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55+ Communities near Charleston, SC

10 Communities

Horizons at Summers Corner - The Cottages by Lennar in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Horizons at Summers Corner - The Cottages by Lennar
Home in Horizons at Summers Corner - The Cottages by Lennar
Up to $20,000

$310,465 - $329,000

Horizons at Summers Corner - The Cottages

Summerville, SC 29485

4 Floor Plans

Lennar

3.6

Cresswind Charleston by Kolter Homes in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Cresswind Charleston by Kolter Homes
Home in Cresswind Charleston by Kolter Homes

$366,990 - $609,990

Cresswind Charleston

Summerville, SC 29483

8 Homes

9 Floor Plans

Kolter Homes

Horizons at Summers Corner - The Estates by Lennar in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Horizons at Summers Corner - The Estates by Lennar
Home in Horizons at Summers Corner - The Estates by Lennar
Up to $24,320

$405,000 - $542,470

Horizons at Summers Corner - The Estates

Summerville, SC 29485

6 Floor Plans

Lennar

3.6

Summerwind Crossing at Lakes of Cane Bay by DRB Elevate  in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Summerwind Crossing at Lakes of Cane Bay by DRB Elevate
Home in Summerwind Crossing at Lakes of Cane Bay by DRB Elevate

Grand Opening

Up to $25,000

$399,900 - $514,990

Summerwind Crossing at Lakes of Cane Bay

Summerville, SC 29486

6 Homes

8 Floor Plans

DRB Elevate

Encore - Restore at Carolina Park  - Classic Series by David Weekley Homes in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Encore - Restore at Carolina Park  - Classic Series by David Weekley Homes
Home in Encore - Restore at Carolina Park  - Classic Series by David Weekley Homes

$651,990 - $675,990

Encore - Restore at Carolina Park - Classic Series

Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

2 Floor Plans

Hot Deal

David Weekley Homes

Del Webb Charleston at Nexton by Del Webb in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton by Del Webb
Home in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton by Del Webb

$386,990 - $650,990

Del Webb Charleston at Nexton

Summerville, SC 29486

10 Floor Plans

Del Webb

3.9

Del Webb Point Hope by Del Webb in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Del Webb Point Hope by Del Webb
Home in Del Webb Point Hope by Del Webb

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Del Webb Point Hope

Charleston, SC 29492

Del Webb

3.9

Encore - Restore at Carolina Park - Tradition Series by David Weekley Homes in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Encore - Restore at Carolina Park - Tradition Series by David Weekley Homes
Home in Encore - Restore at Carolina Park - Tradition Series by David Weekley Homes

$602,990

Encore - Restore at Carolina Park - Tradition Series

Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

2 Floor Plans

Hot Deal

David Weekley Homes

K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay by K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons in Charleston South Carolina
Home in K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay by K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons
Home in K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay by K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons
Up to $70,000

$429,900 - $929,900

K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay

Summerville, SC 29486

4 Homes

19 Floor Plans

K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons

3.7

Horizons at Summers Corner - The Legends by Lennar in Charleston South Carolina
Home in Horizons at Summers Corner - The Legends by Lennar
Home in Horizons at Summers Corner - The Legends by Lennar
Up to $20,000

$352,000 - $377,000

Horizons at Summers Corner - The Legends

Summerville, SC 29485

4 Floor Plans

Lennar

3.6

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New Homes in Charleston by Region

RegionCommunitiesAverage New Home Price
East Charleston 20$387,000
North Charleston 29$358,000
West Charleston 9$77,000

55+ New Home Communities in Charleston by City

CityCommunitiesAverage Home Price
Summerville7$420,736
Charleston1$876,991

Things to Do in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina is a charming place to call home. Retire here and have an abundance of amenities and attractions to enjoy. This welcoming port city is full of character with antebellum homes, horse-drawn carriages and cobblestone streets. Full of old world charm you’ll love the distinctive feel of the French Quarter and Battery Districts.

Shopping here is a joy with great buys at local antique stores, the Charleston Farmers Market, the Charleston City Market, fun shops on King Street and the Shops at Charleston Place. There are great enlightening museums to visit including the Gibbes Museum of Art, The Confederate Museum, the Charleston Museum and the Old Slave Mart Museum. History buffs will enjoy Fort Sumter and Patriots Point. Digging further into the rich cultural experiences here visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Take the grandkids out to Waterfront Park to play in the fountains and enjoy the swings along the waterfront.

Largest Retirement Communities in Charleston

There are fabulous active adult communities in Charleston. Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay, Liberty Cottages at Park West and Baileys Glen Active Adult feature great amenities sure to fill your days with fun. From golf to social events there is always fun to be had. Living out your retirement in one of these communities means you have ample opportunity to explore new hobbies and find your talents.

Top Charleston Builders Working in 55+ Communities

Exceptional builders are creating great retirement homes here. Having a trusted builder takes the guesswork out of turning your vision into a reality. Del Webb, K.Hovnanian, Lennar and Bailey’s Glen are industry leaders with multiple floor plans, features and finishes sure to help you create the home of your dreams!

More Info About 55+ and Active Adult Communities in Charleston

Living in a 55+ or active adult communities in Charleston means investing in your dream home and dream retirement. These fantastic retirement communities have fantastic amenities and beautiful new homes, designed to help you live the good life every single day. If you're ready to make the most of your golden years, you need to live in one of Charleston's active adult communities.

Charleston has 10 active adult communities with 106 brand new homes for sale. You've worked hard your whole life, now is the perfect time to buy your dream retirement home, starting at just $310,465, with NewHomeSource.

Finding the best 55 plus or active adult community for you in Charleston is easier with NewHomesource. Use our library of articles to discover the best places to retire and the best suburbs. You may be a Baby Boomer or Gen X, but you will probably want to consider a number of Michele Lerner's Home design recommendations for boomers to make your post retirement life more enjoyable.

Charleston 55+ Communities: Stats & Trends

You can find the best 55+ housing developments and builders across the Charleston area. Here's an overview of what you will find on NewHomesource.com.

55+ Home Builders6
Number of Communities10
55+ Homes for Sale106
Floor Plan Options64
Quick Move-in Homes42
Homes Priced from$310,465