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Summerville, SC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Summerville
Summerville, South Carolina is a small town in Dorchester County, where residents enjoy the quiet culture grounded in its rich history that goes back hundreds of years. Residents…
Summerville, South Carolina is a small town in Dorchester County, where residents enjoy the quiet culture grounded in its rich history that goes back hundreds of years. Residents can spend time shopping for antiques or visiting museums.
Summerville Climate & Geography
The climate in Summerville is both humid and subtropical with summer weather reaching over 100 degrees and cold winters that can range in the high 30s.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Summerville
Summerville’s rich history dating back to the Revolutionary War is a large part of the culture. Exploring what this town has to offer is easy with so many museums, galleries, and antique stores, like the Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site, Summerville Dorchester Museum, or Summerville Antique Gallery. For active lifestyles, the Summerville Farmers Market, Azalea Park and Sculpture Garden are great options.
Summerville Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living for Summerville is higher than South Carolina and the national average.
South Carolina residents pay sales, income, vehicle, and property taxes. Social Security income is not taxed and there are exemptions for other retirement income like 401(k)s, IRAs, and Pensions. Further exemption programs exist for retired military personnel and surviving spouses.
Summerville Healthcare
Health care options for Summerville residents include one nationally ranked hospital, MUSC Health-University Medical Center in neighboring Charleston, and other high performing hospitals like East Cooper Medical Center, Trident Medical Center, and Roper St. Francis Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 10 55+ communities in Summerville, 10 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 6 small communities with less than 500 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Summerville. The most recent communities started in Summerville include Hammock Walk at Nexton, Summerwind Crossing, Horizons at Summers Corner. There are also 4 communities in Summerville that offer new construction homes, including Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Hammock Walk at Nexton, Horizons at Summers Corner.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Summerville. Approximately 60.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Del Webb at Cane Bay is a gated communities with 1017 homes, and Four Seasons at The Lakes of Cane Bay is another gated communities with 1020 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Summerville stay on the market for around 470 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $459,260, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton average around $569,997, while homes in The Pines at Gahagan average around $479,660.
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|1,850 sq ft
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|1,551 sq ft
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|1,600 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 10 55+ communities in Summerville, 10 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 6 small communities with less than 500 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Summerville. The most recent communities started in Summerville include Hammock Walk at Nexton, Summerwind Crossing, Horizons at Summers Corner. There are also 4 communities in Summerville that offer new construction homes, including Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Hammock Walk at Nexton, Horizons at Summers Corner.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Summerville. Approximately 60.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Del Webb at Cane Bay is a gated communities with 1017 homes, and Four Seasons at The Lakes of Cane Bay is another gated communities with 1020 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Summerville stay on the market for around 470 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $459,260, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton average around $569,997, while homes in The Pines at Gahagan average around $479,660.
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