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Rural THOW community at Savannah Acres near Girard, Georgia.

Augusta Metro / East Georgia

Girard · Burke County

Savannah Acres Tiny Home Community

ActiveEst. 2025RVParkaugusta-metrodragon-tiny-homeslarge-lotsfenced-yards

Savannah Acres is a fresh modern development bringing high-quality, attainable tiny living to the Augusta region. On a rural 4-acre tract prioritizing open skies and personal space, this community partners exclusively with Georgia's Dragon Tiny Homes—guaranteeing structural safety while focusing on simplicity, intentionality, and economic freedom.

Placement intelligence

Park specs & operating terms

Structured pass/fail data for THOW and modular siting—sourced from operator materials and independent research. Fields marked [TBD - Research Component Required] are queued for verification.

Quick-glance park specs

Technical ParameterRequirement / Status
Power InfrastructureIndividually metered underground electrical connection pedestals at every lot pad.
Waste & Sewer SystemConnected to a centralized high-capacity private community septic and sewer main system.
Build CertificationsExclusively NOAH-certified THOWs manufactured by Dragon Tiny Homes. DIY uncertified shells, transient travel trailers, and RVs barred.
Pet ConstraintsHighly pet-friendly—up to two dogs per home with private fenced backyards for off-leash safety; leashes required in open common zones.

Financials & leasing terms

Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.

Lot rent & monthly fees

Starts at

$500/mo

Turn-key & purchase benchmarks

Turnkey Dragon home-and-lot packages typically

$75,000–$115,000

Utility inclusions

Includes space land lease, professional front-yard mowing/landscaping, automated trash collection, and access to planned community gathering spaces. Water and electricity metered separately; optional community Wi-Fi $40/mo.

Lease mechanics

12-month lease with one-month refundable security deposit and small application screening fee (credited toward first month's rent upon approval). Turnkey Dragon home-and-lot packages typically .

Home specifications & placement rules

Dimensional thresholds

Single and double-loft THOW frameworks 20–32 ft long, 240–400 sq ft interior across 26 immediate spaces scaling toward 115 sites.

Aesthetic controls & covenants

Cohesive modern tiny aesthetics via exclusive builder partnership—durable smart-board siding, metal roofing accents, clean undercarriage lines. Front yards maintained by management; backyard gardens welcome. Window AC prohibited; mini-splits required.

Sustainability & permaculture allowances

EarthNest-aligned buyers should confirm closed-loop systems against recorded park rules—not just municipal code.

Alternative waste systems

Composting and greywater prohibited—all plumbing must connect to provided sewer utility lines.

Off-grid adaptations

Rooftop solar supported subject to architectural review; rain barrel collection for backyard gardens encouraged.

Site edibles & gardens

Residents encouraged to plant private backyard vegetable and fruit gardens inside fenced perimeters; planned future communal agricultural plots.

Media & site documentation

Interactive map

OpenStreetMap tiles · scroll zoom disabled to keep page navigation smooth

Park map / site plan
Savannah Acres site plan — Girard, Burke County, Georgia
Video tour

Planning land you own in Burke County?

Savannah Acres is a Dragon Tiny Homes land-lease THOW village—not the same as owning a Burke County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.

Pads & tenancy snapshot

Generous country lots averaging 50×100 ft (5,000 sq ft) with off-street parking and full privacy fencing standard on every site. Dragon Tiny Homes handles transport, placement, and utility hookup on leased lots.

Newly launched and actively scaling—initial phase open for lot reservations with plans to expand from 26 spaces toward a 115-site master plan. Subletting and transient STR restricted; residents sign standard 12-month site leases.

Ownership models surfaced

Own home · lease land

Key amenities

Boolean flags summarize what directories can filter on; they are directional only—operators change pet rules, dock limits, or fitness bundles without notice.

  • Pet-friendly
  • Ownership path
  • Community garden
  • Clubhouse

Stewardship disclosures

Approved under Burke County specialized manufactured and rural residential housing density guidelines. Community rules oversee quiet hours, pet waste courtesy, backyard structural add-ons, and neighborhood visual cleanliness. High-efficiency cooling and heavy-duty structural tie-downs throughout.

Operators evolve rules—triple-check recorded covenants, county interpretations, HOA restrictions, occupancy certificates, and insurance binders aligned to your exact structure classification.