The Courtyards at Carr Farms

The Courtyards at Carr Farms is a boutique 55+ community by Epcon Communities located off Leppert Road in Hilliard, Ohio, roughly 25 minutes northwest of downtown Columbus. Construction began in 2022, with 243 planned luxury ranch homes and townhomes, and new phases still opening through 2026. Epcon has been building courtyard-style homes since 1986, and its signature design — a private garden courtyard tucked into the footprint of each home — is the defining feature here. Homeowners get an enclosed outdoor space that blends seamlessly with the interior living areas, creating the feel of a much larger home while keeping everything on one level. Home designs include both single-family ranch homes and attached townhomes. Floor plans range from about 1,418 to 2,939 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and attached two- to two-and-a-half-car garages. Popular plans include the Palazzo, Promenade, Capri IV, Verona, Torino II, Cambridge, and Provenance. First-floor owner's suites, covered porches, fireplaces, kitchen islands, and spacious family rooms are common options. New construction is still available, with homes starting in the mid-$400Ks and extending into the $700Ks for the larger plans. The community centers on a dedicated amenity clubhouse with 24/7 resident access. Inside, residents find a fitness center, full kitchen, multiple sitting areas, and a three-season room that opens to the outdoor space. Outside the clubhouse are a heated outdoor pool, outdoor seating areas, a pickleball court, and a bocce ball court. Six decorative ponds with fountains thread through the community, and walking paths connect directly to the regional Heritage Rails-to-Trails system — a major draw for cyclists and walkers who want to extend their route beyond the neighborhood. Residents enjoy a genuinely low-maintenance lifestyle. The HOA fee (starting around $231/month and running higher for some home types around $268/month) covers lawn mowing, fertilization, weed control, snow removal, and common area maintenance, along with access to the clubhouse and amenities. A Hilliard Community CDA (Community Development Authority) fee also applies, functioning similarly to a CDD and captured on property tax bills. Location is one of the community's quiet strengths. Downtown Hilliard's Main Street — with its restaurants, bars, and shops — is just minutes away, and a Giant Eagle grocery, the Hilliard YMCA, and Homestead Metro Park are all within a 10-minute drive. Columbus proper, John Glenn Columbus International Airport, and top-tier medical care at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are all roughly 25 minutes away. For buyers who want a walkable, low-maintenance ranch home in a peaceful setting but still close to big-city conveniences, Carr Farms is one of the strongest 55+ options in central Ohio.