Villa Rica Townhomes

Written By Alexandria Marie
$625K Alpharetta — Tonya Horton Walkthrough
House Tours ✦ Villa Rica, GA ✦ March 2025
Walkthrough New Build · 2026 Villa Rica, GA $264,990

Brand new, under $265K —
and it just got a price cut.
First-timers, this one's for you.

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Tonya Horton
March 9, 2025
6 min read
📍 1039 Merritt Dr #92, Villa Rica, GA
List Price
$264,990
Price Cut
↓ $10K on 3/9
Bedrooms
3 bd
Bathrooms
3 ba
Square Feet
1,695
Built
2026
HOA / Mo
$75
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Note: Pricing and availability have been updated since this video was filmed. Please refer to the current stats above for the most accurate information.

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Tonya's First Take

Okay listen...a brand new townhome, 2026 build, three beds & baths, excellent space in the primary suite, and it just dropped $10K? If you're a first-time buyer or you're downsizing and tired of paying for space you don't use, this might be a smart move for you...

Tonya Horton

Inside the House

Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Primary
Primary
Kitchen
En Suite
Kitchen
Backyard

What You're Getting

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Kitchen

Granite countertops, large island, 42" upper cabinets, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry. At this price point, that package is impressive. The open concept flows straight into the living area.

⭐ Standout Feature
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Main Living Area

Open concept, high ceilings, good natural light. The layout is smart, it doesn't feel cramped even though this is a townhome. The Edmund floor plan uses the square footage well. Everything flows. You're not going to feel like you're living on top of yourself.

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Owner's Suite

Oversized bedroom. Walk-in closet. Spa-style en suite with both a soaking tub and a separate oversized shower. That's a feature you usually see in homes priced $100K+ higher. The builder clearly put the budget into the primary suite, and it shows.

⭐ Oversized suite at this price is rare
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Smart Home Package

Included. This isn't a flex — it's standard for new builds now — but it's worth noting because it adds real everyday convenience and it's already wired in. No retrofitting, no add-on cost.

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One Thing Worth Knowing

This is a townhome community, so you share walls. That's a lifestyle consideration, not a flaw — just know what you're signing up for.

⚠️ Know Before You Go
✦ Who This Is Actually For

First-time buyers: This is one of the strongest entry points I've seen in Georgia right now. New construction, low HOA, smart layout, and a price that hasn't fully adjusted yet — that combination isn't so common.

Downsizers: If you're tired of maintaining a house that's too big and you want something new, clean, and low-maintenance, this is a serious option. Three beds means you still have guest space.

Investors: Long-term rental, yes. Short-term, check the HOA documents first — always.

✦ The Goods
  • Brand new 2026 construction — zero maintenance surprises
  • Granite, island, stainless — real finishes at this price
  • Oversized owner's suite with soaking tub + separate shower
  • Smart home package included standard
  • HOA is only $75/mo — very reasonable
  • Just got a $10K price cut — builder wants to move it
  • Minutes from I-20 and Downtown Villa Rica
— Worth Knowing
  • Listing photos are the model home, not this exact unit
  • Shared walls — it's a townhome, plan accordingly
  • 1,695 sqft is cozy — not ideal if you need a lot of storage
  • Villa Rica is growing but still early in its development curve
  • Confirm short-term rental rules before buying as investment

The Location

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Commute Access
Minutes from I-20. Atlanta is about 45 min depending on traffic. Solid for a commuter household.
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Market Position
Villa Rica is in a growth corridor. New builds here now are likely going to look smart in 3–5 years.
✦ Tonya's Verdict

An easy yes for the right buyer.

I don't say this about many homes at this price — but this one earns it. Brand new construction, a floor plan that actually works, and a $10K price cut that tells you the builder is motivated (great for negotiation). If you're on the fence, let's go see it in person, don't sleep on it.

✓ First-time buyers ✓ Downsizers ✓ ATL commuters ✓ Low-maintenance seekers ✗ Need lots of storage ✗ No-shared-wall buyers
Alexandria Marie
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