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The Courtyards at Andrews Chapel

Epcon Communities attached villa community in the Brier Creek area of Durham — 5 minutes from Brier Creek Shopping Center, not age-restricted but designed for low-maintenance retirement living with exterior and lawn maintenance included in HOA.

~120Homes
$285/moHOA / Month
$350K–$550KPrice Range
~0.87%Durham Co. Tax Rate
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Amenities

Clubhouse with fitness center
Outdoor pool and patio
Gazebo
Scenic ponds with walking and biking trails
Parks and natural space
Exterior home maintenance (HOA included)
Lawn care (HOA included)
Roof maintenance (HOA included)

What Buyers Need to Know

The honest pictureThe Courtyards at Andrews Chapel is technically not age-restricted — it's a low-maintenance community designed to attract 55+ buyers who want exterior maintenance handled. The HOA includes roof, lawn, and exterior home maintenance — effectively a condo-style ownership model in a single-family/villa format. The Brier Creek location (Durham side) is excellent: 5 minutes to Brier Creek Shopping Center, 15 minutes to Duke Medical, 20 minutes to RDU.

True Cost

All-in monthly cost — $425K The Courtyards at Andrews Chapel home

HOA fee$285/mo
Durham Co. property tax (~0.87%)~$308/mo
Homeowners insurance~$100–$130/mo
Utilities~$180–$230/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$873–$953/mo

Durham County tax at ~0.87% applies. The $285/month HOA includes exterior maintenance, roof, and lawn — significantly more coverage than most HOAs at this price. Net-adjusted for maintenance savings, the effective HOA cost is lower than it appears for buyers who would otherwise pay for those services separately.

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