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Charleston, SC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Charleston
Charleston is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina. It’s the oldest and largest city of the state. Retirees are attracted to Charleston because of the mild winters, low…
Charleston is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina. It’s the oldest and largest city of the state. Retirees are attracted to Charleston because of the mild winters, low cost of living, and the wide variety of recreational activities available.
Climate & Geography
Charleston has a humid subtropical climate. The average annual high temperature is in the mid 70s and the average annual low temperature is in the mid 50s. The average annual precipitation is roughly 50 inches of rainfall.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Charleston is very rich in culture and residents can get to know their new home by visiting the Fort Sumter National Monument, McLeod Plantation Historic Site, and The Charleston Museum. Active adults can take advantage of the year-round moderate weather by exploring the Joe Riley Waterfront Park, Middleton Place, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The large city has a good amount of theaters and music halls to watch concerts, movies, and plays. The Charleston Riverdogs, minor-league baseball team, frequently have games at the Joe Riley Stadium.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The median home cost is well below the national median. Living in South Carolina is less expensive than many other states. Residents 65 and older are exempt for the first $15,000 of qualified retirement income. A majority of disability services are not taxable and Social Security is also not taxable.
Healthcare
There are three medical centers and hospitals that are highly ranked in Charleston. MUSC Health-University Medical Center which is nationally ranked in three adult specialties and ranked High Performing in six adult procedures/conditions, Roper St. Francis Hospital which is ranked High Performing in five adult procedures/conditions and Trident Medical Center which is ranked High Performing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Charleston, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Charleston has 150 homes, the largest has 767 homes, and the average communities consists of 327 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Charleston. The most recent communities started in Charleston include Del Webb Point Hope, Overture Daniel Island, Overture West Ashley. There are also 4 communities in Charleston that offer new construction homes, including Album Dorchester, Overture Daniel Island, Del Webb Point Hope.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Charleston. Approximately 40.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Elms of Charleston is a gated communities with 325 homes, and Overture West Ashley is another gated communities with 198 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Charleston stay on the market for around 138 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $592,326, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb Point Hope average around $835,554, while homes in The Elms of Charleston average around $349,097.
7 communities near Charleston
54 homes near Charleston
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,958 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,969 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,551 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,711 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,263 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,947 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,424 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,174 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,309 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,499 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,604 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,575 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,137 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,345 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,527 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,329 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,481 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,617 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,696 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,137 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,137 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,505 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,858 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,177 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,460 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,551 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,551 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,137 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,551 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,137 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,137 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,737 sq ft
|Detached
Frequently Asked Questions
In Charleston, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Charleston has 150 homes, the largest has 767 homes, and the average communities consists of 327 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Charleston. The most recent communities started in Charleston include Del Webb Point Hope, Overture Daniel Island, Overture West Ashley. There are also 4 communities in Charleston that offer new construction homes, including Album Dorchester, Overture Daniel Island, Del Webb Point Hope.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Charleston. Approximately 40.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Elms of Charleston is a gated communities with 325 homes, and Overture West Ashley is another gated communities with 198 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Charleston stay on the market for around 138 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $592,326, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb Point Hope average around $835,554, while homes in The Elms of Charleston average around $349,097.
Charleston Area 55+ Housing Market Trends
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