This page has over age 55 communities in South Carolina. Also see the page for all ages but good for retirement in South Carolina and Myrtle Beach 55+.
LOCATION: Summerville
FEATURE: In master community The Ponds; Gated
CONTACT: 467 Hundred Oaks Pkwy, Summerville - 888-476-3017 - Open Daily
By Kolter Homes - In master community The Ponds of 1000 acres and moss-draped oaks | Clubhouse and pool | Focus on fitness with a full fitness center, onsite YMCA and proposed aquatics | Walk trails, rec fields, ponds and fishing, activities and more | 2 and 3-bedroom medium to large single homes starting mid-$200's. | Farmhouse Social Center.
467 Hundred Oaks Pkwy, Summerville - 888-476-3017 - Open Daily
LOCATION: Summerville
FEATURE: Lakefront 55+ Community; Gated
CONTACT: 109 Magnolia House Dr., Summerville - 866-823-8852 - Open Daily
By K Hovnanian. | Centered around a lakes system with boating, boat ramp and storage, kayaking, fishing and more (verify). | Gated, clubhouse, pool, tennis, trails, outdoor amphitheater and more. | 11 mi. to Summerville and about 30 mi. to Charleston. | Cottage-style designs | Small to large single homes from $220's.
LOCATION: Summerville
FEATURE: In award-winning Nexton master community; gated
CONTACT: Oak Park St. and Scholar Way, Nexton Parkway, Summerville - 866-216-0136 - Open Daily
Gated community of 2-5 bedroom homes in award-winning Nexton master community - Starting $240's
LOCATION: Summerville
FEATURE: Gated, boutique-size community
CONTACT: 501 Gahagan Rd., Summerville - 910-221-4202
By H&H Homes from $230's. Large single homes. Clubhouse, pool with patio and other amenities. Close to shopping and restaurants.
3, 4, and 5 bedroom homes started high Mid-$200's.
326 Hundred Oaks Pkwy, Summerville
Invigorating beaches along the Grand Strand, 60 miles of fun, sun, and sea.
See our Review and listings of Myrtle Beach retirement communities (separate page).
Also see the review of Jensen manufactured homes over 55 communities from our trip to Myrtle Beach.
Fact about Sun City Hilton Head in Bluffton by Del Webb: This is possibly the most active Del Webb community with over 100 clubs and organizations. See our blog about large communities. It has:
LOCATION Bluffton:
FEATURE: Near beaches of Hilton Head Island; Starts very low $200's; Gated
CONTACT: 138 Kings Creek Dr., Bluffton - 877-785-8319
Over 55 new single ranch homes by Del Webb at Bluffton - $-$$ premier community in the Carolinas with wide range of prices and floor plans. Small to large 1, 2 and 3-bedroom contemporary single homes. 3 collections. Starts: very low $200's up to $300's. Three 18-hole golfcourses.
LOCATION: Bluffton
FEATURE: Gated resort community
CONTACT: 138 Kings Creek Court, Bluffton - 866-932-2463
Another community by Del Webb in Bluffton, SC - projected 500 homes - gated community of 2-3 bedroom medium to large single ranch homes. Amenities include:
More affordability in this area than other parts of South Carolina. It is about 102 miles to Charlotte, NC, and 63 miles to Asheville, NC.
LOCATION: Anderson (Greenville area)
FEATURE: Near shopping and historic downtown Anderson
CONTACT: 118 Rossmoor Court, Anderson, SC - 800-798-0616 - Call for appt
By Freedom Homes | Large 3 and 4-bedroom stylish single ranch homes starting in $220's. | Low maintenance lifestyle (verify) | Near country clubs, medical center and YMCA.
LOCATION: Fort Mill SC
FEATURE: Resort Amenities
CONTACT: 1277 Carolina Orchards Blvd., Fort Mill, SC - 866-214-9125 - Open Daily
By Del Webb | Small to large 2-bedroom ranch homes from mid-$200's | 9 models to view | Indoor and outdoor pools. | Fort Mill is near the NC border.
Sun City Carolina Lakes by Del Webb - Fort Mill near Charlotte metro area and 5 miles from North Carolina border - 18-hole golf - lakes - miles of walking trails. Single homes started from $212,999. Over 100 clubs. Five collections. 5074 Grandview Dr., Fort Mill
LOCATION: Lancaster
FEATURE: Guard gated; Resort Amenities
CONTACT: 3040 Arches Bluff Circle, Lancaster, SC - 888-208-4141 - Call for appointment - Open Daily.
By Lennar | South of Charlotte | Gated community of single homes with a nature theme | Access to 10-acre lake | Lagoon and lap pools and social activities | Pricing from mid-$200's.
LOCATION: Lancaster
FEATURE: On Fishing Creek lake with marina; golf
CONTACT: 26105 Appleyard Court, Lancaster - 803-824-2900 - Open daily
By Tribute Homes. Active adult community with resort amenities currently and more planned for future - cottage-styled homes - small to medium sized homes start in mid-$100's. Near U of South Carolina with free classes for seniors (verify)
See the Myrtle Beach Retirement Communities page
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