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If you’re considering making the move to one of the charming 55+ communities in Charleston, SC, you’re on the right path to55+ communities in charleston sc finding your dream retirement haven. Charleston SC real estate offers an array of options for active adults seeking a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. From beautifully designed homes to a plethora of amenities, these communities cater to those who are ready to enjoy their golden years in style. Exploring 55 plus homes in Charleston, SC, is the first step toward an enriching and active retirement. With a variety of retirement communities to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Embrace the charm of Charleston and enjoy the benefits of living in a community designed with you in mind. If you’re ready to discover the best 55+ communities in Charleston, SC, and start your journey to a fulfilling retirement, contact a local real estate expert today. They can help you navigate the Charleston SC real estate market and find the perfect home that meets all your needs and desires.

MLS Listings Data

Total Listings:127
Average Price:$897,136
Highest Listing Price:$4,186,200
Average Days On Market:109
Average Price/SqFt:$474
55 Plus Communities List Charleston SC Tri-county Area currently has one hundred and twenty-seven (127) for sale on MLS. 55 Plus Communities List Charleston SC Tri-county Area listings have an average sales price of $897,136 ranging in price from $255,000 to $4,186,200. The average sq ft home size of 55 Plus Communities List Charleston SC Tri-county Area Summerville SC is 1,893 square feet. The largest property for sale is 3,505 sqft and smallest 0 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, and listing date, and time on MLS with an of 109 days on the market.

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Welcome to this exquisite 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with an office in the sought-after Four Seasons at The Lakes of Cane Bay, a vibrant 55+ community. Nestled on an oversized corner lot, this home offers privacy and charm with its fenced backyard and stunning curb appeal. Step inside to discover superior upgrades throughout, including new luxury vinyl plank flooring, elegant quartz countertops, and a remodeled guest bathroom. The spacious floorplan boasts a massive Four Seasons room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Designer touches include beautiful light fixtures, fans, and custom window treatments, while French doors add a sophisticated touch to the office.Practical features such as a whole-house generator and a water purification system ensure peace of mind...and convenience. Don't miss the chance to live in this incredible home with a premier lot location in the lakeside Active Adult community of Four Seasons! This neighborhood is set on an 8-mile, 300-acre lake, offering countless ways to enjoy its natural beauty. Stroll along the 10-foot-wide walking trail that encircles the lake, or spend your afternoons kayaking, paddleboarding, or fishing. The community also boasts a luxurious 24,000 sq. ft. amenities center, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a full fitness center with a barre studio, pool and card rooms, a ballroom with a built-in stage and chef's kitchen, and courts for pickleball, tennis, and bocce. With endless opportunities to stay active and engaged, your best retired life starts here! Schedule your showing today!
View details Beds - 2 Baths - 2 Sqft - 1763
You found Your Dream Home! Almost New, still under warranty upgraded Water View Home. This is the ONLY water view home currently available in Horizons! Enjoy the Beautiful Herons from your water view patio every Morning and Evening! Upgrades Galore include premium builder elevation ''C'' with stone veneer, Chef's Gourmet Kitchen, Luxury Vinyl Flooring Throughout, Gigantic ZERO entry Stepless Shower, Over-sized Closets and Laundry Room. 2-Car Garage. Horizons at Summers Corner is a Vibrant Low Maintenance GATED 55+ Active Adult Community Featuring a 26,000SF Clubhouse, Resort-Style Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis/Pickle Ball, A Multitude of Parks and Trails, and So Much More.
View details Beds - 2 Baths - 2 Sqft - 1305
Pristenely-kept Castle Rock home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an office on the first floor and a second floor bonus room. You'll immediately be impressed by its curb appeal, with paver extensions on each side of the driveway and a full front porch. Step inside to find 5'' hardwood floors extending throughout the first floor, the only carpet found in home is at the stairs and second level bonus room. The kitchen is an entertainer's delight, featuring white cabinetry with double tray pull out storage, granite countertops, Kitchenaid appliances with included French door refrigerator and a gas line connection at the cooktop, glass subway tile backsplash with custom inset, a corner pantry, and a full-sized wet bar with wine fridge and built-in glass and bottle storage. The spacious livingroom with corner gas fireplace and a large eat-in breakfast nook sit adjacent to the kitchen. Step outside to beautiful outdoor spaces - a screened-in porch with paver floor and extended paver patio with gas grill connection overlook a lagoon with lighted fountains. Back inside, the Owner's Suite includes a tray ceiling and ensuite bath with tile floors, a double sink granite vanity, walk-in tile shower with built-in bench, linen closet, and walk-in closet. The guest bedroom and a full bath with tile floors, a drop-in tub with tile shower walls, and granite vanity sit down their own private hallway. A French door office, laundry room, and mudroom area finish out the first floor space. Head upstairs to a comfortable bonus room, the perfect space for a hobby room, second office, or visiting guests. Don't miss the garage! Walk-up attic storage is the perfect solution for your storage needs! Be part of the Charleston area's most active 55+ community, Del Webb Cane Bay! With over 100 chartered clubs, a full-time lifestyle director, and busy calendar of events, you'll be living your best retired life! Del Webb is also conveniently located just minutes from grocery stores, restaurants, and medical facilities. No need to wait for things to come to the area - Cane Bay already has it all!
View details Beds - 2 Baths - 2 Sqft - 2018
Welcome home to 334 Quiet Cove Trail, a gorgeous new construction home in the premier 55+ community in Summerville. The Donegal is our number one seller for good reason! This home is our ''best bang for your buck'' home that includes a massive sunroom/covered patio as well as an oversized garage. Come enjoy our 24,000 sq ft amenities and access to our 300 acre spring fed lake. This home will be ready to move in February 25'
View details Beds - 2 Baths - 2 Sqft - 1900
ONE LEVEL LIVING IN AN ACTIVE 55+ COMMUNITY!!! With a welcoming full front porch and spacious corner lot, this impeccably maintained one-story home offers both curb appeal and ample yard space. A back patio with a retractable awning, gas hookup, and privacy landscaping provides serene views of a lagoon with a lighted fountain, making the outdoor areas ideal for relaxation.Inside, you'll find a blend of high-end finishes and thoughtful design. Hardwood floors flow from the foyer into the study, dining room, kitchen, living room, half bath, and hallways. Plantation shutters add style to every window. The stately dining room boasts a tray ceiling, two-piece crown molding, chair molding, and wainscoting, with a convenient Butler's pantry nearby, complete with glass-panel cabinetry.The large, chef-inspired kitchen is outfitted with Corian countertops, a five-burner gas cooktop, a built-in wall oven and microwave, a French door refrigerator, and a Travertine tile backsplash. Pendant and under-cabinet lighting, along with a solar tube for natural light, brighten the space, which includes a huge walk-in pantry with built-in storage. The great room showcases custom built-ins flanking a cozy gas fireplace, while a sunroom with 18" tile flooring brings in additional light and comfort. The spacious Owner's Suite features a tray ceiling and a luxurious ensuite bath, complete with a long double vanity, large soaking tub, walk-in shower with bench, and a custom walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Two additional bedrooms, each with its own private hall and ensuite bath, provide comfort and privacy for guests. The large laundry room includes a washer and dryer, upper cabinets, a sink, and a generous folding counter. With extra storage from a four-foot extended garage, a brand new water heater and pull-down attic space, this home has it all! Located in the Charleston area's most vibrant active adult community, Del Webb at Cane Bay, you'll have access to over 100 chartered clubs, a full-time lifestyle director, and a recently renovated 20,000 sq. ft. amenities center. Embrace a lifestyle you'll truly enjoy!
View details Beds - 3 Baths - 3 Sqft - 2820
Why wait 9 months for new construction when you can have a like-brand-new home NOW? Introducing 119 Camelia Park Lane in Charleston's Premier Active Adult Community, Del Web Nexton! This 3400 sq ft Tangerly Oak plan with the 2nd floor option is nothing short of SPEC-TAC-U-LAR! Just built in 2018, this corner lot pond view homesite has been professionally landscaped and lovingly maintained and added onto by the homeowners. With a full front porch, you can enjoy your neighbors walking by and when you step into the foyer...prepare to be impressed with every upgrade you can imagine! This thoughtfully designed home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 2 flex-rooms perfect for a den/office or exercise area. On the back of the home there's a 1415 sun-soaked morning room, perfect forenjoying your morning coffee or reading a book and when the weather is nice, there's a huge 4 season sun porch with vinyl windows that leads out to an outdoor kitchen with built in grill. The extended paver patio has a knee wall perfect for guest seating and a beautiful pond view with 2 water fountains. There's a 2.5 car garage perfect for the golf cart, small sports car or an area for a handyman to tinker in. The seller recently installed pull down attic stairs to get to a partially floored storage area over the garage. At the heart of this home is the open-concept great room centered around a cozy gas fireplace. It flows beautifully into the chef's dream kitchen and breakfast area...perfect for entertaining friends and family! Hardwood floors extend throughout all main living areas with upgraded tile flooring in the baths and laundry. The gourmet kitchen boasts extended quartz countertops, a sleek white farmhouse sink, 5 burner gas cooktop, stainless steel french door refrigerator, double wall ovens, glass tile backsplash, and an expansive walk-in pantry with automatic lighting. Conveniently tucked away in the back corner of the home, you will find an oversized owner's suite with tray ceiling and beautiful views of the peaceful pond. The spa-like master bath features a huge walk in shower with bench seating and rain shower, dual quartz vanity and a his-and-her walkin closet with custom shelving and drawers. Located on the opposite side of the home, the second bedroom is a true guest suite with an attached bath and it's own walk in closet. While this home is perfect for single level living, the 2nd floor is great for a home away from home for guests to have their own bedroom, full bath and area for lounging and tv watching. Just a short walk away from the state of the art amenity center that offers every activity under the sun! Heated indoor and sparkling outdoor pools with zero entry areas, tennis and pickleball courts, workout and exercise rooms, a library, a full kitchen, plenty of community gathering spaces for classes and other organized activities! A full time social director is available to help direct you to the activities you are most interested in. Del Webb is a gated community with easy access to I-26. It's only 23 minutes to Charleston International Airport, only 13 minutes to downtown Summerville, only 30 minutes to downtown Charleston, and only 39 minutes to the beach! This beautiful home is move in ready and waiting for you to start enjoying the active adult lifestyle Del Webb Nexton offers on Day 1. Avoid the hassle of building a new home and book your showing today...you won't be disappointed!
View details Beds - 3 Baths - 3 Sqft - 3434
Stunning Abbeyville model in excellent condition located in Del Webb Cane Bay! Situated on a beautiful homesite with breathtaking lagoon views! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with office/den, and sunroom is truly move in ready! As you enter the home, you will notice a defined foyer with charming archway complete with hardwood flooring. Off the foyer, you will find the second bedroom and bath tucked away, offering your guests downstairs plenty of privacy. Also off the foyer, a den/office with glass French doors. Leaving the foyer, a very well planned open concept floor plan ideal for entertaining friends and family. The kitchen is complete with Maple cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting and Stainless Steel appliances. The kitchen also features a large...counter height center island with pendant lights. The dining area could be dressed up or down, it works as a formal dining room or eat in kitchen depending on your preference. From there, a sunroom leads you onto an exterior patio surrounded by a tranquil setting. Back inside, hardwood flooring continues throughout the main living areas of the home, including the office/den and sunroom. Tile flooring in the bathrooms and laundry room. A laundry room with additional storage opportunities is conveniently located next to the primary bedroom. The primary bedroom suite with tray ceiling and lagoon views is tucked in the back corner of the home and features dual sink vanity, granite countertops, walk-in tile shower and an oversized walk-in closet. A built-in drop zone and additional storage closet takes you to the two car garage. Low maintenance living in Charleston's premier lifestyle/active adult community, please book your showing!
View details Beds - 2 Baths - 2 Sqft - 1767
Step into this MOVE-IN READY, light-filled single-story SMART home and be immediately captivated by its inviting open floor plan and premium lot. Featuring brand new appliances, new light fixtures and upgraded dimmer switches, this home has enhancements you won't get with current new construction in the same neighborhood. This extraordinary opportunity in Horizons, an exclusive 55+ gated active adult community nestled within the highly sought-after Summers Corner masterplan, offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and low-maintenance living, allowing you to fully embrace the resort-style amenities of both Horizons and Summers Corner. The heart of this stunning residence is a chef's dream kitchen, overlooking the living and dining areas.It boasts a large island perfect for entertaining, meal prep, and casual dining, complemented by stainless steel appliances including a gas stove, abundant cabinet space, and sleek quartz countertops. A generous walk-in pantry provides ample storage for all your culinary needs. The spacious family room, complete with a cozy gas fireplace, offers the ideal setting for relaxing with loved ones, enjoying your favorite shows, or losing yourself in a great book. Retreat to the luxurious Owner's Ensuite, featuring a gorgeous zero-entry tiled shower with a frameless glass door, double vanities, and a spacious walk-in closet. Throughout the home, you'll find high-end finishes including laminate floors, quartz countertops in both kitchen and baths, and an abundance of windows that flood the space with natural light. The current owners have added thoughtful touches such as CUSTOM LIGHTING with DIMMERS, 2" BLINDS, CURTAINS & RODS, a STORM DOOR, TOWEL BARS, and a NEW FRIDGE, elevating the home's comfort and style. Step outside to your private oasis - a huge screened porch overlooking beautiful green space and tranquil woods, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Additional features include very spacious guest bedrooms, an irrigation system, and gutters, ensuring both comfort and ease of maintenance. Residents enjoy access to fabulous amenities coming soon, including a clubhouse, dog park, pool, tennis courts, and exercise area. Experience the perfect blend of active adult living and resort-style luxury in this remarkable home. Don't miss the opportunity to see what all the buzz is about! Schedule a viewing today and discover your new chapter in this exceptional Summers Corner gem.
View details Beds - 3 Baths - 2 Sqft - 1715
THIS IS IT! The beautiful, meticulously maintained, turnkey dream home you've been looking for! For the right offer, it can be purchased fully furnished, right down to the silverware! This 2020 Kolter-built Fir model sits on a fully fenced, pond/protected conservancy lot in the active 55+ community of Cresswind in the Ponds. The best of both worlds is tucked away in this exclusive, gated neighborhood and only 15 minutes to downtown historic Summerville, dining, and shopping. The full front porch begs for rocking chairs and sweet tea. When you enter this home you're welcomed by the wide foyer and the private secondary bedroom and full bath. Convert the bonus room to suit your needs: an office, workout space, or guest room. You'll find high-end upgrades throughout this home, especially inyour gorgeous gourmet kitchen with its backsplash, pot filler, refrigerator (conveys), double ovens, built-in wine refrigerator (conveys), Cambria quartz counters, and an oversized island. Plenty of cabinets and prep space adjacent to your walk-through custom pantry. This sought-after open floor plan has great flow and is perfect for entertaining. The living space includes an open dining area, a beautiful ceiling fan, and custom remote control shades throughout the home. The main bedroom is its own peaceful retreat. This generously sized room has a tray ceiling, ceiling fan, and serene pond views. The master bath has a double shower, throne room, dual sinks, and a custom-built walk-in closet. If you enjoy outdoor space, this home has it all. The upgraded 18 X 25 porch has been converted to a three seasons room with sliding vinyl windows, LVP flooring, and blinds. Venture out to the oversized patio with pond views and enjoy the serenity. The patio extends to a paver patio with a hard-line gas firepit. The features of this amazing home don't stop there. You'll find generous amounts of indoor storage space, yard irrigation, additional cabinets In the laundry room, and a mudroom directly off of the garage. Your 2-car attached garage has epoxy floors, a utility sink, and shelving. The home also has leafguard gutters. Cresswind is a 55+ adult community that offers residents their own amenities as well as access to The Ponds. Walking trails and fishing ponds are located throughout the neighborhood, including a pool, clubhouse, exercise area, pickleball, tennis, and playground for the grandchildren. The clubhouse has an events space, lounge & activities area, exercise & game rooms, & a community kitchen for neighborhood functions. The monthly HOA includes lawn maintenance.
View details Beds - 2 Baths - 2 Sqft - 2131

 

Why Choose 55+ Communities in Charleston, SC?

Charleston is a city known for its historic charm, coastal beauty, and warm hospitality. But beyond its scenic landscapes and rich history, Charleston SC real estate offers exceptional opportunities for those seeking 55 plus homes. Here’s why these communities are the ideal choice for active adults:

  1. Ideal Location: Nestled in the heart of the Lowcountry, Charleston provides easy access to pristine beaches, lush golf courses, and picturesque parks. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a history buff, you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy.

  2. Vibrant Lifestyle: Retirement communities in Charleston, SC, are designed to keep residents engaged and active. From fitness centers and swimming pools to social clubs and hobby groups, there’s never a dull moment.

  3. Quality Healthcare: Access to top-notch healthcare facilities is a priority for retirees. Charleston boasts excellent medical centers and hospitals, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.

  4. Rich Cultural Scene: The city’s thriving arts and culture scene means there’s always something to see and do. From world-class museums to live performances, Charleston offers endless entertainment options.

55 Plus Communities List in the Charleston SC Tri-county area

 

Benefits of Living in Active Adult Communities

Choosing to live in a 55+ community in Charleston, SC, comes with numerous benefits:

  • Maintenance-Free Living: Many active adult communities offer maintenance-free living, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your favorite activities without worrying about yard work or home repairs.

  • Safety and Security: Gated communities provide an added layer of security, giving you peace of mind.

  • Social Opportunities: With a variety of clubs, classes, and events, it’s easy to make new friends and stay socially active.

  • Customizable Homes: Charleston SC real estate in 55+ communities often includes options for customizing your home to suit your preferences, ensuring your living space is just right for you.

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