Rendering: The Averly Richmond Hill mixed-use development with 291 residences and retail pad sites along Ford Avenue
Richmond Hill, Georgia, September 8, 2025
ECI Group has broken ground on The Averly Richmond Hill, a $60 million mixed-use development along Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill, Georgia. The project will deliver 291 residential units — 243 apartments and 48 three-story townhomes with two-car garages — plus more than 3.5 acres of retail pad sites with high-visibility frontage. On-site amenities will include an 8,400 sq ft clubhouse, fitness center, co-working space, pool, dog park and amenity courtyards. ECI Construction leads construction with financing from Synovus and CIBC; retail pads are being marketed for ground lease and tenant fit-out.
A new mixed‑use project has officially broken ground on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill, Georgia. The development, named The Averly Richmond Hill, is being built by a single firm handling development and construction and is budgeted at $60 million. The project will deliver 291 residential units along with more than 3.5 acres of ground‑level retail pad sites aimed at new tenants.
The community includes 243 apartment residences and 48 three‑bedroom townhome residences770 to 1,449 square feet. Townhomes are planned as three‑story units with attached two‑car garages and sizes reported from roughly 1,851 to 1,984 square feet
On‑site retail and timeline
The site includes two separate parcels planned with ground‑level retail and offers more than 3.5 acres of pad sites available for ground lease. The developer plans to deliver pad‑ready retail sites in Q1 2026 to allow tenants to begin build‑out. Retail leasing is being handled by local commercial agents with listings for high‑visibility frontage along Ford Avenue.
Resident amenities will include an 8,400‑square‑foot clubhouse with a clubroom, a modern fitness center, a co‑working area, automated package facilities, an expansive pool, a dog park and two landscaped amenity courtyards. Every residential unit will feature open‑concept layouts, in‑unit laundry with full‑size washers and dryers, walk‑in closets, a private balcony or patio and ceiling fans in primary living areas. Finish packages include vinyl plank flooring that resembles hardwood, quartz countertops with undermount sinks, designer cabinets and light fixtures, tiled backsplashes and bathroom surrounds, and stainless steel appliances.
The project sits on a roughly 30‑acre site along Ford Avenue, less than one mile from I‑95 and positioned in the middle of Richmond Hill’s growing retail and commercial district. Traffic counts near the site exceed 15,000 cars per day, which supports the retail strategy. The location provides direct access to major highways and area job centers, and is in proximity to large local employers such as Hyundai, Gulfstream, the Georgia Ports and Fort Stewart. The community will serve families in the area, including those attending Richmond Hill’s highly rated school district.
The general contractor on the project is the developer’s construction arm. Construction financing was provided by regional and international lenders. Retail pad sites are being marketed for ground lease by local commercial brokers, who are positioning the pads for high‑visibility retail, restaurant and service tenants.
The developer is a privately owned, integrated real estate firm that manages development, construction, investment and property management groups and operates a portfolio of residential communities across the Southeast and Texas. The firm has been active in the Savannah metropolitan area since 2015 and has completed and acquired projects there. Recent capital activity includes a substantial equity infusion that is intended to support broader expansion of investment and lending platforms.
The combined residential and retail plan seeks to capture demand tied to job and population growth in the Savannah metro area, particularly growth driven by industrial and logistics employers. The pad sites and proximity to I‑95 are intended to attract retailers seeking visibility and access to a growing suburban market, while the residential mix aims to offer a range of unit types for singles, families and commuters.
The Averly Richmond Hill is a mixed‑use development on Ford Avenue that will add 291 residential units and over 3.5 acres of retail pad sites to Richmond Hill, GA.
The project includes 243 apartment residences and 48 three‑bedroom townhome residences, for a total of 291 units.
The developer plans to deliver pad‑ready retail sites in Q1 2026 to allow tenants time to build out their spaces.
Amenities include an 8,400‑square‑foot clubhouse, fitness center, co‑working space, automated package facilities, pool, dog park and multiple courtyards.
Construction is being handled by the developer’s construction arm. Construction financing was provided by regional and international lenders; retail leasing is managed by local commercial agents.
The site is under one mile from I‑95, in a growing retail and commercial district, close to major employers and sees more than 15,000 vehicles passing daily.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project name | The Averly Richmond Hill |
| Developer / Owner | Regional integrated real estate developer and builder |
| Project cost | $60 million |
| Total residential units | 291 (243 apartments, 48 townhomes) |
| Apartment sizes | Approx. 770 to 1,449 sq ft |
| Townhome sizes | Approx. 1,851 to 1,984 sq ft (three stories, two‑car garage) |
| Retail pad acreage | More than 3.5 acres; two separate ground‑level retail parcels |
| Retail pad delivery | Pad‑ready by Q1 2026 |
| Site size | About 30 acres on Ford Avenue |
| Location | Less than 1 mile from I‑95, Richmond Hill, GA |
| General contractor | Developer’s construction division |
| Construction lenders | Regional and international banking partners |
| Retail marketing | Local commercial brokerage team handling ground leases |
| Amenities | Clubhouse, fitness, co‑working, pool, dog park, courtyards, package facilities |
| Nearby employers | Hyundai, Gulfstream, Georgia Ports, Fort Stewart |
| Traffic | More than 15,000 vehicles per day near the site |
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