Stonehaven Park: What's Planned Along Highway 78 in Snellville

   

A new residential development called Stonehaven Townhomes is being planned along the Highway 78 corridor in Snellville, adding to the steady pace of growth happening across this part of Gwinnett County. While the project is still in early planning stages, it has already sparked questions from residents living around the Brookwood area who want to understand where it will be located and what it could mean for the surrounding community.

Where the Project Will Be Located

Stonehaven Townhomes is proposed for a 10.8-acre site just off Stone Mountain Highway (US-78), on the Shiloh side of Highway 78, between Hewitt Road and High Point Road. This places the development south of the Highway 78 divide and outside the Brookwood High School cluster.

The location sits near a heavily traveled commercial stretch of Highway 78 that includes familiar retail destinations such as Walmart, Target, and Home Depot. It is also less than a mile from the former Gwinnett Tennis Center property, which is being redeveloped into Mountain Marketplace.

What's Being Proposed

The current plan calls for 95 for-sale townhomes across the site. Homes are expected to start under $300,000, a price point that has become increasingly difficult to find for new construction in this part of Gwinnett County.

The development would include a mix of front-entry and rear-entry townhomes, with one- and two-car garage options. Final architectural details have not yet been released, but the layout reflects higher-density housing typically planned along major corridors rather than inside established neighborhoods.

Status and Timeline

It's important for residents to know that Stonehaven Townhomes is not under construction at this time. The project remains in early planning and entitlement stages, meaning designs, timelines, and final approvals could still change.

As with many developments along Highway 78, progress will depend on permitting, infrastructure coordination, and market conditions. More concrete updates usually emerge once site work begins or construction timelines are announced.

Why This Matters Locally

Development along Highway 78 has accelerated in recent years due to access to major roads, existing retail, and demand for housing at more attainable price points. Projects like Stonehaven Townhomes reflect that trend by adding housing without pushing deeper into established residential neighborhoods.

For residents near Brookwood High School, understanding which side of Highway 78 a project sits on is key. In this case, Stonehaven Townhomes would serve the Shiloh school cluster while remaining geographically close to many Brookwood-area neighborhoods and businesses.