
55+ Communities
As Baby Boomers reached retirement age, 55+ communities became increasingly popular in the Charleston area. By definition, 55+ communities are housing communities certified through the Housing for Older People Act (HOPA) where at least 80% of the occupants are age 55 or older.
Many retirees head to South Carolina seeking significantly lower property taxes and Homestead Exemption, lower cost of living, and no snow shoveling. 55+ communities offer all these things while offering a community filled with a lifestyle where individuals can reinvent themselves and enjoy retirement.
All the 55+ communities in the area have amenity complexes with a wealth of clubs and activities. Many have lifestyle directors that coordinate social events, and travel opportunities. Houses are usually ranch style (no stairs to climb) and homeowner fees include lawn service and guarded/gated entry.
Whether you’re introverted or extroverted, you have a community of like-minded people with shared life experiences.
55+ Communities
- Liberty Cottages — Mount Pleasant
- Del Webb Charleston at Cane Bay - Summerville
- Del Webb Charleston at Nexton - Summerville
- K Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay - Summerville
- Cresswinds at The Ponds - Summerville
- Carillon at The Ponds - Summerville
- The Elms — North Charleston
- Enclave Park — Johns Island
Elms of Charleston | North Charleston
$299,900
2 beds 2 baths 1,789 sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Pro Realty
Elms of Charleston | North Charleston
$369,900
2 beds 2 baths 1,752 sqft

Listing courtesy of Ocean Realty
The Ponds | Summerville
$525,500
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,332 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Nexton | Summerville
$425,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,261 sqft

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Expert Advisors
Carolina Park | Mount Pleasant
$640,000
3 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,250 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Elms of Charleston | North Charleston
$325,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,760 sqft

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
Cane Bay Plantation | Summerville
$340,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,510 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina Elite Real Estate
Cane Bay Plantation | Summerville
$641,016
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,439 sqft

Listing courtesy of K. Hovnanian Homes
Elms of Charleston | North Charleston
$335,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,785 sqft

Listing courtesy of Matt O'Neill Real Estate
Carolina Park | Mount Pleasant
$600,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,920 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Carolina Park | Mount Pleasant
$584,500
3 beds 3 baths 1,917 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Elms of Charleston | Charleston
$347,500
3 beds 2 baths 1,599 sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Pro Realty
Carolina Park | Mount Pleasant
$620,000
3 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,241 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Nexton | Summerville
$439,500
2 beds 2 baths 1,355 sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Cane Bay Plantation | Summerville
$420,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,873 sqft

Listing courtesy of Infinity Realty
Carolina Park | Mount Pleasant
$597,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,920 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Carolina Park | Mount Pleasant
$621,278
3 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,241 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Cane Bay Plantation | Summerville
$582,000
3 beds 3 baths 2,856 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
The Ponds | Summerville
$420,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,519 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Cane Bay Plantation | Summerville
$544,502
2 beds 2 baths 2,116 sqft

Listing courtesy of K. Hovnanian Homes