Jerome Village / Plain City · Union County · Epcon
The Courtyards of Hyland Meadows
An Epcon active-adult enclave inside master-planned Jerome Village — with a second association layer most buyers don’t notice until closing. Here is the full picture.
The community
Hyland Meadows is one of Epcon’s more upscale Columbus communities, set inside Jerome Village — a large master-planned development straddling the Dublin/Plain City area in Union County. The homes are Epcon’s luxury single-level ranches with private courtyards, and the amenity set includes a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, fire pit, pickleball, and walking trails. The price ceiling here runs higher than most Courtyards communities — into the high $600ks — reflecting the Jerome Village address and the larger plans available.
The detail to catch: Living inside Jerome Village often means a master-association fee on top of the Epcon community HOA. That second layer funds the broader Jerome Village amenities and common areas. Buyers comparing Hyland Meadows to a stand-alone Courtyards community sometimes miss it and under-budget. Always ask for both numbers.
The real cost math
Hyland Meadows sits in Union County under the Jonathan Alder school district. Here is a representative all-in monthly estimate for a home in the mid $500ks — note the two-tier association cost:
| Monthly component | Estimate (~$550k home) |
|---|---|
| Property tax (Union County, district-dependent) | ~$700–$770 |
| Epcon community HOA | ~$240–$290 |
| Jerome Village master association (if applicable) | ~$60–$100 |
| Homeowners insurance | ~$130–$170 |
| All-in, excl. mortgage & utilities | ~$1,130–$1,330/mo |
The honest take
Hyland Meadows suits the buyer who wants a higher-end Epcon home in a polished, master-planned setting and values the Jerome Village environment — the trails, the ponds, the cohesive design standards. The Jonathan Alder schools and the Dublin-adjacent location keep resale demand healthy.
The honest cautions: this is one of the pricier Courtyards communities, and the dual-association structure pushes the true monthly cost above what the Epcon HOA alone suggests. Union County tax districts vary, so the parcel-level number matters here more than usual. If your budget is built around a single HOA line, re-run it with both layers before you commit.
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