The Courtyards at Lochmere, Cary, NC
A boutique Epcon neighborhood of courtyard homes designed around main-floor living, private outdoor space, low-maintenance ownership, and a right-sized amenity package in established southern Cary.
A small courtyard-home neighborhood in an established part of Cary
The Courtyards at Lochmere is a small Epcon Communities neighborhood of single-level courtyard homes in Cary, North Carolina, marketed by the builder as a 55+ active lifestyle community. Construction began in 2024 in Wake County, and now that the neighborhood is finished, homes here come available as resales.
The practical appeal is a combination of main-floor living, a private outdoor courtyard, lawn maintenance through the association, and a smaller community footprint than the large active-adult campuses elsewhere in Wake County.
Because the neighborhood is boutique in scale and the sales record is still short, individual home layout, courtyard orientation, condition, and pricing strategy matter considerably when a resale becomes available.
The builder’s marketing and the recorded declaration are two different things
Epcon markets The Courtyards at Lochmere as a 55+ active lifestyle community. The recorded declaration is what actually governs any age requirement, including the rules for younger household members, so the documents—not a brochure or listing remark—are what buyers should rely on.
55+ active lifestyle
Epcon markets Lochmere specifically as a 55+ active lifestyle community.
The recorded declaration
Household-age rules and any exceptions come from the community’s recorded documents.
Read it before you commit
Carolyn pulls the declaration and reviews the applicable age language before the due diligence period expires.
$240 a month, with lawn care and community amenities included
The homeowners association assessment is $240 a month, consistent across the sales recorded in Doorify MLS in 2025 and 2026. Epcon’s courtyard-home model is designed around lower-maintenance ownership, with the association handling the yard work.
Current recorded figure
Consistent across the Lochmere sales recorded in Doorify MLS in 2025 and 2026.
Less exterior upkeep
Mowing, mulching, edging, and raking are handled through the association.
Clubhouse, fitness & pool
The assessment also supports the community amenities, common grounds, and paths.
What sits outside the HOA dues
Town of Cary utilities, electric service, gas service, internet, television, homeowners insurance, and property taxes remain separate owner expenses.
What to verify at closing
Any one-time contribution or transfer fee, current reserve position, assessment history, and updated dues should be verified through the association’s resale documents.
Property tax combines the Wake County rate with the Town of Cary rate. Both are set and published separately each year.
Courtyard living is the signature feature
Homes run from 1,809 to 3,007 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two or three baths, and an attached two-car garage. Every plan places the owner’s suite on the main floor.
Some plans add a second floor for a bonus room or additional bedroom, so “single level” should be confirmed home by home. The Portico is one of the plans offered here.
The private outdoor courtyard sits within the footprint of the home rather than simply behind it. Most homes include a flex room that can work as an office or den, while finishes vary depending on how the original owner specified the build.
- 1,809–3,007 sq ft
- 2–4 bedrooms
- 2–3 baths
- Attached two-car garage
- Owner’s suite on main floor
- Optional second-floor space on some plans
Check the exact configuration of the home you are considering
The plan mix is relatively narrow because this is a boutique neighborhood. That makes the details of each individual home—main-floor configuration, optional upper-level space, courtyard orientation, and finish level—especially important at resale.
A plan name alone does not tell the full story, so Carolyn verifies the actual layout and features of the specific property before you rely on them.
Smaller in scale, without giving up the everyday amenities
This is a right-sized amenity set rather than a resort campus. Buyers comparing Lochmere with larger active-adult communities in Wake County should expect fewer facilities here and, in exchange, a much smaller neighborhood.
- Clubhouse for gatherings and community events
- Fitness center
- Outdoor pool and patio seating
- Walking trails and bike paths
- Pet friendly
- Lawn maintenance through the association
A boutique community runs on neighbors rather than a large staff
Large active-adult communities may employ a full-time lifestyle director and publish a large monthly club calendar. A neighborhood of this size works differently: the clubhouse is available for residents to use, and the social rhythm depends on the people living there at the time.
Before a purchase, it is worth asking whether a social committee is active, how often the clubhouse is used, and whether residents organize recurring activities. Those answers can change as a young neighborhood settles in.
Established southern Cary rather than a new growth corridor
The community sits in the 27518 area of Cary, entirely inside Wake County and inside Cary town limits, with homes along Stokley View Drive.
Nearby destinations include Waverly Place and Kildaire Farm Road shopping and dining, WakeMed Cary Hospital, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, Koka Booth Amphitheatre and Symphony Lake, Downtown Cary, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and Research Triangle Park.
Important distinction: The Courtyards at Lochmere is its own Epcon community with its own homeowners association, amenities, and assessment. The larger Lochmere neighborhood and the nearby golf club are separate entities. Golf club membership is not included in these HOA dues.
How The Courtyards at Lochmere compares with nearby Epcon communities
The useful comparison is size, square footage, dues, resale pricing, and whether you want an established resale neighborhood or a community that is still building.
The Courtyards at Lochmere
Epcon in Cary · 1,809–3,007 sq ft · $240 monthly dues · recorded sales from $765,000 to $937,000.
View Current ListingsThe Courtyards at West Cary
Epcon in Cary · 1,523–2,503 sq ft · roughly $220–$280 monthly dues · recorded sales from $620,000 to $710,000.
View CommunityThe Courtyards at Oak Grove
Epcon in Durham · 1,347–2,571 sq ft as built · $250 single-family / $285 townhome dues · recorded sales from $490,174 to $981,244.
View CommunityCarolina Preserve at Amberly
A much larger Cary active-adult community, better suited to buyers who want a full amenity center and a broader club calendar.
View CommunityCurrent listings in The Courtyards at Lochmere
Inventory in a neighborhood this size is thin, so an empty result is normal rather than a sign that nothing ever comes up. The saved search below will show available opportunities when they are active.
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What I tell buyers about The Courtyards at Lochmere
Pricing here takes judgment because the resale record is short. The two recorded sales show how much size, presentation, pricing, and timing can change the outcome in a boutique community.
Confirm the home is truly single level
Several plans offer a second floor. An upstairs bonus room or bedroom changes both the daily reality and the future resale pool.
Stand in the courtyard when you would actually use it
Orientation drives afternoon sun and privacy, so two homes on the same street can feel completely different.
Read the declaration for age and rental rules
Both affect what you can do with the home later, and neither should be assumed from a listing remark.
Compare total monthly cost, not just dues
A $240 assessment that includes lawn care can compare differently once you account for services you would otherwise pay for separately.
Be ready before you need to be. Homes here surface a few times a year, not a few times a month. Financing, preferred layout, and homesite priorities are easier to decide before the right listing appears.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Courtyards at Lochmere a 55+ community?
Epcon markets The Courtyards at Lochmere as a 55+ active lifestyle community. The community’s recorded declaration is what actually sets and enforces any age requirement, including the rule for younger household members, so that document is what I pull and review with you before you commit.
How much are the HOA dues at The Courtyards at Lochmere?
Dues are $240 a month, consistent across the sales recorded in Doorify MLS in 2025 and 2026. The assessment covers lawn maintenance and the community amenities. Expect a separate one-time contribution or transfer fee at closing, which appears in the association’s resale documents.
Is this the same as the Lochmere neighborhood in Cary?
No. The Courtyards at Lochmere is a separate Epcon community with its own homeowners association, its own clubhouse and pool, and its own monthly assessment. The larger Lochmere neighborhood nearby and the golf club that carries the name are separate entities, and membership in the golf club is not included in these dues.
Are the homes single level?
Every plan places the owner’s suite on the main floor, and the community is designed around single-level living. Some plans add a second floor for a bonus room or extra bedroom, so confirm the layout of the specific home rather than assuming it across the neighborhood.
What do homes sell for at The Courtyards at Lochmere?
Two sales are on record in Doorify MLS: $765,000 for a 1,809 square foot home in February 2026 and $937,000 for a 3,007 square foot home in September 2025. With a record that short, current pricing comes from reviewing the active listings and the closest comparable sales in nearby Epcon communities, which is work I do for you before you write an offer. These figures are refreshed quarterly.
Which county is it in, and how do taxes and schools work?
The community is entirely in Wake County and inside Cary town limits, so a tax bill combines the Wake County rate with the Town of Cary rate, each published annually. School assignment is set by address through the Wake County Public School System, and any specific home can be checked at wcpss.net.
Official Community Information
Epcon Communities is the builder. Its official community page for The Courtyards at Lochmere is the builder’s own description of the neighborhood and its floor plans. For anything binding, the association’s recorded declaration, bylaws, budget, and resale package are the authoritative source on dues, age requirements, rental policy, and community rules.
Thinking about buying or selling in The Courtyards at Lochmere?
Whether you are considering a move into the community or thinking about selling a home you already own here, Carolyn can help you compare floor plans, understand what the assessment covers, review the governing documents, and put the limited resale record into context.
Carolyn Graven, NC License #319609
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Call or text: 919-500-6159
Email: carolyn@cteliving.com
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