543 square feet, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Sources disagree on the total number of homes built, ranging from 52 to 120; the exact final figure could not be confirmed.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

No confirmed original new-construction pricing for Retreat at Dustin was located in the sources reviewed. With the community sold out, current resale pricing will reflect prevailing Delaware County market conditions layered on each home's specific model, lot, and condition; buyers should request recent closed comparables from a local agent familiar with the Galena resale market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Retreat at Dustin is fully sold out of new construction, so every current purchase is a resale. Buyers should budget for a full independent home inspection and request the association's current reserve study and financial statements, since a sold-out, fully built-out community depends entirely on reserves and ongoing dues to fund clubhouse, pool, and shared-driveway repairs going forward.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Retreat at Dustin are subject to Delaware County property tax administration and applicable local school district taxes. The condominium 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 Delaware County Auditor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Retreat at Dustin centers community life around its clubhouse and outdoor pool, with freestanding ranch condos each offering a private backyard and enclosed patio -- a layout that gives residents more privacy than a typical attached-condo community while still keeping maintenance low through the condominium-association structure. The community's small, intimate scale (well under the size of the larger Del Webb and Pulte communities in this cluster) suits residents who prefer a quieter, tucked-away setting over an amenity-heavy resort-style campus.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Retreat at Dustin sits in Galena, a Delaware County village roughly five miles north of Westerville and about 2.5 miles south of Sunbury, off the U.S. 36/state route 37 corridor. The location offers a quieter, semi-rural setting while remaining within a reasonable drive of Westerville, Sunbury, and the broader Columbus metro area via I-71.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

M/I Homes and multiple real estate directories market and categorize Retreat at Dustin as a 55+ active-adult community, but no recorded deed restriction, township or county zoning ordinance, or HOA governing document independently confirming a legal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) age restriction specific to this community was found. The community's own resident portal requires membership login, so its bylaws could not be reviewed. Buyers should request the association's current governing documents and confirm actual age-verification and occupancy requirements directly with the HOA board before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Retreat at Dustin is sold out, buyers can no longer choose from M/I Homes' original floor plans or customize new construction; every purchase today is a resale, subject to the prior owner's condition and updates. A current HOA fee, the exact final home count (sources conflict between 52 and 120), original new-construction pricing, and whether the community carries a legally recorded age restriction rather than simply being marketed as active-adult could not be confirmed -- buyers should independently verify the community's actual age-qualification status and current governing documents with the HOA before purchasing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Delaware County cluster, Retreat at Dustin is smaller and already fully built out compared with The Cottages at Northlake in nearby Sunbury, which remains in active development, and it offers freestanding rather than attached condo living, distinguishing it from the Epcon 'Courtyards' communities concentrated around Powell.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables by floor plan at Retreat at Dustin.

Is Retreat at Dustin still selling new homes?

No. Multiple sources confirm the community is sold out, with zero new homes remaining. All current purchases at Retreat at Dustin are resales.

How many homes are in Retreat at Dustin?

Sources conflict: one directory reports 52 homes built in total, while the community's own resident association site describes 120 individual condominium homes. The exact final figure could not be verified.

Is Retreat at Dustin a legally age-restricted 55+ community?

It is consistently marketed and categorized as a 55+ active-adult community by builder M/I Homes and real estate directories, but a recorded deed restriction or governing-document age requirement was not independently confirmed. Buyers should verify current age-qualification rules directly with the HOA.

What kind of homes does Retreat at Dustin offer?

Freestanding ranch condominiums across four models (Augusta, Beaufort, Charleston, and Durham) ranging from 1,628 to 2,543 square feet, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private backyard, and an attached two-car garage.