Century Communities opens Echo Grove home community in Cumming
Echo Grove is opening off Oak Hollow Way with homes starting in the low $600,000s, adding another high-priced subdivision to a county already under growth pressure.
Century Communities is opening Echo Grove at 8510 Oak Hollow Way in Cumming, where homes will start from the low $600,000s and range from 2,770 to 3,829 square feet. The new single-family community includes estate-sized homesites, flexible ranch and two-story floor plans, and optional 3-car detached garages, with a grand opening set for Saturday, June 27, after a VIP ribbon-cutting preview for local real estate agents on Thursday, June 25.
Echo Grove targets buyers looking for new construction with access to the Forsyth County School District, Lake Lanier and north Forsyth’s retail corridors. The site sits near Highway 400, Cumming City Center, Lanier Commons and North Georgia Premium Outlets. Century Communities Division President Tom Bowers said Echo Grove is a “strong opportunity for homebuyers seeking new construction in a desirable North Georgia location.” The company also points to quartz countertops, tile backsplash, LG stainless-steel appliances, a built-in wall oven and gas cooktop, along with walking trails and a playground.
Forsyth County’s July 1, 2025 population estimate reached 282,805, up 12.5% from the 2020 census base, and the county listed 98,879 housing units and 1,743 building permits in 2025.
In mid-May 2025, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners extended a 180-day moratorium on new residential rezoning applications through November 11, 2025, while a separate resolution paused approvals for some undeveloped projects zoned before 2017. The county tied that slowdown to growth and infrastructure strain, especially in areas where roads and schools are already under pressure. A June 5, 2025 comprehensive-plan interim amendment also revised zoning classifications in the North GA 400 character area.
Forsyth County Schools serves more than 54,000 students, and enrollment has grown 40% over the past decade. East Forsyth High School opened on July 17, 2021 to help relieve overcrowding at North Forsyth High School and Forsyth Central High School.
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