South Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

In addition to completely exempting Social Security benefits, South Carolina provides significant retirement income tax deductions for other pensions and boasts some of the lowest property tax assessment rates in the United States.

Retirees have access to highly rated medical networks, including the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) in Charleston, Prisma Health in the Upstate, and the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.

The state offers a long golf and beach season due to mild winters, though coastal regions experience high humidity during peak summer months and require standard seasonal preparations.

In South Carolina, there are 16 large communities with over 1000 homes, 18 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 71 small communities with less than 500 homes.

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in South Carolina. The most recent communities started in South Carolina include Villas of North Valley, Waterside at Pine Island, Townes of Prince Creek West. There are also 51 communities in South Carolina that offer new construction homes, including Savannah Lakes Village, Rosalia Verdae, Waterside at Pine Island.

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in South Carolina. Approximately 39.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Kalmia Landing is a gated communities with 144 homes, and Rosalia Verdae is another gated communities with 159 homes.

On average, listings in 55+ communities in South Carolina stay on the market for around 317 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $484,970, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Waterside Pointe average around $1,599,900, while homes in Swansgate average around $456,290.