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July 6, 2026
Move In Before School Starts: Quick Move-In Homes Across the CSRA
The countdown is on. With most CSRA school districts kicking off the first or second week of August, summer is the smartest, and often the last chance to move without disrupting your child's school year. The good news? Ivey Homes has move-in ready homes available right now in every one of our communities, with big incentives to help you get there.
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Move With Kids
Moving is an adjustment for the whole family, but timing makes all the difference. Here's why so many CSRA families aim to close before the first day of school:
- No mid-year school changes. Starting at a new school on day one with everyone else is a lot easier than walking in as the "new kid" in October.
- Time to make friends before the bell rings. Summer gives kids a chance to meet neighbors, explore the new neighborhood, and settle in before the school routine takes over.
- Smoother routines. Unpacking boxes and figuring out morning carpool lines is much easier without homework and after-school activities competing for time.
- Enrollment head start. Moving early means you're not scrambling to transfer school records, immunization forms, or bus routes at the last minute.
- A true fresh start. Kids get a whole summer to settle into their new home — a new room, a new backyard, a new neighborhood — before it's time to focus on the school year.
If you've been on the fence, this is your sign: with the right floorplan and the right incentives, you can be fully unpacked and settled in before the first day of school.
Quick Move-In Homes Available Now
Every Ivey Homes community across the CSRA has a quick move-in home waiting for you and each one comes with incentives to make the move even easier.
Crawford Creek
Hampton II Plan | 5 beds 3 baths | 2,468 sq. ft. | $444,900 Up to $10,000 in incentives available
Zoned for Westmont Elementary School, Evans Middle School, and Evans High School
Caroleton Townhomes
Griffin Plan | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 1,468 sq. ft. | $243,000 Up to $6,500 in incentives available
Zoned for Euchee Creek Elementary School, Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School
Tillery Park
Parkwood Plan | 4 beds 2.5 baths | 2,464 sq. ft. | $405,000 Up to $12,000 in incentives available
Zoned for Euchee Creek Elementary School, Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School
Windsor
1807 Plan | 3 beds 2.5 baths | 1,807 sq. ft. | $311,000 Up to $7,000 in incentives available
Zoned for Merriwether Elementary School, Merriwether Middle School, Strom Thurmond High School/Fox Creek High School
Forrest Bluff
Bradford II Plan | 4 beds 2.5 baths | 2,347 sq. ft. | $378,000 Up to $10,000 in incentives available
Zoned for Hammond Hill Elementary School, Paul Knox Middle School, and North Augusta High School
Incentives That Make Moving Easier
Whether you're using GA Dream, SC Housing, or qualify for our Ivey Honors Program (available to military, first responders, and teachers), these incentives can go toward closing costs, rate buy-downs, or upgrades — helping your budget stretch further right when you need it most. Contact us today to learn more about which programs you may qualify for and how quickly you can close.
Don't Wait for the Bell to Ring
Every one of these homes is quick move-in ready, which means no waiting on a build timeline. You can tour, close, and settle in well before backpacks and school supplies take over the house. With incentives available across every community, now is the time to make the move that sets your family up for a smooth start to the school year.
Ready to see one in person? Reach out to our Online Sales Counselor today to schedule a tour and lock in your incentives before school starts. 706-840-8573
Ivey Homes is a leading new home builder in Evans, Grovetown and Augusta, GA, and North Augusta, SC, with townhome and single-family home pricing ranging from the $220,000’s to mid $500,000’s. For more information about living in or building a new home in Columbia County, Aiken County, or Edgefield County, visit iveyhomes.com! Connect with us on our Facebook page and Text: IVEY to 77848 for convenient updates.
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