Charleston Area 55+ Community Guide

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At-a-glance comparison

Compare six communities offering new homes. Prices, dues and availability can change, so confirm current figures before making a decision.

Community	Area / County	Builder	HOA planning	Price cue
Del Webb Point Hope	Charleston / Berkeley	Del Webb	$286 / year*	$532,990+
Del Webb Charleston at Nexton	Summerville / Berkeley	Del Webb	$310 / month*	From low-$500s
Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay	Summerville / Berkeley	K. Hovnanian	$327 / month*	$374,990+
Horizons at Carnes Crossroads	Summerville / Berkeley	Lennar	$329/mo + special fee*	$421K-$439K cue
Horizons at Summers Corner	Summerville / Dorchester	Lennar	Approx. $353-$368.50/mo + fee	From low-$300s
Cresswind Charleston	Summerville / Dorchester	Kolter Homes	$310 / month*	Final homes $509,990+

New construction

Featured 55+ communities

Charleston • Berkeley

Del Webb Point Hope

Single-family plans approximately 1,345-2,712 sq. ft., with one-story living and select loft options.

$532,990+
New construction

Summerville • Berkeley

Del Webb Charleston at Nexton

Indoor and outdoor pools, fitness, pickleball and tennis, trails and a lifestyle director.

From low-$500s

Summerville • Berkeley

Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay

Clubhouse, pools, fitness, pickleball, tennis, bocce and a 300-acre lake system.

$374,990+

Summerville • Berkeley

Horizons at Carnes Crossroads

55+ clubhouse and pool, fitness, sport courts, trails and access to broader Carnes amenities.

About $421K-$439K

Summerville • Dorchester

Horizons at Summers Corner

Resort-style pool, recreation, trails and access to Summers Corner amenities.

From low-$300s

The Ponds • Dorchester

Cresswind Charleston

Pool, fitness, pickleball, tennis, demonstration kitchen and full-time lifestyle director.

Final homes $509,990+

More ways to buy

New & resale opportunities

A resale home can provide an established streetscape, mature landscaping and a shorter move timeline.

Hammock Walk at Nexton

Age-restricted 55+ ranch-style attached villas with builder construction still listed.

Del Webb at Cane Bay

Established 55+ neighborhood of approximately 1,017 homes, built 2007-2017.

The Elms of Charleston

Gated 55+ neighborhood with single-family and attached homes.

Planning costs

Primary-home property taxes

South Carolina owner-occupied homes may qualify for the 4% legal-residence assessment ratio and exemption from school operating millage. You must apply with the county.

Important 55+ distinction

A 55+ community does not automatically create an age-based property-tax discount. The guide says the Homestead Exemption generally begins at age 65, subject to eligibility.

Home value	Charleston	Berkeley	Dorchester
$400,000	$1,280	$1,680	$2,680
$500,000	$1,600	$2,100	$3,350
$600,000	$1,920	$2,520	$4,020
$700,000	$2,240	$2,940	$4,690

Buyer checklist

How to compare before you buy

Build the real monthly number

Mortgage, taxes, insurance, dues, assessments and utilities.

Compare HOA maintenance

Clarify lawn, irrigation, exterior, trash and storm cleanup.

Tour when you'll live there

Check traffic, noise, sun, construction and medical access.

Price the finished home

Include lot premiums, options, appliances and projects.

Ready to explore?

Let's talk about your next move.

Midtown Group Charleston can coordinate a comparison tour, search current resale and builder inventory, request HOA fee sheets and help evaluate total monthly costs.

Gina Leslie
(631) 848-3437

Allicia Barnard
(802) 282-9177

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