The Courtyards at Oak Grove, Durham, NC
An Epcon courtyard-home neighborhood in northeast Durham with first-floor owner’s suites, lawn maintenance included, planned amenities, and no recorded age restriction.
New courtyard homes with first-floor owner’s suites and no age restriction
The Courtyards at Oak Grove is an Epcon Communities new-construction neighborhood in northeast Durham, with its entrance on Doc Nichols Road in ZIP code 27703. The neighborhood includes single-family courtyard homes, carriage homes, and townhomes.
Every published plan puts the owner’s suite on the first floor and is organized around a private interior courtyard. Lawn maintenance is included in the association assessment, but the community does not carry a recorded 55+ age restriction.
Homes are still being built and sold, so buyers can either choose a home site and build or purchase a home that is already completed or further along in construction.
The Courtyards at Oak Grove is not age restricted
The Triangle MLS senior-community field for this subdivision is marked no, and Carolyn’s supplied community copy states that there is no recorded age restriction. Buyers of any age can purchase here.
No 55+ restriction
The community’s design may appeal to active-adult buyers, but that does not create a legal age limitation.
First-floor owner’s suites
Every published plan supports main-level daily living, with optional upstairs space on some plans.
Broader future buyer pool
Without a recorded age restriction, future resale is not limited to age-qualified purchasers.
Lawn maintenance is included in the monthly assessment
According to Triangle MLS listing data as of August 2026, assessments are $250 per month for single-family homes and $285 per month for townhomes.
Budget beyond the HOA: homeowners should also plan for Durham city and county property taxes, individual utilities, homeowners insurance, and any transaction-specific one-time association contribution or closing fee disclosed for the home.
Twelve published plans across three home collections
The published Oak Grove lineup ranges from 1,347 to 2,571 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two to three baths, and attached garages ranging from one to 2.5 cars.
Every published plan places the owner’s suite on the first floor. Several plans can add optional second-floor bonus space, so a specific completed home’s square footage can exceed the base published plan.
Base pricing started at $436,400 according to Epcon as of August 2026. Final pricing depends heavily on structural options, design selections, home site, and whether the home is built to order or already in inventory.
Single-Family Homes
Carriage Homes
Townhomes
The courtyard is the feature that changes how these homes live
Rather than a conventional back yard behind the home, the private outdoor space sits within the home’s footprint and is screened from neighboring views.
Rooms open toward the courtyard, bringing light deeper into the home and creating an outdoor space that feels more connected to everyday living.
Courtyard orientation still matters. Morning light, afternoon heat, neighboring uses, grade, mailbox locations, and amenity parking can all change how two otherwise similar homes feel.
Base pricing and actual closed pricing are very different numbers
Carolyn’s supplied data shows Epcon base pricing starting at $436,400 as of August 2026, while Triangle MLS closings ranged from $490,174 to $981,244 with a median of $771,274.
Options, structural choices, added second-floor space, home site, and finish selections can materially change the final price. Use current builder pricing and the live IDX for today’s numbers.
A broad amenity plan for a community that is still being built
Epcon’s plans for the community include the amenities below. Because construction is ongoing, buyers should verify which features are completed and open at the time they contract or close.
A young neighborhood where the social culture is still taking shape
Oak Grove is still developing, so established clubs, long-running annual traditions, and a mature resident calendar are still forming as people move in.
The physical framework for community life is already part of the plan: clubhouse space, pool, courts, trails, a garden, parks, and gathering areas.
Some buyers like arriving early and helping shape that culture. Others prefer a community with a long-established calendar already running. That is worth deciding before you focus only on the floor plan.
Northeast Durham near the Brier Creek side of the Triangle
The Courtyards at Oak Grove sits off Doc Nichols Road in northeast Durham, inside Durham city limits and ZIP code 27703. The broader corridor connects naturally toward Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Brier Creek, downtown Durham, Duke, and Falls Lake.
New construction versus resale, and age restricted versus unrestricted
These are the practical differences Carolyn highlighted when comparing Oak Grove with nearby Durham-area communities.
The Courtyards at Oak Grove
Epcon · no age restriction · new construction · choose a home site and finishes while inventory allows.
View Current ListingsThe Courtyards at Andrews Chapel
Epcon · no age restriction · built out · resale only.
Explore Andrews ChapelCarolina Arbors
Del Webb · recorded 55+ community · built out · resale only.
Explore Carolina ArborsCreekside at Bethpage and Fendol Farms are additional 55+ resale communities Carolyn identified for comparison. Oak Grove differs most clearly because it is still selling new construction and carries no age restriction.
Current listings in The Courtyards at Oak Grove
Builder inventory homes and resales can both appear in the live search below. For homes or home sites not yet released publicly, contact Carolyn directly.
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What I tell buyers before they visit the sales center
New construction has a different sequence from resale. The order of decisions matters.
Establish representation before builder registration
The sales representative works for the builder. If you want buyer representation, arrange it before the first builder registration or tour. Buyer-agency compensation should be discussed and put in writing before touring.
Structural decisions close first
Choices that change the shape or function of the home can lock before cabinets, counters, flooring, and other finish selections.
Walk the actual home site
Courtyard orientation, grade, nearby parking, mailboxes, and neighboring uses can make two identical plans feel very different.
Understand the base-price gap
Build a realistic total early. Structural options, finish selections, and added space can move the final number well beyond the advertised starting price.
Inspect the new home
A new house still benefits from independent inspection, including a pre-drywall inspection when the construction schedule allows and another inspection before closing.
Ask about current incentives
Builder incentives can change with inventory and timing. Compare the real value of the current offer before committing.
Plan the sale of your current home early
If you already own a home, work out the sequence between selling, building, and closing before you are committed to a particular home site.
Frequently asked questions about The Courtyards at Oak Grove
Is The Courtyards at Oak Grove age restricted?
No. There is no recorded age restriction at The Courtyards at Oak Grove, and buyers of any age can purchase here. The single-level design and included lawn care appeal to people who want less house to maintain, but that is a design choice rather than a rule about who may own a home.
How much are the HOA dues at The Courtyards at Oak Grove?
Assessments run $250 per month for single-family homes and $285 per month for townhomes, based on Triangle MLS listing data as of August 2026. New communities adjust assessments as the neighborhood builds out and the association takes over from the builder, so the current figure for a specific home comes through in your resale package during due diligence.
What do the HOA dues cover?
The assessment covers lawn maintenance at your home, upkeep of the common areas and green space, and access to and maintenance of the amenities including the clubhouse, pool, and courts. Your own utilities, insurance, and interior maintenance stay with you.
Are the homes at The Courtyards at Oak Grove single story?
Every published plan places the owner’s suite on the first floor, so daily living happens on one level in all of them. Several plans offer an optional second-floor bonus space above, which is where the larger square footages on record come from. If a true one-level home with nothing upstairs matters to you, say so early, because it narrows both the plan list and the home sites.
Can you rent out a home in The Courtyards at Oak Grove?
Recorded restrictive covenants govern this subdivision, and rental rules live inside those documents along with any limits on lease length or the number of homes that may be rented at once. Anyone buying with rental plans should have those covenants read closely before the due diligence period ends, which is something handled for you rather than left for you to sort out.
What county is The Courtyards at Oak Grove in, and what are the taxes like?
The Courtyards at Oak Grove is in Durham County, inside Durham city limits, in the 27703 ZIP code. Being inside city limits means both the city and county tax rates apply and city services handle water, sewer, and trash. Rates are set each year by the city and county, so the current year’s figures are what get run for a specific home rather than a number quoted from memory.
Official Community Information
Community entrance: 1702 Doc Nichols Road, Durham, NC 27703
Epcon sales center: 1104 Salford Court, Durham, NC 27703
Builder: Epcon Communities
While the community is still under construction, the builder controls the association. Governing documents, the current assessment for a specific home, and association rules are the authoritative sources for the transaction.
Thinking about The Courtyards at Oak Grove?
I can help you compare plans, evaluate home-site orientation, understand the pricing gap between base and finished homes, review builder incentives, coordinate inspections, and plan the timing around selling your current home.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation at calendly.com/carolyn-cteliving, or call or text 919-500-6159.
Carolyn Graven, NC License #319609
Keller Williams Elite Realty
245 NC-54, Ste 101, Unit-01, Durham, NC 27713
Call or text: 919-500-6159
Email: carolyn@cteliving.com
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