Richmond Hill Neighborhoods

Heartwood (Heartwood at Richmond Hill)

A large master-planned community at I-95 Exit 82 with single-family neighborhoods, the Del Webb Savannah 55+ section, rental communities, shops and a school campus.

A Living Richmond Hill guide · Updated November 2026

Quick answer: Heartwood at Richmond Hill is a master-planned community on Belfast Keller Road, half a mile east of I-95 at Exit 82, and it is inside Richmond Hill city limits. It has several single-family neighborhoods, Del Webb Savannah (the 55+ section), two rental communities and a growing commercial district. It suits buyers and renters who want newer construction close to the interstate.

At a glance

Name
Heartwood at Richmond Hill (the developer’s full name), usually just Heartwood
Developer
Raydient Places + Properties, a subsidiary of Rayonier Inc., per the developer
Started
WTOC reported in July 2022 that the first residents were expected by the end of that month
Size
Sources disagree: about 7,000 acres (2022) or roughly 12,000 acres (2026). See below.
Home types
Single-family homes, 55+ single-story homes, apartments and rental homes. The developer says townhomes for sale are “on the way.”
Gated?
Not overall. The developer calls Del Webb Savannah “the gated 55+ section.”
HOA
The developer lists $150 to $250 a month depending on the neighborhood (September 2026)
Entrance
The Outfitters welcome center, 35 Outfitters Park Dr., Richmond Hill, GA 31324
City or county
Inside Richmond Hill city limits, per the developer and City Council agendas

Where it is

The main entrance is The Outfitters, the developer’s welcome center and clubhouse, which the developer places half a mile east of I-95 at Exit 82. From the Outfitters it is about 1.2 road miles to the I-95 merge, by our measurement. Belfast Keller Road is the main road, and the developer also lists Harris Trail Road and Belfast River Road on its community map.

Heartwood is not one front gate. It spreads over thousands of acres, so the map pin below is approximate. The developer’s own acreage figures differ by date. Its 2022 community FAQ said “just shy of 7,000 acres,” and PulteGroup’s August 2024 release also said about 7,000. The developer’s FAQ page in September 2026 says roughly 12,000 acres at Exit 82, part of a 20,000-acre landholding. The land the city took up for annexation in December 2017 was about 5,009 acres, per the City Council agenda. We could not find an official final acreage, so the safe description is thousands of acres. The developer says the plan allows up to 10,600 homes, 3,150,000 square feet of commercial space and 15,800,000 square feet of industrial space.

Heartwood, the St. Joseph’s/Candler urgent care at Heartwood, and J.F. Gregory Park for reference. Pins are approximate, and Heartwood is not one entrance. Open the full map
Free-flow driving distances with no traffic, computed by us with the OSRM public router on October 15, 2026. Origins are street points we approximated from OpenStreetMap, the Outfitters on Outfitters Park Drive and the Del Webb Savannah models on Wood Haven Drive, not surveyed entrances. Peak-hour trips take longer. The developer’s pages say about 20 minutes to Savannah, which is shorter than our measurement.
To From the Outfitters (mi / min) From Del Webb Savannah (mi / min)
Richmond Hill City Hall (40 Richard Davis Dr.) 7.8 / 11 8.6 / 15
Downtown Savannah (2 E. Bay St.) 26.8 / 33 27.6 / 36
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport 24.3 / 30 25.1 / 34
Hyundai Metaplant, Ellabell 35.3 / 45 36.1 / 49

If you plan to commute, drive the route at your own hours first. Our Metaplant commute guide covers the I-95 and I-16 stretch.

Homes and builders

The developer lists four builders: Pulte Homes, Centex Homes, Del Webb and Toll Brothers. Prices change often, so use these as dated starting points, not quotes.

  • Loblolly: the first neighborhood, with single-family homes by Pulte and Centex. The developer’s Centex page says Centex is sold out here.
  • Tupelo and Willis Field: single-family neighborhoods by Pulte. The developer says Willis Field is the closest to the school campus.
  • Covey: a wooded neighborhood of larger homesites by Toll Brothers, listed “from the $500s” and “coming 2027.”
  • Wayline District: a future residential area where the developer says Centex returns in 2027.

Across the Town District, the developer listed homes from the mid $300s to the $700s in October 2026. Pulte’s Heartwood homes are listed from the mid $300s, with one- and two-story plans of 1,858 to 3,320 square feet (developer, September 2026). For current plans and incentives, go to the builders’ own community pages.

Del Webb Savannah: the 55+ section

Del Webb Savannah at Heartwood is the 55-and-older, age-restricted part of Heartwood. Searchers also call it Del Webb Savannah, Del Webb Heartwood or the Del Webb 55+ community in Richmond Hill. PulteGroup announced it on August 27, 2024, as the first vacation-inspired 55+ community in the Savannah region, on 310 acres along the Jerico River with about 700 homes at completion. The first phase was 11 homes.

The developer lists one-story homes with two to four bedrooms and 1,345 to 2,712 square feet, from the mid $300s as of September 2026. PulteGroup’s 2024 release had expected prices “in the $400,000s,” so check the current figure with Del Webb. The developer lists dues of $250 a month for Del Webb Savannah, which it says includes expanded access to the age-restricted amenities and lifestyle programming.

The 2024 release described a clubhouse with a cafe, fitness studio and indoor pool, an outdoor pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a dock and firepit area on the river, a dog park and a lifestyle director. The Varsity House is open, and the clubhouse is slated to open in 2027. Timing for the dock has not been announced.

Rental communities in Heartwood

Two rental communities are part of Heartwood. The Preserve at Heartwood has 302 apartments with one to three bedrooms. It opened in September 2025, and Savannah CEO reported it was developed by Novare Group with BCDC and lists gated entry. Allier at Heartwood offers one- to three-bedroom rentals, and the developer’s pages call it both an apartment community and a townhome neighborhood, so ask which you are touring. We found no official rents for either, and we could not confirm who owns Allier. Contact each community for current rates.

Amenities and shops

  • The Outfitters: a clubhouse with a resident-only pool and pavilion. The developer says its playground (ages 3 to 12), a one-acre-plus lawn called The Green, the lagoon for paddleboards and kayaks, and its trails are open to the public.
  • Bleu Coat Kitchen: the cafe in the Outfitters, open Tuesday through Friday. Hours vary with special events at The Outfitters, so check its Facebook page.
  • Neighborhood pools: the developer lists pools open at Del Webb Savannah, The Preserve and Allier, and Fielders at Willis Field as opening soon (September 2026).
  • Golf carts: the developer says they are welcome on streets and trails.
  • Bē Health: a wellness program the developer built with St. Joseph’s/Candler, with classes, screenings and a navigator for each household.
  • Shopping and dining: the developer lists Poplar Place (EnMarket, Starbucks, Zaxby’s and others) and a newer center called The Row. A grocery store is planned at The Arbor Marketplace, but none has been named or opened yet.

For medical care, St. Joseph’s/Candler lists an urgent care location, Richmond Hill at Heartwood, at 3866 Belfast Keller Road, Building 1, Suite 104 (sjchs.org). Heartwood Commerce Park is the industrial side of the project. The developer names tenants such as Hyundai Mobis, Medline and FedEx.

Schools

Bryan County Schools serves all of Bryan County. We did not find a published school zone for Heartwood, and we are not guessing one. The developer says Heartwood is served by Frances Meeks Elementary, Richmond Hill Middle School and Richmond Hill High School, on one campus. That is the developer’s claim, so confirm it for your address on the district’s south Bryan attendance zone page and with the district before you buy. The new Richmond Hill High School opened in August 2025, with classes starting August 6, WTOC reported. Our Bryan County schools guide explains how zones work.

History

The developer says the land was part of Henry Ford’s holdings and was later managed by Rayonier for decades. That is the developer’s account, and we have not checked it. On December 19, 2017, the Richmond Hill City Council agenda listed an annexation resolution for about 5,009 acres off Harris Trail Road, Belfast River Road and Belfast Keller Road, a rezoning to a City of Richmond Hill PUD, and a utilities and connector-road agreement. In October 2023, WTOC counted about 60 families and about 100 homes built or under construction. By July 2024 it reported 130 occupied homes and more than 400 residents. We found no newer count. Raydient also donated land to the school system, per WTOC.

Living there

  • City services: the developer lists the City of Richmond Hill for water, sewer and trash (912-756-3345), Coastal Electric Cooperative for power, Atlanta Gas Light for gas and Coastal Fiber for fiber (page dated May 2024).
  • City records: the July 1, 2025 City Council agenda included a conditional-use petition for Heartwood Pod 8A, zoned PUD, and a maintenance bond for Heartwood Phase 6B-2.
  • Exterior changes: the developer says they go through a Design Review Committee.
  • Flood zone: the developer says most of Heartwood is in Flood Zone X but the classification can vary by lot. Check your lot.

Frequently asked questions

Is Heartwood in Richmond Hill, GA?

Yes. The developer says it is inside Richmond Hill city limits, and City Council agendas from 2017 and 2025 show the city acting on Heartwood annexation, zoning and permits.

What is Del Webb Savannah at Heartwood?

It is the 55+ age-restricted section of Heartwood, with one-story homes, built by Del Webb (PulteGroup). The developer calls it the gated 55+ section and lists dues of $250 a month (September 2026).

Is Heartwood gated?

Not overall. The developer says the Green, playground and trails are public, and that Del Webb Savannah is gated. The Preserve lists gated entry.

What are the Heartwood HOA fees?

The developer lists generally $150 to $250 a month depending on the neighborhood, about $190 for Pulte and Centex homes, and $250 for Del Webb Savannah (September 2026). Ask your builder for the written schedule.

What schools serve Heartwood?

Bryan County Schools. The developer names Frances Meeks Elementary, Richmond Hill Middle and Richmond Hill High. We found no published zone, so confirm by address with the district.

Can you rent in Heartwood?

Yes. The Preserve at Heartwood (302 apartments, opened September 2025) and Allier at Heartwood both offer rentals. Contact each for current rates.

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Sources

  1. City of Richmond Hill, City Council agenda, Dec. 19, 2017 (annexation of about 5,009 acres, rezoning to City PUD, master development agreement). richmondhill-ga.gov, Agenda Center (read Oct. 15, 2026)
  2. City of Richmond Hill, City Council agenda, July 1, 2025 (Heartwood Pod 8A conditional use, Phase 6B-2 maintenance bond). richmondhill-ga.gov, Agenda Center (read Oct. 15, 2026)
  3. WTOC, “10,000 new homes set to be built along Great Ogeechee Pkwy,” July 5, 2022.
  4. WTOC, “Construction continues on Heartwood development, land donated to Bryan Co. school system,” Oct. 4, 2023.
  5. WTOC, “Heartwood community looks to expand footprint in Bryan County,” July 15, 2024.
  6. WTOC, “Ribbon cutting for new Richmond Hill High School,” Aug. 2, 2025, and “Students begin school year at new Richmond Hill High School,” Aug. 6, 2025.
  7. PulteGroup, “Del Webb Heartwood in Savannah Area Introduces 55+ Amenity-Rich Lifestyle to Georgia’s Coast,” Aug. 27, 2024. pultegroupinc.com
  8. Savannah CEO, Novare Group and BCDC open The Preserve at Heartwood, Sept. 12, 2025. savannahceo.com
  9. St. Joseph’s/Candler, “St. Joseph’s/Candler Urgent Care – Richmond Hill at Heartwood” (3866 Belfast Keller Road, Building 1, Suite 104). sjchs.org (read Oct. 15, 2026)
  10. Bryan County Schools, “School Attendance Zones for South Bryan Students.” bryancountyschools.org
  11. Raydient Places + Properties (the developer), heartwoodlife.com: community FAQ (2022 edition and the page dated Sept. 25, 2026), homebuilder pages (Oct. 1, 2026) and service provider list (May 2024). Used only for claims attributed to “the developer,” which we have not independently confirmed.
  12. Distances: computed by Living Richmond Hill with OpenStreetMap data and the OSRM public router, Oct. 15, 2026.

Facts checked October 15, 2026 by the Living Richmond Hill team. Something changed? Tell us and we’ll update this page.