If you’re considering making the move to one of the charming 55+ communities in Charleston, SC, you’re on the right path to
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: | 159 |
| Average Price: | $459,738 |
| Highest Listing Price: | $999,000 |
| Average Days On Market: | 78 |
| Average Price/SqFt: | $239 |
55 + Communities List Charleston SC Tri-county Area currently has one hundred and fifty-nine (159) for sale on MLS. 55 + Communities List Charleston SC Tri-county Area listings have an average sales price of $459,738 ranging in price from $235,000 to $999,000. The average sq ft home size of 55 + Communities List Charleston SC Tri-county Area Mount Pleasant SC is 1,923 square feet. The largest property for sale is 3,680 sqft and smallest 1,177 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 78 days on the market.
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Welcome to effortless Lowcountry living in the highly sought-after Restore at Carolina Park, Mount Pleasant's premier 55+ active adult community, where luxury, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle come together.Perfectly positioned on a premium corner homesite with no adjoining neighbor on one side and overlooking a tranquil pond, this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers both privacy and picturesque water views. Relax year-round from the spacious screened porch, where peaceful mornings and colorful Lowcountry sunsets become part of your daily routine.Inside, you'll immediately appreciate the bright, open floor plan highlighted by 10-foot ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom plantation shutters throughout, and an inviting gas fireplace with an elegant marble tile surround. Every detail has been thoughtfully selected to create a home that is both sophisticated and comfortable. The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress, featuring quartz countertops, a large center island accented with upgraded pendant lighting, a gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave combination, stainless steel range hood, custom tile backsplash, and a convenient butler's nook that provides additional prep and storage space--perfect for entertaining family and friends. The spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with pond views, a luxurious en-suite bath complete with dual vanities, large-format ceramic tile flooring, an oversized walk-in shower with built-in bench seating, and a generous walk-in closet. Additional features include a generously sized laundry room, a practical mudroom with a built-in bench and coat/shoe organizer just off the attached two-car garage, plus convenient attic access for additional storage. Beyond your front door, Restore at Carolina Park offers an exceptional active adult lifestyle with resort-inspired amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, social events, and gathering spaces designed to foster an active, connected community. You'll also enjoy easy access to Carolina Park's miles of sidewalks and trails, nearby shopping and dining, healthcare, and the beaches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island, all just a short drive away.
$ 999,000
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$ 515,000
Experience the pinnacle of low-maintenance luxury in this stunning lakefront retreat situated on a rare, oversized .22-acre lot within the prestigious, award-winning Del Webb Cane Bay community. This meticulously maintained 2,234 sq. ft. residence offers an open and airy layout featuring two bedrooms, a dedicated home office, and sophisticated finishes throughout, including rich hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace in the great room. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight, showcasing granite countertops, a separate dining room, and a striking travertine woven tile backsplash. Retreat to the owner's suite to find a custom ''California'' walk-in closet, or enjoy the ultimate in outdoor living on the expansive screened-in lanai and custom stamped-and-stained concrete patio.Thoughtful upgrades abound, from the ceiling-height laundry cabinetry and pull-down attic storage to the charming covered front porch and permanent decorative concrete landscape borders. Best of all, you can enjoy the expansive yard and world-class resort amenities of this vibrant 55+ community without ever picking up a mower. Discover the effortless, active lifestyle you've earned in a home that truly has it all. Seller will happily sell fully furnished should the buyer prefer that.
$ 515,000
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Welcome to Enclave Park, Johns Island's only 55+ active adult community. This intimate pocket neighborhood consists of only seven homes. This beautiful new construction property is designed for effortless living. As you enter, a bright family room welcomes you to the right, followed by a convenient first-floor primary suite. Moving toward the back of the home, you will find a modern kitchen featuring quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, with plenty of room to add a custom island. Upstairs, you will discover two identical secondary bedrooms and a shared full bathroom.Behind the home is a lovely patio area that overlooks the backyard and beyond the backyard is the community park. The Park features a small workout space, a firepit and two swings. It also has a two story pergola with a bar and it also has a picnic pavilion as well.
Located in the heart of Johns Island, this home is one of the area's best kept secrets!
$ 469,000
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Welcome to this beautifully maintained Fox Run plan in the gated 55+ community of Del Webb Cane Bay! TV + Internet comes included! Enjoy a fantastic setting with lagoon and fountain views out front and a large, private backyard. Custom 17x13 covered screened porch lets you watch the birds in total wooded privacy!The upgraded kitchen features granite countertops, GE Profile stainless appliances, gas range, ceramic tile flooring, upgraded cabinetry, and a built-in pantry/serving buffet with glass doors. The large dining area easily accommodates holiday-sized family gatherings.The spacious primary suite offers room for a king-size bed + all your furniture. Primary bath has huge dual vanities, a large walk-in shower and comfort-height fixtures.Additional features include upgraded trim and moldings, ceiling fans, window blinds, home-theater prewire, irrigation and drip systems, gutters, energy saving Tech Shield radiant barrier roofing, Sentricon termite system, utility sink, golf-cart outlet, whole-house surge protection, and a washer and dryer that convey. At the heart of the community is a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring a fitness center, ballroom, library, great room, and coffee bar. Residents also enjoy indoor and outdoor heated pools and spas, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, a dog park, 25 miles of trails, and 23 stocked lagoons for catch-and-release fishing. Del Webb offers an active, social lifestyle with golf carts, friendly neighbors, and a full calendar of events. Just outside the gates, The Market at Cane Bay provides convenient shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. Come see why this home--and Del Webb Cane Bay--are such a special place to call home!
$ 335,000
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A peaceful pond setting sets the tone for this one-story home in 55+ Active Adult community of Del Webb at Cane Bay. It is an established setting amongst tree lined streets and no construction within the gates of Del Webb at Cane Bay. This home comes together in a thoughtfully designed plan making everyday living comfortable and uncomplicated with true Hardwood Floors and New Paint. Built in 2014 and offering approximately 1,508 square feet, this home features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a dedicated office/flex room, sunroom and a two-car garage. The layout provides the spaces you need without unnecessary square footage to maintain, making it equally comfortable for quiet days at home, overnight guests, or an afternoon spent entertaining friends or family.Step inside and the floor plan immediately makes sense. The kitchen and dining area sit toward the front of the home, while the main living spaces extend toward the rear, drawing your attention to one of the property's best features--the pond view. Engineered hardwood flooring adds a clean, finished look to the interior, and all kitchen appliances convey with the home.
The 15' x 24'5" living room provides plenty of room for comfortable seating and entertaining. Just beyond it, the 15' x 7'10" sunroom creates an additional living space where the pond becomes part of the everyday view. Morning coffee, reading, visiting with friends or simply watching the changing light across the water all have a natural place here.
The primary bedroom is positioned on the rear of the home also overlooking the pond. It is convenient to a walk-in closet and private bath. A second bedroom and full guest bath are located separately along the hallway, while the additional office/flex room gives you valuable space for a home office, hobbies, reading room or whatever best fits the way you live.
An attached approximately 440-square-foot garage provides room for vehicles and additional storage. The home is constructed on a slab foundation and the CRS property records place it in FEMA Flood Zone X, an area with minimum risk and thus not requiring flood insurance.
But at Del Webb at Cane Bay, the house is only part of the story.
This is a gated active-adult community within Cane Bay Plantation where residents have access to an approximately 20,000-square-foot resort clubhouse, fitness center, indoor lap pool, resort-style outdoor pool, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, arts and crafts spaces, ballroom, dog park, event lawn, fishing lake, and walking and biking opportunities. Clubs, activities and community events provide plenty of ways to stay involved when you want.
The location also keeps daily conveniences within comfortable reach. Shopping, restaurants, medical services and recreation continue to expand throughout the Cane Bay and nearby Nexton areas, while historic Downtown Summerville and the greater Charleston area remain very accessible.
$ 320,000
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Don't miss this rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a barely lived in/move-in ready Hallmark, completed in November 2025! Located in the highly desired 55plus community of Del Webb Nexton. Situated on a beautiful lagoon homesite with fountain views! Complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, extended garage (4 ft extension) and walk-up attic storage above the garage.The interior finishes and upgrades buyers are looking for today - luxury vinyl plank floors extend through all the main living areas and bedrooms - no carpet in the home! The island kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry with soft-closing doors & drawers and lower cabinet pull out storage, Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package with gas range cooktop, built-in wall oven and.........microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Light, bright, and airy open-concept living with combined dining room and great room. Outside, a tranquil outdoor living setting with covered patio and additional rear patio. Back inside, tucked in the back corner of the home, the primary bedroom with en-suite bath with double sink vanity, walk-in tile shower, and tile floors. An office/den/3rd bedroom with glass French doors, second bedroom, and second bathroom with walk-in tiled shower is located off a separate hallway offering guests plenty of privacy. Don't miss the two car garage with 4 foot garage extension and walk-up attic storage accessible by fixed stairs located at the rear of the garage. Be part of the Charleston area's premier 55+ lifestyle community, Del Webb Nexton. Just a short golf cart ride to two grocery stores, restaurants, Pickleball bar, shopping, and so much more! Only five minutes to charming historic downtown Summerville and 25 minutes to Charleston! A 27,000 square foot amenities center with indoor and outdoor pools, sport courts, and fitness center, plus a full-time lifestyle director with clubs and planned community events. Additional community amenities are being added and will include a new gymnasium and event hub with a built-in stage to host large-scale events like community parties and concerts, an indoor sport courts, and walking track. A poolside bar & grill will be added as well as additional outdoor pickleball courts. This community has it all! Skip the hassle of building and the additional move-in costs, this home is turn key with all appliances, window treatments, and ceiling fans included. Please book your showing today!
$ 515,000
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Welcome to Four Seasons at Cane Bay, a premier 55+ active-adult community, where resort-style living meets beautiful waterfront views.This thoughtfully designed single-story home offers an open, inviting floor plan with beautiful finishes and plenty of space to relax or entertain. But the real showstopper is outside--the backyard has been transformed with gorgeous custom hardscaping, a built-in fireplace, and an incredible entertaining area overlooking the water. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee, hosting friends, or winding down by the fire, this outdoor space was made to be enjoyed.Inside, you'll find a spacious primary suite, additional bedroom, flexible office/den space, an upgraded kitchen, screened porch, and generous living areas--all with the ease of single-levelliving. Four Seasons at Cane Bay offers the active-adult lifestyle buyers are looking for, with a 24,000-square-foot amenity center, pool, fitness center, tennis, walking trails, dog park, lake access, and more. 55+ community " Waterfront views " Custom outdoor living " Single-story living " Resort-style amenities Come see why this home isn't just a place to live--it's a lifestyle.
$ 685,000
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Welcome to the Bernstein, a beautifully appointed 1,660-square-foot home offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a dedicated office with barn doors and closet.The bright, open kitchen features white cabinetry with open shelving, a white tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and a farmhouse sink. Upgraded stainless steel GE Cafe appliances include an impressive 36-inch gas range, French-door refrigerator, and vent hood. The kitchen overlooks the dining room and family room, creating an inviting open-concept great room ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.The family room makes a statement with painted ceiling beams and shiplap detailing, a gas fireplace, and the expansive dining room has a large sliding glass door opening to the screened patio for seamless indoor-outdoor livThe spacious primary suite features a tray ceiling and a beautifully finished bath with an oversized zero-entry shower, dual shower heads, and frameless glass doors. Quartz countertops are featured throughout the home. Tile flooring finishes the bathrooms, while laminate wood flooring runs throughout the remaining living areas--no carpet anywhere. The laundry room also includes a convenient utility sink. Additional features include gutters, irrigation, 2-inch white faux-wood blinds, and a screened patio. With its upgraded GE Café kitchen, architectural details, flexible office space, and thoughtful finishes throughout, the Bernstein delivers elevated, low-maintenance living in a beautifully designed home. Welcome to Four Seasons at the Lakes of Cane Bay, a gated 55+ active-lifestyle community surrounded by the natural beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Residents enjoy an impressive waterfront amenity center with indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, ballroom, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and dog park. The community is centered around a spectacular 300-acre lake system with 8 miles of scenic waterways, plus a kayak launch and boat ramp accommodating small electric boats under 15 feet. A full calendar of clubs, activities and social events makes it easy to stay active and connected. Located within the highly desirable Cane Bay master-planned community, Four Seasons offers a peaceful setting with convenient access to everyday essentials. Cane Bay features miles of walking and biking trails connecting its neighborhoods with shopping, dining, healthcare and recreation. The Publix-anchored Market at Cane Bay is conveniently located near the community entrance, while historic Summerville, Charleston-area attractions, beaches and Charleston International Airport are all within easy reach. Home is in permitting and is expected to be completed in early to mid 2027.
$ 524,930
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Spring Lake | 2 Bedrooms + Office | 2 Full Baths Welcome to the Spring Lake, a beautifully designed attached home offering easy, comfortable living with thoughtful upgrades throughout. This open-concept plan features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a dedicated office with a stylish barn door and closet--perfect for working from home, hobbies, or flexible additional space. The kitchen is a standout, featuring pewter cabinetry with a second stack of glass-front cabinets extending nearly to the ceiling, a crisp white tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel GE Profile appliances, including a gas range, French-door refrigerator, and vent hood. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and family rooms, creating one spacious great room centered around a cozy gas fireplace.A dramatic 12-foot sliding glass door fills the family room with natural light and opens directly to the screened patio, extending the living space outdoors. Trey ceilings add an elevated touch to both the great room and primary suite. The primary bath features an impressive oversized zero-entry shower with dual shower heads and frameless glass doors. Quartz countertops continue throughout the home for a cohesive, upscale finish. Enjoy low-maintenance flooring with tile in the bathrooms and laminate wood flooring throughout the remainder of the home--no carpet anywhere. Additional included features make this home truly move-in ready: gutters, irrigation, 2-inch white faux-wood blinds, and a screened patio. The Spring Lake combines stylish finishes, an open layout, and everyday convenience in one beautifully appointed home. Welcome to Four Seasons at the Lakes of Cane Bay, a gated 55+ active-lifestyle community surrounded by the natural beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Residents enjoy an impressive waterfront amenity center with indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, ballroom, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and dog park. The community is centered around a spectacular 300-acre lake system with 8 miles of scenic waterways, plus a kayak launch and boat ramp accommodating small electric boats under 15 feet. A full calendar of clubs, activities and social events makes it easy to stay active and connected. Located within the highly desirable Cane Bay master-planned community, Four Seasons offers a peaceful setting with convenient access to everyday essentials. Cane Bay features miles of walking and biking trails connecting its neighborhoods with shopping, dining, healthcare and recreation. The Publix-anchored Market at Cane Bay is conveniently located near the community entrance, while historic Summerville, Charleston-area attractions, beaches and Charleston International Airport are all within easy reach. Home is under construction and estimated to be complete late 2026/early 2027.
$ 421,900
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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:
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.
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.
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.
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
- Del Webb (Summerville)
- The Peninsula (Downtown Charleston) LUXURY 55+ Condos
- Summer’s Corner Horizons (Summerville)
- Restore at Carolina Park (Mt Pleasant)
- The Ponds at Cresswinds
- Hammock Walk (Nexton Summerville)
- Marrington Villas Cobblestone
- Four Seasons at Cane Bay
- Liberty Cottages at Park West (Mt Pleasant)
- The Cottages at Carolina Park ( Mt Pleasant SC)
- The Pines at Gahagan (Summerville SC)
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.
