The Courtyards of Carmel

The Courtyards of Carmel is an intimate 55+ active adult community by Epcon Communities set on a 59-acre site on the east side of Keystone Parkway between 136th and 146th Streets in Carmel, Indiana. The development consists of 149 single-family luxury ranch homes, each built around a signature private garden courtyard — Epcon's architectural trademark — delivering the feel of a detached villa with low-maintenance living. Construction began in 2021, and the community is now in its final phase with the official Epcon site listing it as sold out, though resales are beginning to appear on the market. Homes come from Epcon's seven-floorplan lineup (Bedford, Haven, Clay, Portico, Promenade III, Provenance, and others), plus Celebration Series designs exclusive to this community. Plans range from roughly 1,700 to 4,000 square feet with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Base prices ran from the low $500,000s to mid $700,000s with upgrades and premium lots pushing finished sales into the $800,000s; the recent average sale price is approximately $773,000. Every home is single-level with open-concept living, light-filled rooms, gourmet kitchen options, owner's suites with dual walk-in closets, optional fireplaces, dens, and flex rooms — all oriented around the private courtyard patio. The resort-style amenity center anchors daily life with a spacious clubhouse, fitness center, multipurpose gathering and meeting rooms, outdoor pool and patio, pickleball courts, bocce courts, community gardening plots, and a scenic pond. Walking and biking trails weave through the community's parks and natural spaces, and residents have direct access to Carmel's famed Monon Trail — a 20+ mile greenway connecting to downtown Carmel, Midtown, and beyond. Social life centers on pickleball, bocce, and gardening groups, with additional clubs and activities organized through the clubhouse. The HOA is $225 per month and covers lawn maintenance, snow removal, and the common amenities, making this a true lock-and-leave lifestyle for snowbirds and busy retirees. The community is managed by Omni Management Services. Location is a signature strength. Carmel is consistently ranked among the best places to live in America, and The Courtyards sits minutes from Clay Terrace (open-air shopping and dining), the Arts & Design District, Midtown Plaza, and the Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts. Downtown Indianapolis is about 24 miles / 30 minutes south, and Indianapolis International Airport is roughly 30 minutes away. The original 19th-century historic home on the property was preserved during development through a partnership with a local preservation agency — a small but meaningful nod to the area's heritage.