Fairfield Plantation · Villa Rica · Carroll County, Georgia
I am Kelly Berry, team lead of The Home Team. For 28 years I have helped West Georgia buyers and sellers move with clarity, from Lake Tara lakefront homes to fairway lots at the Fairfield Plantation Golf & Country Club.
28+ Years Experience
About Kelly
I am Kelly Berry, team lead of The Home Team, and for over 28 years I have helped clients across West Georgia navigate one of life's biggest decisions, their home. Lake and gated communities like Fairfield Plantation are one of my core specialties. I hold a Georgia real estate license and serve clients through Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, with 378 closed sales on record and 25 sales in the last 12 months alone, per my verified Zillow profile.
To me, this business is personal. It is about relationships, trust, and making sure you feel steady and supported from start to finish. I take the time to truly understand my clients, what matters to them, what they are hoping for, and how I can guide them with clarity and care. My sales span Villa Rica, Carrollton, Temple, Bremen, and the wider Carroll County market, at price points from starter homes to properties near $1 million.
My approach is simple: clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and a steady hand through every step. At the end of the day, home is not just a place, it is where your life happens. And I am here to help you get there with care and confidence.
Kelly Berry · The Home Team
Twenty eight years in the West Georgia market means I have priced, negotiated, and closed through every kind of cycle. From Lake Tara lakefront homes with private docks to new Benchmark builds off Tarnwood Circle, I know what Fairfield Plantation homes are worth and how to win them.
We help you:
Listing Marketing
When Kelly Berry lists your Fairfield Plantation home, it gets a full launch: preparation and staging guidance, professional media, and placement in front of active lake and gated community buyers across Zillow, Realtor.com, and the Keller Williams network. Lakefront and golf-course properties get marketing built for higher end buyers, not a sign in the yard and a prayer.
See What Your Home Is WorthProfessional Photography
Buyers decide in seconds online, so every home I list in Fairfield Plantation is presented with professional photography that shows the water, light, and finish at their best. Strong images earn more showings, and more showings earn stronger offers.
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Local Expertise
Fairfield Plantation is a 2,500-acre gated lake and golf community in Carroll County, just south of Villa Rica and about 45 minutes west of Atlanta off I-20. The answers below cover what buyers and sellers ask me most about this community.
A gated, 2,500-acre resort-style community with 24-hour security, two gated entrances, an 18-hole championship golf course, three lakes, a private sand beach, and the Dockside Marina. It is a census-designated place with about 4,898 residents served by the Villa Rica post office, ZIP 30180.
More: Fairfield Plantation POA · WikipediaHomes here are zoned to Carroll County Schools: Sand Hill Elementary, Bay Springs Middle, and Villa Rica High, each rated 5/10 by GreatSchools. Oak Mountain Academy in Carrollton adds a private PK3-12 option about 20 minutes away.
Source: GreatSchools,Downtown Atlanta is roughly 40 miles east, about 45 to 55 minutes by car via GA 61 and I-20 at Exit 24. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport runs close to 45 minutes off-peak, and Villa Rica and Carrollton are each within 10 to 18 minutes.
Source: Google Maps off-peak estimates,Residents golf the 18-hole championship course, boat and waterski on Lake Tara, relax on the private sand beach, and dine at the Dockside Marina Restaurant & Bar. Two pools, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a recreation center, and the Creekside nature trails round out the amenities.
Source: Fairfield Plantation Amenities,About 4,898 residents across 4.5 square miles, per the 2020 census. Most homes are owner-occupied and were built between the 1970s and 1990s when the community was developed as a planned unit development, and the neighborhood is managed by a Property Owners Association with dues of roughly $121–$168 per month on current listings.
Source: US Census via Wikipedia · NeighborhoodScoutIn the 30180 ZIP, the median sale price was $285,000 in June 2026 with homes going under contract in about 31 days. Inside the gates, roughly 46 single family homes were listed at an average of $541,942, ranging from about $210,000 to over $1.1 million for lakefront.
Source: Orchard 30180 market report,Schools
Fairfield Plantation homes feed Carroll County Schools, with a Sand Hill, Bay Springs, and Villa Rica High cluster zoned for most of the community. Zoning can change, so confirm the zone before you write an offer. I check it on every showing.
Ratings shown only where published by GreatSchools as of June 2026. Always verify current zoning with Carroll County Schools.
Lifestyle
An 18-hole championship course winding through the community, with a Country Club open year-round for dining and lighted tennis courts steps from the first tee.
The community's recreational lake hosts boating, waterskiing, and fishing, with a private sand beach open dawn to dusk for residents and their guests.
A full-service marina with a lakeside restaurant and bar where neighbors gather over burgers, pizza, and sunset views without leaving the gates.
Hiking and biking trails thread the wooded side of the community, linking the recreation center, playground, and lakes for an everyday escape outdoors.
Two swimming pools, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, and a recreation center with a playground keep every age busy from spring through fall.
Georgia's only gold museum sits on a real gold mine at Stockmar Park, 8.3 miles away, with a documentary film, panning, and a scenic railroad.
A 2,500-capacity venue in downtown Villa Rica hosting concerts, festivals, car shows, and comedy nights about 15 minutes from the gates.
A 200-acre preserve with nature trails and the historic pre-Civil War Carnes Cabin, listed on the National Register, a short drive up I-20.
Market Trends
Every week I pull the Villa Rica 30180 numbers, and in mid-2026 the headline is speed. The ZIP-wide median sale price holds at $285,000, up slightly from a year ago. Homes now go under contract in a median of 31 days, down from 41 last year, and nearly 18% of sales close over asking. That's almost double last year's share.
Inside the gates at Fairfield Plantation, the market climbs higher. Forty six single family homes have come to market at an average of $541,942, ranging from $210,000 condos and cottages to lakefront estates north of $1.1 million. NeighborhoodScout pegs the community's median near $432,767.
Here's what that means if you're buying. The best lakefront and golf-course homes still draw real competition, so you'll want to move fast and come in strong. Across the wider 30180 ZIP, more than a third of listings have taken a price cut, which leaves room to negotiate on inspections, appraisal contingencies, and concessions. Want to know where the leverage actually is, street by street? Call me and I'll walk you through it.
Get pre-approved first, then move decisively on well priced homes on Lake Tara, the golf course, and near the beach and marina, which can still draw multiple offers. Have your agent arrange gate access early and review the POA documents before you fall in love.
Price to the most recent inside the gates comps, not to ZIP wide averages. With about 35.7% of 30180 listings cutting price, your first two weeks of marketing decide your net. Lake and gated marketing is exactly what my listing plan delivers.
| Metric | 2025 (Same Period) | 2026 (YTD) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $283,900 | $285,000 |
| Median Price/Sq Ft | $160.31 | $162.55 |
| Median Days on Market | 41 | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% | 97.4% |
| % Sold Over Asking | 10.3% | 17.9% |
Getting Around
Fairfield Plantation sits about 8 miles south of Villa Rica and Interstate 20 at Exit 24, the community's fast lane east to Atlanta and west to Bremen. GA 61 connects north to town and south toward Carrollton, where Tanner Health System and the University of West Georgia anchor most local jobs.
| Destination | Distance (mi) | Typical Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Villa Rica / I-20 Exit 24 | 8 | 13 min |
| Mirror Lake / Publix shopping | 10 | 16 min |
| Carrollton (Adamson Square) | 13 | 18 min |
| Douglasville (Arbor Place Mall) | 22 | 28 min |
| Newnan | 34 | 45 min |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport | 44 | 45 min |
| Downtown Atlanta | 40 | 48 min |
Local Roots
Fairfield Plantation grew out of one of Georgia's oldest gold regions into a 1970s resort community. These six facts explain a lot about how the area looks and lives today.
Gold was discovered at the settlement of Hixtown, today's Villa Rica, years before the famous Dahlonega rush. By 1832 some 2,000 residents worked roughly 19 mines, earning the town its name, which means "rich village."
Wikipedia · Visit Villa RicaWicks Tavern, built around 1830 during the gold years, still stands as the oldest commercial structure in Carroll County, a reminder that this corner of West Georgia boomed before Atlanta did.
WikipediaWhen the Georgia Pacific Railway came through, the settlement relocated to the tracks and incorporated as Villa Rica in 1881. The depot district it created is now the downtown that hosts The Mill Amphitheater.
WikipediaThomas A. Dorsey, the composer known as the father of gospel music, was born in Villa Rica in 1899. The city celebrates his legacy with an annual gospel heritage festival downtown.
WikipediaFairfield Plantation was created as a planned unit development in the early 1970s, carved around a new golf course and the Treasure Lake reservoir. Lake Tara, the beach, and the marina followed, setting the resort character the community keeps today.
Wikipedia · Fairfield Plantation POAInterstate 20 opened through the Villa Rica area in December 1977, putting Atlanta within a 45-minute drive. The highway turned a quiet gold town into a commuter gateway and made Fairfield Plantation's resort lifestyle workable for everyday life.
WikipediaEat & Shop
Life behind the gates comes with two restaurants of its own, the Dockside Marina Restaurant & Bar and the Country Club, while Villa Rica and the I-20 corridor handle everything else within about 15 minutes. Here is where residents actually go.
Lakeside American · $$
The community's own lakeside restaurant and bar at the marina, serving burgers, pizza, and appetizers with sunset views over the water.
Dockside Marina, Fairfield Plantation, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteClubhouse American · $$
Open year-round at the 18-hole championship course, the Country Club pairs post-round meals with lighted tennis courts and member events.
Fairfield Plantation, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteSouthern BBQ · $
A long-running Villa Rica barbecue stop locals have leaned on for generations, known for smoked pork plates and Brunswick stew.
Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteMediterranean & Italian · $$
A downtown Villa Rica favorite for pastas, Mediterranean plates, and a quieter dinner about 15 minutes from the gates.
Downtown Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteCajun & Louisiana · $$
A downtown Villa Rica Louisiana bistro serving authentic Cajun plates in a family-friendly space, with catering and private event dining available.
Downtown Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteWood-Fired Steaks · $$
A family-run Villa Rica steakhouse grilling hand-cut steaks over an open wood fire, with generous sides, a full bar, and live music on select nights.
901 S Carroll Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsitePublix-Anchored Center · $$
The closest major grocery run: a Publix-anchored shopping center on the Mirror Lake side of Villa Rica with restaurants and services.
Mirror Lake Blvd, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteShops & Boutiques · $
The historic depot district along Main Street, home to local boutiques, eateries, and the festivals that fill The Mill Amphitheater.
Main Street, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteMall & Big Box · $$
West Georgia's regional mall at I-20 Exit 36 in Douglasville, with department stores, a cinema, and national retail about 28 minutes away.
6700 Douglas Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30135
Visit WebsiteMuseum & Gifts · $
Georgia's only gold museum at Stockmar Park, 8.3 miles away, where the gift shop sells panning kits and local history alongside the scenic railroad.
1881 Stockmar Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteWinery & Tasting Room · $$
The first commercial winery in west central Georgia in over a century, pouring estate wines a country drive from the gates.
Villa Rica, GA 30180
Visit WebsiteShops & Dining District · $$
Carrollton's walkable historic square, 18 minutes south, packs bookstores, boutiques, and 20-plus restaurants around the courthouse green.
Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteA sampling of well-regarded local spots, not an exclusive list or paid placement.
Deborah Kawai
Kelly was wonderful. We started out the new year by finding my dream home. She helped me close on it in February. Then she helped me get ready to sell my old house by letting me know what all I needed to do to get it ready to sell. She even got me in contact with the companies I needed to do some of the big jobs around the house. And she made sure everything was done right on time for my closing in September. Kelly was so helpful and she was always just a phone call away.
Kole Ward
I have worked with The Home Team twice now, purchasing homes and I wouldn't have it any other way. In 2020, I purchased my first home. These ladies walked me through each step as I was completely lost in the process. However, they took care of EVERYTHING and each step was seamless. When my husband and I decided it was time to move, they were just as amazing with helping us find the perfect house! I 100% recommend Mandy, Kelly, and Wendye to ANYONE. 😊
Gretchen Rakestraw
23 years and counting! Kelly ROCKS! We have used Kelly and the Home Team to sell or purchase all of our homes since 2001. I'm not exaggerating when I say that Kelly is transparent, upfront and efficient. She quickly discovered our likes and dislikes when house hunting and only showed us houses she would buy herself. She investigated enough to tell us if a house was a dump or a jewel! We think she is quite gifted in real estate but most importantly, we trust her enough to call her a friend and to recommend her to friends.
Where To Live
Every pocket of Fairfield Plantation lives differently. Lake mornings, fairway evenings, or a short walk to the beach and marina. Price ranges below are typical bands, not guarantees, and shift with the market.
Lakefront Living
Typically $400Ks to $1.1M+
Waterfront homes with private docks on the community's recreational lake, the most sought-after addresses inside the gates.
View HomesGolf Course Living
Typically $300Ks to $600Ks
Established homes lining the 18-hole championship course, steps from the Country Club and lighted tennis courts.
View HomesBeach & Marina Side
Typically $200Ks to $400Ks
Cottages and lakefront condos within walking distance of the private sand beach and the Dockside Marina Restaurant.
View HomesNew Construction
New builds from the $310s
Benchmark Homes and other builders are adding custom new construction, including basement plans off Tarnwood Circle.
View HomesNearby Golf Community
Typically $300Ks to $500Ks
Villa Rica's large swim-tennis-golf community on the north side of I-20, a popular non-gated alternative 16 minutes away.
View HomesIn-Town Living
Typically $200Ks to $400Ks
Historic and newer in-town homes near Main Street shops, The Mill Amphitheater, and the I-20 commute.
View HomesTwenty-eight years through every kind of market. When the deal gets tense, you get a calm hand, not panic.
PROMISE · 01
Plain answers, honest pricing talk, and a strategy you can repeat back. You always know the next step.
PROMISE · 02
This business is relationships first. Kelly learns what matters to you before a single showing is booked.
PROMISE · 03
The Experience
Clients describe the same pattern in their reviews: quick callbacks, patient showings, and a sense that someone is genuinely watching out for them. Kelly takes calls on personal time when a deal needs it, and first time buyers say they never felt rushed or talked past.
Her approach is simple. Understand what you are hoping for, build a thoughtful strategy around it, and keep a steady hand on the process from the first conversation to the closing table.
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Ready When You Are
For over 28 years, Kelly has guided West Georgia families through buying, selling, and investing in Fairfield Plantation, Villa Rica, and across Carroll County. One conversation is all it takes to get a clear plan for your move.
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Everything a Fairfield Plantation buyer should know before the first showing, written by Kelly from 28 years in this market.
