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Creekwood is Paran Homes’ newest community of age-qualified homes. Now selling in Powder Springs, these thoughtfully designed houses are built for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. The open-concept ranch-style floor plans are ideal for homeowners 55+ years of age looking to settle into a neighborhood for the next chapter of their lives.

When you live here, you don’t have to worry about climbing stairs to access the bedrooms, bedrooms, and laundry room spaces. That guaranteed accessibility brings peace of mind and sets Creekwood apart from similar neighborhoods. The floor plans in this community offer three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and up to 1805 Sqft of living space. The front of the home has a beautiful green lawn with a large paved walkway and garage. There’s room to garden in the interior, exterior, and sides for those who enjoy curating curb appeal and making their home stand out with seasonal blooms.

The expansive kitchen has double sinks, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and modern white cabinets. The dark hardwood floors in the common areas (including the screened sunroom) make cleaning a breeze and reduce unwanted odors and stains. Homeowners can use the spacious island to seat several people for meals, or the kitchen nook with additional seating and natural lighting, and the open-concept design allows the living and dining rooms to flow together seamlessly.

The spacious and elegant bedrooms have tray ceilings, carpeted floors, and multiple windows, creating the perfect blend of style and convenience. A designated sitting area allows homeowners to unwind, enjoy a good book, or engage in other relaxing activities. The primary bedroom connects to an en-suite bathroom with carefully designed fixtures and features such as a walk-in shower, seat, non-slip flooring, and a raised toilet. The bathroom is aesthetically pleasing and highly practical, simultaneously promoting independence and safety.

The community amenities and features are an excellent addition to the neighborhood and can increase the property value of your new home investment. Homebuyers can rest assured that safety is Paran Homes’ priority both inside the home and throughout the property with the installed gate at the front of the neighborhood. The gate reduces crime and dissuades unlicensed solicitors from entering the community.

There is also a clubhouse for residents and their guests. The surrounding community is a fantastic area with a lot to do. Creekwood is down the street from the Silver Comet Trail and a short drive to Sweetwater Creek State Park, so staying active with your children, grandchildren, and pets is easy.

For those who love eating out and shopping, the neighborhood is just a few minutes from downtown Powder Springs. For various Mexican and soul food cuisines, you can enjoy nearby eateries, Carzell’s Kitchen, Don Diego, and La Parilla. Popular shopping areas, including Brownsville Commons and Austell Promenade, are nearby for grocery, retail, and daily living needs.

Explore Creekwood – NEW 55+ Community in Powder Springs

Now is the time to move into the home you’ve been dreaming of! Call Creekwood your home this holiday season and ring in the new year knowing you’re exactly where you want to be. This 55+ community is selling quickly. Contact our agent, Fran Torchia, today to learn more about available homes and our current promotions that can save you money!

As you approach retirement, it’s normal for your needs and lifestyle to change. Previously, your career might have taken much of your time, or your children were a major focus. As you settle into this next chapter of life, you might be thinking about potential housing options and which community would be the best fit. 

Paran Homes has two incredible 55+ communities–-Creekwood in Powder Springs and Seaboard Junction in Loganville–-that could be the perfect fit for you. Our neighborhoods are for active individuals who want the comfort and convenience of living in a serene and charming community. 

The Benefits of Living in an Over 55+ Community 

A 55+ community is an active adult-living neighborhood with at least one resident living on each property over the age of 55. These communities are designed to accommodate older residents, so affordability, amenities, and location are massive selling points. 

Typically, these communities offer lower monthly mortgage payments, and the homes cost less than similar houses in the same location. Paran Homes has priced Creekwood and Seaboard Junction starting in the $300s for a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, ranch-style home with a private backyard. This is a steal in today’s competitive housing market!

Homes in 55+ communities offer smaller-sized homes, which is a great way to downsize in this next phase of your life. It might have been easier to store decades’ worth of items you might not have needed or wanted after a few years, but now, you will have the freedom to live the way you want with the things that mean the most to you. Nevertheless, with 3-bedroom homes as our standard, you’ll still have more than enough space for family/grandkids and guests when they visit throughout the year. 

All of our homes are one-story, ranch-style properties, so as you age, you don’t have to worry about walking up and down the stairs every day just to shower or grab a pair of shoes. This floor plan will prevent unnecessary accidents or medical emergencies like a bad fall that could severely affect your activity levels and ability to move around. 

Living in a Paran Homes 55+ community means your home and possessions are safe inside our gated neighborhoods. The security gates deter non-residents from driving inside the community to commit crimes like auto theft or vandalism. Seaboard Junction in Loganville is considered a safe community by Crimegrade and received an A+ rating: “Loganville is in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning 2% of cities are safer, and 98% of cities are more dangerous.” 

One of the best perks of living in 55+ communities is that they provide more amenities than most traditional neighborhoods and are located in great towns with plenty of things to do. A cabana-style clubhouse, community garden, pool, and dog park are all at Seaboard Junction, making it easy to entertain and socialize with family and neighbors. Creekwood has a clubhouse and was strategically built near desirable community features like being down the street from the Silver Comet Trail, minutes from downtown Powder Springs, and a short drive to Sweetwater Creek State Park. This way, you can get to your favorite places within minutes of your front door! 

55+ communities offer residents a sense of belonging and community. Now that your children may have moved out of your home and you are enjoying retirement, it’s important to stay connected with the people you love and still have the opportunity to meet neighbors of similar ages. You can do so in the peaceful and safe neighborhoods of Creekwood or Seaboard Junction. 

Choose an Age-Qualified Community This Year! 

Are you ready to move to a 55+ community this year? Consider Creekwood as your new home! We offer 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes on up to 1805 Sqft of living space at Creekwood. With easy access to I-285 and a short commute to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, this stunning gated community has everything you and your family could want in a new home. This includes an ample green space for staying active, getting fresh air, and meeting up with friends and family. 

If a lifestyle in a rural area is what you’re after, settle in at Seaboard Junction in Loganville! We only have a few homes left with up to 1792 Sqft of living space, so you’ll need to act fast! We’re offering a stunning collection of attached villas with main-floor suites and community amenities that rival many nearby neighborhoods. Think about lounging by the pool or sitting with your dog in the dog park with a good book as we welcome the fall season. 

Now is the time to plan for the next chapter of your story! Call a Paran Homes agent today to learn more about our available homes and current promotions!

Before we choose a homesite on which to build, we consider the people who will potentially live there. While we take pride in the house that Paran Homes is building, we understand that it will be HOME for someone else. With this in mind, we seek out convenience – with access to major highways and shopping, as well as quality of life – with highly rated schools, activities, and entertainment.

Once we’ve identified the best location in which to build, it’s time to negotiate! Our team uses highly-specialized, data-driven tools to arrange the best price, which enables us to pass those savings on to our home buyers. This method makes it possible for us to build the best homes in the most ideal locations. It’s a winning formula!

Now that it’s time to build, we consider the people for whom we are building. What do they need and want in their new home? Are they a young couple just starting their family? Are they mid-career, possibly with teenagers, and they want to expand their activities? Maybe they’re newly retired and are looking for ease and comfort in their life. Our design team considers all of these possibilities when creating a new Paran Homes community.

Paran Homes was founded on our intent to build with superior quality that will deliver a home our customers will love for years to come. Our formula to Identify, Acquire, and Design has worked for our company – and for our home buyers – since 2010. We believe that we have the perfect metro Atlanta home for you!

Now Selling

In thriving Dallas, GA – just 30 miles from downtown Atlanta, find a small-town feel with big-city amenities. One of our fabulous new communities starting in the $400s may be right for your family.

• High Shoals – these homes with 3-4 bedrooms offer flex space and covered porches. The open floor plan and gourmet kitchen make these homes perfect for entertaining.
• Oakleigh Pointe – these 3-4 bedroom homes feature a luxurious owner’s suite on the main floor and are surrounded by lots of green space and an Olympic-size pool.

In Jefferson GA, experience the country club lifestyle with all the luxuries you could hope for just beyond your front door. Our Traditions of Braselton homes are 3-4 bedroom beauties starting in the mid-$400s with main level primary and guest bedrooms in a wonderful open floor plan. Outside are resort-style amenities like a Jr. Olympic pool and splash pad, clubhouse with catering kitchen, and more!

Our two amazing Active Adult (55+) communities feature the luxury living you’ve earned, in communities made for relaxing and socializing. Within your neighborhood, you’ll find 3 bedroom homes starting in the $300s, walking paths, and a community clubhouse perfect for visiting with neighbors or entertaining. Both offer easy access to highways and a short trip to any place you want to be.

• Creekwood is located in Powder Springs, GA, and features thoughtfully designed one level homes with a gourmet kitchen and big open floor plans.
• Seaboard Junction is in Loganville, GA, and features attached villas with an optional screened-in back porch. This community also has a sparkling pool, a community clubhouse, and a community garden.

Whether you’re just starting out, want to live in a luxury resort, or are ready to age in place with comfort and style, you can rely on Paran Homes and our commitment to Identify, Acquire, and Design a beautiful quality home, in a terrific location, where you will happily live for years to come. Contact our sales team and schedule a tour today!

Baby Boomers are known for their independence. The generation works hard, plays hard, and doesn’t want to be told what to do. Naturally, as boomers get older, they are embracing the idea of aging in place.

The National Institute of Health agrees that the best way to maintain good health for a long life is to stay active, surround yourself with loved ones, and interact with the community. Our builders at Paran Homes recognize this and have designed a place that enables young-at-heart home buyers who are age 55+ to find comfort and convenience with an easy life in a beautiful home. We proudly introduce Creekwood, a new luxurious and thoughtfully designed community in Powder Springs.

Located just minutes from the heart of Powder Springs, there’s no better place to age beautifully. With easy access to I-285, and a short commute to Atlanta, this stunning gated community has everything you and your family could want in a new home. This includes a gorgeous and healthy greenspace for walking and getting fresh air and a community clubhouse for gathering with friends and neighbors. Maybe you’ll start a book club, a yoga class, or just gather to share a lemonade.

Our newest selection of age-qualified villas in Powder Springs features attractive three bedroom ranch-style homes starting in the $300s that offer convenient flexibility and easy one-level living. You’ll love the high ceilings and the open floor plan, making entertaining a pleasure. The chef-inspired kitchen is sleek and stylish with granite countertops, tile backsplash, well-functioning island, and stainless steel appliances. Bedrooms are all spacious and comfortable. In the master suite, you’ll find luxurious comfort and a huge walk-in closet. In the bath, the double vanity and zero-step tiled shower with a bench are ideal for ease and pampering.

Outside the community gates, you’ll find an abundance of wonderful activities in downtown Powder Springs, a city rich with history and heritage. Here, you’ll find unique shops, great restaurants, and regular events and festivals. Go a bit further off the square and you’ll find:

• The Seven Springs Museum is home to unique artifacts and photographs that reflect the history of the area.
• Inside the Seven Springs Museum, you’ll find the Southern Quilt Trail with displays of the traditional folk art of quilting.
• If you’re feeling more active, check out Lost Mountain Park with lovely hiking trails, fishing ponds, and the home to the West Cobb Senior Center with lots of activities and resources.
• Head to Sweetwater Creek State Park and you’ll find fantastic hiking and walking trails, fishing, canoeing, waterfalls, and pre-civil war ruins.

It’s possible to age-in-place with comfort and luxurious style. Schedule a visit today to see all the ways that the Creekwood life can be right for you. Talk with our design center experts about all the ways you can personalize your new Creekwood home to best suit your tastes and lifestyle.

When it comes to 55+, active adult, or age restricted communities, there’s often plenty of confusion and questions to go around. Who can live in an active adult community? When does an extended visit violate the covenants? Aren’t there fair housing rules to worry about? What if a spouse dies and the remaining owner is under 55?

55 and older communities have their own rules that vary from one to another, but there are some basic guidelines you can expect to see in the majority of the ones you’ll visit in your home search. We’ll touch base on a few of those, and hopefully give you enough information to ask informed questions of the agent representing the neighborhoods on your short-list.

Does the Fair Housing Act Prohibit 55+ Communities?

The Federal Fair Housing Act says you cannot deny housing or real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and familial status. Age is actually not listed, so developers and communities can set restrictions on who can own property to some degree and within state law.

What Do the Actual Age Requirements State?

For the majority of active adult communities, it’s stated that 1 owner must be 55+, with an allowance for a spouse or partner that is 40+. Children over 18 are sometimes allowed as well, but it’s very rare that children under 18 are allowed to be residents. Children under 18 most often are limited to 30 consecutive days for visits, allowing time for grandkids and others in your life to swing in for up to a full month.

Survivorship for a Significant Other Under 55

According to the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA), at least 80 percent of the occupied units of an age-restricted community must include one resident age 55 or older and the community must show an intent to provide housing for those 55 and up. This sets up an 80/20 rule for most communities to have some leeway for not only surprise children (traditional surprises, inherited surprises, etc.), but leaves room for spouses and significant others that are under 55 to continue to live and own a property after the unfortunate passing of the older partner. Again, this is flexible by community and subject to state laws, not just federal.

The UPside!

While considerations for your own circumstances have to be factored into your search for a community you’ll feel right at home in, the major upside of living in a 55+ community if you qualify is quality of life. You’ll live amongst people with similar values for property maintenance, and are less likely to experience a house next door full of partiers, loud music, or night owls that disrupt the neighborhood peace. Many of these communities have social groups that meet for gaming, hobbies, travel, and entertainment. The HOAs often have landscaping agreements. And, the floor plans are always comfortable with owner’s suites on the main floor, ranch plans, and low maintenance construction.

We have 3 new construction active adult communities in the Metro Atlanta area – all with available homes now. And with our current incentives, you can save on closing costs on select lots when using our trusted lender, Homeowners Financial Group. Have more questions? Reach out to us for the answers!

Our age-qualified 55 plus communities in Metro Atlanta feature homes offer the perfect recipe for convenience and flexibility with comfortable one-level plans. For example, Creekwood is one of our 55 plus communities in Metro Atlanta that features elegant one-level living. Let’s take a look at one of the floor plans here, the Savannah, and all the benefits it offers. Convenient and flexible one-level living is waiting for you.

One-Level Living

When designing 55 plus communities in Atlanta, we understand the importance of one-level designs. The Savannah plan is a ranch-style home with an elegant open-concept design, creating a home full of living spaces that remain accessible as you age. Plus, the one-level design of the Savannah offers a natural flow from room to room. Plenty of memories will be made, laughs will be shared, and long chats will be had – thanks to the connected modern kitchen, family room, and dining room.

Flexibility

Next, the Savannah plan has 3 bedrooms that give you the right amount of space for the active adult lifestyle. The owner’s suite in the Savannah plan has tray ceilings, a luxury bathroom, and walk-in closet. Plus, it also offers convenient extras like a sitting room and door to the covered patio. But, the true flexibility comes from the 2 secondary bedrooms. If you have children and/or grandchildren, a guest bedroom accommodates those exciting overnight stays! And even then, you still have an extra bedroom. Create the work-from-home office of your dreams! 

Convenience

Possibly the most comfortable 55 plus designs are those created with convenient age-in-place features. First, the Savannah plan offers an owner’s suite bathroom with a stepless, walk-in shower. Next, the garage offers walk-up storage, so it is easy to get to your holiday decorations! The one-level design removes stairs from your everyday routine, so you can access every space for years to come. Lastly, these villa-style homes offer a low-maintenance lifestyle!

Our 55 Plus Communities in Atlanta Offer it All

Looking to make a move to one of our age-qualified 55 plus communities in Atlanta? Paran Homes has you covered. In a Paran Homes 55 plus community, you’re surrounded by convenience, flexibility, and comfortable one-level living. So if you are looking for your next move, start here in Powder Springs! Discover more about the Savannah plan by reaching out to an agent at Creekwood in Powder Springs.