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Tega Cay, SC 55+ rental communities & homes for rent
Living in Tega Cay
Tega Cay is a master-planned city in Northwestern South Carolina. It is known for its ample boating and fishing along Lake Wylie, as well as its numerous parks and walking trails.…
Tega Cay is a master-planned city in Northwestern South Carolina. It is known for its ample boating and fishing along Lake Wylie, as well as its numerous parks and walking trails. Besides this, its proximity to the popular downtown areas of nearby Rock Hill and Fort Mill make it an attractive retirement destination for active adults.
Climate & Geography
Just south of Charlotte on the border of South Carolina, Tega Cay experiences a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid and winters are cool and dry. There is more than average rain throughout the year and very little snowfall. Residents can expect about 216 sunny days each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Most of Tega Cay’s outdoor recreation is focused on Lake Wylie. From several access points, such as Tega Cay Marina or Catawba Park, residents can boat and fish. Additionally, Windjammer Park and Pitcairn Park are located on the lakefront, offering scenic views and serene areas. Outside of the lake, residents can golf at Tega Cay Golf Club or enjoy the miles of walking trails through the city.
There are local boutiques and restaurants in Tega Cay, but most residents head to nearby Fort Mill, 20 minutes away, and Rock Hill, a half-hour away. Both historic cities have vibrant downtowns, community events, and art centers. For more high-end and large-scale shopping and entertainment, Charlotte is an hour to the north.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Tega Cay is above average because of high housing and health care costs.
South Carolina does not tax Social Security, and it offers large deductions for all other forms of retirement. The state’s property taxes are low, and there is a Homestead Exemption aimed at retirees above 65. Additionally, sales taxes are somewhat higher than average.
Healthcare
According to Gallup’s Well-Being Index, the Charlotte metro area ranks in the top 55 communities across the country.
Although there are no hospitals in Tega Cay, the closest facility that is rated high performing by U.S. News is Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. In Charlotte, Carolinas Healthcare System Pineville is also high performing, and Carolinas Medical Center is nationally ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tega Cay, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Tega Cay has 45 homes, the largest has 45 homes, and the average community consists of 45 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Tega Cay. The only 55+ community in Tega Cay is gated. For instance, The Courtyards at Tega Cay is a gated community with 45 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Tega Cay stay on the market for around 398 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $550,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Tega Cay average around $550,000.
5 communities near Tega Cay
214 homes near Tega Cay
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,565 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,401 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,397 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,164 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,264 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,849 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,584 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,948 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,069 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,057 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,581 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,738 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,787 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,462 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,931 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,751 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,180 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,903 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,793 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,788 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,182 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,567 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,373 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,393 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,989 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,707 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,173 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,495 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,864 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,199 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,390 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,695 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,874 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,731 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tega Cay, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Tega Cay has 45 homes, the largest has 45 homes, and the average community consists of 45 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Tega Cay. The only 55+ community in Tega Cay is gated. For instance, The Courtyards at Tega Cay is a gated community with 45 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Tega Cay stay on the market for around 398 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $550,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Tega Cay average around $550,000.
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