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South Carolina Active Adult Communities

Active adult communities in South Carolina are attractive retirement destinations for individuals looking for recreation, culture, and warm weather. The Palmetto State has a variety of low-maintenance active retirement communities, from Lowcountry and oceanfront resort communities in Coastal South Carolina, golf and lake communities in the Midlands, and outdoor recreational communities in Upstate South Carolina.

Living in South Carolina's active adult communities has many advantages that attract retirees seeking a combination of comfort, community, and a fulfilling lifestyle. With mild winters and warm summers, it’s easy to enjoy outdoor activities year-round, from golf and tennis to walking along the beautiful coastline.

South Carolina's active adult communities often prioritize a vibrant social atmosphere, providing residents with numerous opportunities for engagement and connection. The state's Southern hospitality is evident in these close-knit communities, where neighbors often become friends through shared interests, clubs, and organized events. The communities featured here give residents convenient access to favorite pastimes like golf, tennis, pickleball, boating, fishing, and hiking. South Carolina also has endless opportunities for learning in retirement, through its numerous museums, historical sites, and performing arts centers. This is your guide to the best active adult communities in South Carolina.


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Riverton Pointe

Hardeeville, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Hardeeville, South Carolina

Riverton Pointe is a new gated golf community just outside of Hilton Head in Hardeeville, SC. Located 14 miles from Hilton Head beaches, 26 miles from Savannah, GA, and 95 miles from Charleston, the idyllic Lowcountry community offers resort-style amenities and a Nicklaus Design golf course. In addition to the world-class course, members and residents have access to a pro shop, clubhouse with new restaurant, and practice facilities, the club features a fitness and swimming complex, tennis and pickleball courts, and more. Premium South Carolina real estate on wooded, lake, and estate-sized homesites with new luxury single-story home designs from approximately 1,600 to 3,500 square feet. Lots priced from $40,000. Homes/townhomes priced from $400,000. Read More...

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Roselyn

Lancaster, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Lancaster, South Carolina

Roselyn is a new active adult 55-plus community in Lancaster, SC. About an hour south of Charlotte, residents of the South Carolina community enjoy an array of resort-style amenities and social opportunities in a charming southern town. Amenities will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, pickleball courts, and trails that link to the Carolina Thread Trail. Close to golf, shopping, dining, and top-notch healthcare, the 55 and over community features four unique home collections from Lennar. Prices to be determined. Read More...

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Savannah Lakes Village

McCormick, South Carolina Active Adult Community
McCormick, South Carolina

With two lakefront golf courses and 2,200 primary and vacation-home residents, this member-owned lakefront sporting community in western South Carolina is surrounded by 60,000 acres of protected forest land and state parks at the confluence of the Little River Blueway Adventure Region and Lake Thurmond. Lots priced from $25,000 to $200,000; Homes and Cottages from the low $300,000s to the $900,000s. Read More...

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Sea Pines

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Homeowners at this 5,000-acre oceanfront enclave on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island have access to four championship golf courses and five miles of pristine Atlantic beaches, along with a full-service marina, tennis and equestrian facilities, resort dining and a 603-acre Lowcountry nature preserve. Lots priced from $119,000 to $5 million, with condos, townhomes, villas and single-family homes priced from $170,000 to $8.7 million. Read More...

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Sun City Hilton Head

Bluffton, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Bluffton, South Carolina

The largest 55+ active adult community in South Carolina, Sun City Hilton Head is home to 36 holes of championship golf, three amenity centers, a sports complex, fitness centers, two social halls, parks, community gardens, biking and hiking trails and over 100 clubs and resident community groups. Located 15 miles from Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Georgia, this coastal South Carolina community offers low-maintenance homes and villas priced from the mid $200,000s to over $2 million. Lots priced from $55,000 to $189,500. Read More...

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The Crescent

Bluffton, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Bluffton, South Carolina

This scenic Lowcountry South Carolina gated community features an Arnold Palmer championship golf course, resort-style amenities, and quick access to Hilton Head Island. Amenities include a clubhouse, tennis & pickleball courts, a fully equipped fitness center, and a resort-style swimming pool. Lots priced from $100,000 to $150,000; Condos and Homes from $450,000 to $1.2 million. Read More...

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The Reserve at Lake Keowee

Sunset, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Sunset, South Carolina

With grand views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and 30 miles of shoreline on the majestic Lake Keowee, this 3,900-acre private, walkable community is perfect for families at any stage seeking the “right-sized” home. Close proximity to Clemson University. Lots priced from $44,900 to $1.5 million; Homes priced from the $1.5 million to $3.8 million. Read More...

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Windmill Harbour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Windmill Harbour is a 172-acre private community on Jenkins Island near Hilton Head, SC. Featuring 348 Charleston-style homes, a marina, and the South Carolina Yacht Club, it's ideal for boaters and families. Residents enjoy amenities like tennis courts, community events, and easy access to nearby cities. With its beautiful setting and rich atmosphere, Windmill Harbour is a premier yachting destination. Lots priced from the mid $200,000s; Homes priced from $800,000. Read More...

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Woodside

Aiken, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Aiken, South Carolina

Located in the historic city of Aiken, South Carolina, Woodside covers more than 2,800 acres of rolling countryside and offers classic country club amenities combined with a diverse group of neighborhoods. This active community offers four championship golf courses, a pool, tennis, croquet, community gardening, two clubhouses, a wellness center and lakes for fishing and canoeing. Lots with wooded, golf, and lake views are priced from $40,000 to $150,000; Homes with low-maintenance living options from the high $400,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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