Carey Station Road, among Greene County’s major westside corridors leading from Highway 44 to Madison Highway, has seen its share of growth over the years, from Dell Webb to developments off Askew Road.
Soon, it will also lead to two of the largest subdivisions to date for the county, with The Bluffs and Oakdale Forest. Both cement the ever-growing popularity here of making county shaping imprints, where dirt roads and wide-open spaces once defined the landscape.
According to county officials, The Bluffs at Carey Station is crucial to Greene County’s economic development. It will provide housing at more affordable prices for county residents, they claim, though definitive price points are yet to be released.
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau (2025) estimate, Greene County is considered a “solid growth county,” with 21,367 residents. Community growth is considered vital because it promotes business prosperity and an overall improvement in quality of life. Due to Greene’s expanding population and retail sector, it has been better able to fund public services, amenities, and infrastructure. Plus, the county’s proximity to the I-20 corridor has become a beacon for growth and opportunity in the area.
The Bluffs, to be located on the west side of Carey Station Road, will sit upon more than 136 acres and will include 344 lots with a maximum density of four units to an acre. Nearly 45 acres will be set aside as open spaces within the community.
Phase One for The Bluffs is well underway, with some home framing already going up near its entrance at Carey Station Road. The first phase will be completed on 44.65 acres and will comprise 90 lots with two units per acre.
The subdivision roads are private, and the county will not consider the roads for adoption into the county road system. Lot sizes vary from 6,000 square feet to 7,800 square feet, with the largest lot offered in Phase One being 20,900 square feet.
Oakdale Forest, situated on the east side of Carey Station Road, will be significantly smaller at just over 54 acres, including nearly 30 acres of community open space. It’s Phase One is expected to have 97 lots with an average lot size of about 8,400 square feet.
Developer Georgia Capital of Atlanta (GCA) said several price points have been discussed for Oakdale Forest; however, nothing has been put on record so far. GCA cites burgeoning population growth, a strong economy, and nearby lake access as driving factors that bring them to Greene County.
According to the county, due to inactivity, it remains unclear when, or even if, Oakdale Forest will continue to a second phase anytime soon.