Willow Run

Willow Run is a 55+ active adult community in Crestline, Ohio, developed by Brookes Group LLC since 2020. At full build-out the community will include 150 new-construction ranch-style manufactured homes on a land-lease model — residents own their home while leasing the lot for a flat $250/month that covers lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and full access to the community's amenities. Homes are built with modern farmhouse styling and luxury finishes in the kitchens and bathrooms. Floor plans range from roughly 1,244 to 1,580 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, open-concept living/kitchen areas, tray ceilings, stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers with double-sink vanities in the primary suite, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Most homes include attached garages and one-level living designed for easy aging-in-place. New 2026 homes start at $119,000 before site fees, with most sales landing in the $130,000–$200,000 range. Every home comes with a 7-year warranty, an unusual perk in the manufactured-home space. At the heart of the community is a clubhouse with a fitness center, conference/business room, and multipurpose gathering space. Outside, residents have a dog park, pickleball court, walking paths, a fire pit, an outdoor grilling area, and water features woven into the site plan. The overall feel is quiet, small-town, and low-key — this is not a mega-community with hundreds of clubs, but a compact, tight-knit neighborhood where neighbors know each other and lifestyle costs stay genuinely low. Location-wise, Willow Run sits in a rural stretch of north-central Ohio roughly 8 minutes from the Ontario shopping district (Richland Mall, Meijer, Target, Kroger). Mansfield's hospitals and restaurants are a short drive east, Columbus is about 70 minutes south via US-30, and Cleveland is roughly 90 minutes north. Outdoor recreation is abundant — Clear Fork Reservoir, Mohican State Park, Lowe-Volk Nature Center, and multiple local golf courses (Valley View, Woody Ridge, Westbrook Country Club, Cranberry Hills) are all within easy reach, and Lake Erie is about an hour away. For a buyer who wants a brand-new home, warranty coverage, and an active-adult lifestyle at a price point well under what comparable site-built 55+ communities command, Willow Run delivers one of the most affordable turnkey packages in Ohio.