Atlanta is a thriving metropolis in northern Georgia. As the capital and most populous city in the state, Atlanta is a great place to live. If you’re considering moving to Atlanta for your retirement, there’s no better place to start your home search than this list of new 55+ communities in Georgia added to 55places.com this year.
These communities offer the perfect balance of convenience, recreation, and quality living—with a range of homes and amenities to suit every kind of budget and lifestyle. Almost all of the communities listed here began development within the last two years and have brand-new homes available for purchase or rent.
BUY
Explore the exciting opportunities available in these new 55+ communities in Georgia! These communities offer a perfect blend of amenities, scenic locations, and vibrant lifestyles, making them ideal if you’re looking to buy a home tailored to your retirement needs.
Northminster Farms – Jefferson, GA
High $300ks – Low $500ks
Northminster Farms is located about an hour northeast of Atlanta. The community is being developed by Three Rivers Homes. Upon completion, there will be a total of 130 single-family homes.
The development plans include 6 home models with two to four bedrooms and up to 2,258 square feet. The interiors feature spacious open floor plans, modern kitchens with quartz countertops, and stone-lined gas fireplaces with cedar mantles. Outside, the homes will include covered patio spaces.
A community homeowners’ association (HOA) provides exterior maintenance, giving residents more free time to enjoy community amenities including a clubhouse with a fitness center and an outdoor pool.
Kelly Preserve – Loganville, GA
Low $400ks – Mid $400ks
Kelly Preserve is another intimate 55+ community about an hour northeast of Atlanta. This gated community will consist of 85 single-family homes. These ranch-style homes come in three models with two to three bedrooms, up to 2,200 square feet, and owner’s suites with walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms.
Homeowners can get to know their neighbors at the community clubhouse, outdoor pool, or outdoor fire pit. The location on the outskirts of the Atlanta metro area also provides the benefit of quiet, neighborhood living, while still being within easy reach of all of the fun things to do in the city.
The Courtyards at Bailey Farms – Dacula, GA
Low $400ks – Mid $600ks
The Courtyards at Bailey Farms will consist of 128 brand-new single-family homes upon completion. The developer, Epcon Communities, is crafting four ranch-style home models with two to four bedrooms and up to 4,055 square feet. Some of these spacious homes will feature optional upgrades including private garden courtyards and flex rooms.
In addition to the community clubhouse, amenities include walking trails, a dog park, a pickleball court, and a community pond with a fishing dock. The HOA also provides lawn care and amenity upkeep, allowing residents of the community to maximize their free time.
Promenade at Sawnee Village – Cumming, GA
Mid $600ks – Mid $800ks
Promenade at Sawnee Village is about an hour north of Atlanta and just minutes from the shores of Lake Lanier. Construction of the 221 single-family homes began earlier this year by developer The Providence Group. Homebuyers will have plenty of options to choose from, with 15 one- and two-story home models featuring three or four bedrooms and up to 3,140 square feet.
The community will feature a clubhouse with a fitness center, a catering kitchen, and a multipurpose space. Outdoors, there will be a resort-style pool with a sundeck, fire pits, pickleball courts, and plenty of greenspaces. Residents of the community will also appreciate the convenience of being within walking distance of retail stores and restaurants.
Soleil Summit Chase – Snellville, GA
Mid $500ks – High $600ks
Soleil Summit Chase is a gated community situated about 45 minutes east of Atlanta. The developer, Patrick Molloy Communities, is planning to build 265 single-family homes. There are eight home models to choose from, with two or three bedrooms, and up to 2,818 square feet. Some homes also include flex rooms, extra garage space, and covered porches and patios.
The community offers residents a wide variety of typical amenities, including a clubhouse with a fitness center and game rooms, an outdoor pool, walking trails, and pickleball courts. However, there are also some unique offerings such as a community post office, a cabana hut, a yoga patio, and an event lawn. Homeowners will also have access to a full-time activity director, ensuring there will be no shortage of fun.
The Cottages at Lake Redwine – Newnan, GA
Low $600ks
For the last entry in the homebuying section of our list, we’re headed about 45 minutes southwest of Atlanta to The Cottages at Lake Redwine. This intimate lakeside community is being developed by Lichty Brothers Homes and will consist of 57 single-family homes. The three available home models have three or four bedrooms and up to 3,601 square feet. Interior appointments include stainless appliances, quartz counters, walk-in pantries, plank wood flooring, tile bathrooms, and gas fireplaces.
Homeowners enjoy low-maintenance living thanks to an HOA that provides full landscaping and lawn care services as well as touch-free valet trash service. With their added free time, residents can take full advantage of the community amenities. Water lovers will rejoice as the community features a junior Olympic-style pool for exercise and a splash-free quiet pool for relaxation. And of course, the 300-acre Lake Redwine is close by for even more aquatic activities.
RENT
If you would like to rent instead of buy during your retirement, take a look at the new 55+ communities in Georgia added to 55places.com this year! These communities offer modern amenities, stylish homes, and a maintenance-free lifestyle tailored for active adults.
Hayloft Suwanee – Suwanee, GA
$2,500s – $3,600s
For our first rental community in this list, we’re back in the northeastern Atlanta metro area. Hayloft Suwanee is made up of 98 single-family and attached homes developed by OneStreet Residential. There are eight home models to choose from, with one- and two-story floor plans, 1,1129 to 1,928 square feet, and one to three bedrooms. All rental units—including the attached models—also have an attached one- or two-car garage.
All interior and exterior home maintenance is provided for tenants by the property management, leaving plenty of free time to enjoy the clubhouse, community garden, outdoor pavilion, and pickleball courts. For more leisure and entertainment opportunities, Downtown Atlanta is just 45 minutes away.
Hayloft Big Creek – Alpharetta, GA
$1,900s – $3,800s
Hayloft Big Creek, situated just 30 minutes north of Downtown Atlanta, is another OneStreet Residential rental community offering attached and single-family homes. It’s currently under construction but will have 113 homes available on completion. The amenities and lifestyle advantages are nearly identical to Hayloft Suwanee. Although, additional amenities here will include a putting green and cornhole but no pickleball courts. There’s also a planned footpath that will connect the community to the Big Creek Greenway walking trails.
Some home models are also shared between these two communities. But here, there are five additional models for a total of 13. These homes range from 786 to 1,928 square feet and feature one to three bedrooms. Some models also have an attached one- or two-car garage.
Everleigh Deerfield – Alpharetta, GA
$1,800s – $4,600s
Everleigh Deerfield is a gated community that consists of 140 apartment homes. Units range from studios to two-bedroom apartments, offering 656 to 1,728 square feet. All homes include in-unit laundry, stainless appliances, and storage space. There are additional appointments as the units move up in size. These may include walk-in closets, breakfast nooks, and outside balconies or patios.
Greystar, the property management company, provides all apartment and common area maintenance, so residents can live worry-free and enjoy their leisure time partaking in the community amenities such as a technology lounge, a library, and an art studio.
Annabelle on Main – Duluth, GA
$1,600s – $3,100s
Annabelle on Main is the “oldest” entry to our list of new 55+ communities in Georgia, with construction completed in 2021. There are 180 apartment units in this mid-rise apartment building and seven floor plans to choose from. They range from 724 to 1,260 square feet and feature one or two bedrooms. Appointments may include in-unit laundry, gourmet kitchens, garden tubs, and walk-in closets, depending on the particular apartment model.
This community has probably the most luxurious amenity list of the bunch, with an onsite hair salon, a private movie theater, and a zen room that offers meditation and massages. As usual, the property management takes care of all apartment maintenance so residents can spend their time enjoying the many leisure opportunities in the community.
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