The Towns at Blue Jay anchors DR Horton’s only townhome community in their entire Coastal Georgia footprint — a Coming Soon, 50-homesite Express Series project in Rincon offering 3-bedroom attached townhomes from the $294s. If you shop lower-maintenance new construction in Effingham County or single-family Express Series sits out of reach elsewhere in the corridor, The Towns at Blue Jay deserves a watch.
The Towns at Blue Jay at a Glance
Status: Coming Soon. 50-homesite community, with sales not yet active as of late May 2026. 3-bedroom attached townhomes, two floor plans available (Dillon and Duncan), with single-car attached garages. Starting prices from the $294s. Express Series product line. Location: Rincon, Effingham County (Effingham County Schools). DR Horton’s own copy calls Blue Jay “one of the lowest-priced new construction opportunities in Effingham County” — and given the 50-lot scale, it ranks as the largest townhome community Horton brings to Coastal Georgia.
Inside the Express Series Townhome Spec
The Express Series spec follows the same baseline as Horton’s single-family Express communities — open-concept main floors, shaker cabinets, quartz or granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring through main living areas, and the Home Is Connected smart home package. The townhome format trades the yard for the lower price band and lower maintenance — exterior maintenance, lawn care, and some shared amenities typically roll into the HOA. Specific HOA dues and inclusions publish when sales open. DR Horton ranks as the #1 American Homebuilder since 2002 (Builder Magazine).
Schools and Commute Near The Towns at Blue Jay
The community sits in the Effingham County School District. Specific school zoning confirms at sales launch — likely Blandford Elementary or a comparable Rincon-zone elementary. Commute math from Rincon: Pooler retail and Gulfstream reach 15-20 minutes south via Highway 21, the Port of Savannah hits roughly 25 minutes, and the Hyundai Metaplant runs about 35-40 minutes via I-95 (Rincon Census QuickFacts).
Who Townhome Buyers Tend to Be
The fit lands on buyers who want into Effingham County pricing at the lowest possible entry point — first-time buyers, younger professionals, military families, single-income households, and investors looking at new construction townhomes as a rental product. The 3-bedroom plans give some flexibility for small families or roommates that a 2-bedroom townhome wouldn’t. The attached-garage component marks a meaningful upgrade over typical entry-level townhomes that offer street parking only.
How It Compares to Other Effingham Horton Options
Within Horton’s four Effingham communities, this one holds the only townhome product and the lowest entry price. Palm Ridge (Guyton, single-family Express) steps up next — small single-family homes in the South Effingham school zone at a similar starting price band. Laurel Grove (Guyton, Tradition) sits as the move-up. Long Leaf Village (Rincon, Express) closes out. If you want a Rincon address at the lowest possible price band, this community delivers once sales open.
Working With Me on The Towns at Blue Jay
Coming Soon communities reward buyers who join the early-interest list before launch. Pre-launch inventory typically receives first pricing and the broadest lot/end-unit selection. Townhome end units versus interior units, proximity to the future amenity area, and HOA dues structure rank as the three points worth pushing on at pre-launch. I bring early-interest list strategy, contract review when sales open, walkthrough advocacy through framing and pre-drywall, and post-close warranty advocacy. No cost to you — the buyer’s-agent commission already builds into the price either way.
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This page updates as The Towns at Blue Jay status and pricing change. Last refreshed May 2026.