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Greenville, SC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Greenville
Located in Northwestern South Carolina, Greenville is an active city with a vibrant downtown and plentiful outdoor recreation. With local community festivals, four distinct…
Located in Northwestern South Carolina, Greenville is an active city with a vibrant downtown and plentiful outdoor recreation. With local community festivals, four distinct seasons, and affordable housing, Greenville is popular among retirees seeking the amenities of a big city and the charm of a small town.
Greenville Climate & Geography
Greenville has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with cool evenings, and winters are cold with occasional freezes. Precipitation is high year round, resulting in higher than average rainfall. Residents can expect 220 days of sun on average throughout the year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Greenville
Outdoor recreation is abundant both in and around the city. Within city limits are several parks, including the popular Falls Park on the Reedy, located in Greenville’s Historic West End District. This park is filled with gardens, public, and scenic views. Paris Mountain State Park north of the city has miles of hiking trails and a lake for swimming.
For shopping, residents head downtown for local breweries, restaurants, museums, and shops. ONE City Plaza is the shopping hub in the center of downtown with high-end boutiques. NOMA Square, a pedestrian plaza, hosts community events and festivals as well.
Other amenities include the Greenville Zoo, the Peace Center for concerts and shows, and multiple golf courses throughout the city.
Greenville Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Greenville is lower than the national average in every index. Transportation costs are especially low.
South Carolina does not tax Social Security, and while it does tax other forms of retirement income, they are largely deductible for retirees. The state has very low property taxes with a Homestead Exemption available for retirees as well. Sales taxes are somewhat higher than average, and only the local rates apply to groceries.
Healthcare in Greenville
The Greenville metro area scores well in Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 70 communities in the U.S.
Greenville has two hospitals that are nationally ranked by U.S. News: Bon Secours St. Francis Health System-Greenville and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Greenville, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Greenville has 123 homes, the largest has 427 homes, and the average communities consists of 217 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Greenville. The most recent communities started in Greenville include Arden Woods Villas, Del Webb Greenville, Overture Greenville. There are also 4 communities in Greenville that offer new construction homes, including Rosalia Verdae, Del Webb Greenville, Overture Greenville.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Greenville. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Rosalia Verdae is a gated communities with 159 homes, and Swansgate is another gated communities with 189 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Greenville stay on the market for around 169 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $349,674, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Swansgate average around $456,290, while homes in Annandale Estates average around $300,000.
11 communities near Greenville
58 homes near Greenville
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,291 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,786 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,510 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,503 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,736 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,415 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,249 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,919 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,951 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,559 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|4 baths
|3,079 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,225 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,576 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,520 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,986 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,512 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,501 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,741 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,130 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,634 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,409 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,678 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|5,352 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,802 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,665 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Greenville, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Greenville has 123 homes, the largest has 427 homes, and the average communities consists of 217 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Greenville. The most recent communities started in Greenville include Arden Woods Villas, Del Webb Greenville, Overture Greenville. There are also 4 communities in Greenville that offer new construction homes, including Rosalia Verdae, Del Webb Greenville, Overture Greenville.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Greenville. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Rosalia Verdae is a gated communities with 159 homes, and Swansgate is another gated communities with 189 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Greenville stay on the market for around 169 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $349,674, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Swansgate average around $456,290, while homes in Annandale Estates average around $300,000.
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