If you want small-town warmth and big-city culture in the same place, take a look at Lennar's Atlanta-region communities, starting with Lexington Meadows in Athens, GA. This boutique community of new single-family homes is just four miles from the University of Georgia and minutes from historic downtown Athens. You'll be close to game days, live music, local restaurants and miles of trails. Discover what makes Athens a great place to live and why Lexington Meadows deserves a spot at the top of your home tour list.
Athens is a wonderful place to live for people who want the spark of a lively college town, a famous music scene and real Southern hospitality, all at a cost of living below the national average. Athens and Clarke County share a consolidated government and are home to about 129,900 residents, enough to feel vibrant while keeping a close-knit, friendly character.
Overall prices in the metro run below the national level, and housing costs run roughly 23% below it, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. That leaves more room in your budget for patio dinners downtown and weekend trips to the mountains.
The University of Georgia anchors the local economy and gives the city a steady, youthful energy. On game days, the whole town turns red and black as fans pack into Sanford Stadium. The creative spirit also runs deep here. On almost any night you can still catch the next great band playing a downtown stage.
Athens was incorporated in 1806 and named after the classical Greek center of learning. Today the city mixes college-town energy with Southern history, and offer residents plenty to do with a famous music scene and lots of green space. Check out the city’s local attractions and imagine how life might look.
University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium: Spend fall Saturdays cheering on the Bulldogs at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, which seats more than 93,000 fans.
Downtown Athens: Victorian storefronts are home to well-loved restaurants, boutique shops and music venues like the 40 Watt Club and the Georgia Theatre, where the Athens Music Walk of Fame runs past the marquee.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia: This 313-acre preserve has themed gardens, wooded trails, a tropical conservatory and a 2.5-acre children's garden, with free admission and parking.
Sandy Creek Park: Hike more than 20 miles of trails, swim at the beach on 260-acre Lake Chapman, play disc golf or let the dog run in the off-leash park.
Firefly Trail: Walk, run or bike nearly seven miles of paved rail-trail in Athens-Clarke County. When finished, the trail will stretch 39 miles to Union Point.
Athens Farmers Market: Every Saturday, more than 40 vendors set up at Bishop Park with seasonal produce, baked goods, flowers and handmade crafts, plus live music.
Rady to own a home in Athens? Lexington Meadows offers four floorplans built for how people live today. There are efficient designs for first-time buyers and roomier four-bedroom layouts for growing households, so each plan gives everyone space to settle in. The community is zoned for Clarke County Schools.
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Athens offers a rare mix of affordability, culture and community. Spend your Saturdays cheering in the stadium, your evenings catching live shows downtown and your weekends exploring historic streets and peaceful neighborhoods that make it easy to feel at home.
If you're ready to see what life in the Classic City could look like for you, discover brand-new homes close to everything Athens offers at Lexington Meadows. Start your journey home today by visiting HERE.
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