Blue Ridge Mountains / Northwest Georgia
Lyerly · Chattooga County
Community type: A manufactured-home or park-model land-lease community, often 55+/active-adult, that accommodates tiny living.
Silver Hill Escape is a two-phase River Ridge Escape community in Lyerly, Georgia—Phase 1 offers fee-simple purchasable lots (~3/4 acre, ~$20,000 plus site improvements) and Phase 2 is a gated land-lease village with 31 lots, pool, dog park, pavilion, and mountain-view common areas. Phase 2 requires homes purchased from River Ridge Escape; resales occasionally available on both phases. Four miles from the Chattooga River and close to Sloppy Floyd State Park and the Pinhoti Trail.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Phase 2: utilities included in $4,000 site prep. Phase 1: buyer extends power during site development (~$25,000–$30,000 estimated). |
| Waste & Sewer System | Engineered septic and water connections—Phase 2 site prep includes utility tie-in; Phase 1 buyer-funded. |
| Build Certifications | Phase 2: park model RV with porch/deck 120–800 sq ft, purchased from River Ridge only. Phase 1: tiny home, park model, or stick-built with buyer-led development. |
| Pet Constraints | Dog park in Phase 2 common area. Pet-friendly community with standard courtesy rules. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Phase 2
$495/mo
or $5,445/yr all lease lots
Phase 2: $495/mo or
$5,445
/yr all lease lots
Phase 1: fee-simple ~
$17,500–$20,000
per lot plus site development.
Phase 2: $495/mo or /yr all lease lots. Phase 1: fee simple ~ per lot plus site development.
Turn-key & purchase benchmarks
Phase 2
$4,000
site prep fee (utilities, driveway, landscaping, patio)
Phase 1 land/home combos occasionally listed (~
$179,000+
)
Phase 2 resales ~
$120,000–$123,000+
plus $495/mo lease.
Utility inclusions
Phase 2 lease includes ground lease and access to pool, dog park, pavilion, and hiking trail. Phase 1 optional amenity membership $150/mo or $1,650/yr.
Lease mechanics
Phase 2: site prep fee (utilities, driveway, landscaping, patio). Phase 1 land/home combos occasionally listed (~). Phase 2 resales ~ plus lease.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Phase 2 lots ~3/4 acre for one park model plus porch/deck up to 800 sq ft. Phase 1 ~3/4 acre with custom development.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
River Ridge build packages for Phase 2—mountain cabin aesthetic with metal roofs and covered porches.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Composting and greywater prohibited—community septic grid required.
Off-grid adaptations
Solar subject to community review; Phase 2 emphasizes grid-connected park models.
Site edibles & gardens
Individual lot gardening in Phase 1; Phase 2 landscaping included in site prep.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Chattooga County?
Silver Hill Escape Phase 2 is a gated land-lease park-model community—not the same as owning a Chattooga County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Phase 1: ~3/4-acre fee-simple lots ($17,500–$20,000+ plus $25,000–$30,000 site development). Phase 2: ~3/4-acre gated lease lots with utilities, driveway, landscaping, and patio included in $4,000 site prep—homes must be purchased from River Ridge.
Phase 1: purchasable lots with optional annual membership ($150/mo or $1,650/yr) for Phase 2 amenities. Phase 2: 31 lease lots at $495/mo or $5,445/yr with $4,000 site prep fee; rental cap at 10% of Phase 2 homes. Land/home combos and Phase 2 resales periodically listed.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Gated
- Ownership path
- Pool
- Clubhouse
- Pickleball / sports
Stewardship disclosures
Phase 2 gated with rental cap (10% of homes). Phase 2 BYO tiny homes prohibited—homes must be purchased from River Ridge Escape. Phase 1 renters do not receive Phase 2 amenity access even with owner membership.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.