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Retirement and 55 Communities Summerville, SC

Summerville, South Carolina is often considered an ideal retirement destination. Summerville is located mainly within Dorchester County and is the seventh-largest town in South Carolina, within five miles of the winding banks of the Ashley River. Residents living in any of the private gated retirement communities of Summerville can explore the river preserve, relax on the beaches and coastlines within a short drive, or visit the numerous eateries, museums, and pristine outdoor landscapes in the area, perfect for those who love to get out and about in the fresh SC air.

The Lifestyle and Activities at Master-Planned 55+ Communities in Summerville, South Carolina

Being just thirty-five minutes from the Charleston area, Summerville provides a mixture of tranquility, a rich heritage, and life close to numerous waterfronts. Summerville, SC is also within easy reach of the larger cities and amenities for convenience. These SC communities offer beautiful homes with a variety of floor plans and amenities to enjoy.

Weather and Climate in Summerville Communities

As you’d expect from this beautiful, quiet part of SC, Summerville's weather is fantastic year-round, with four distinct seasons that bring changes in the colors and scenery. These South Carolina seasons range from balmy, warm summers to crisp fall days ideal for hiking and walking and the chance to see the local flora and fauna, such as Dogwoods and Yellow Jessamine, the state flower, flourishing in the spring.

During the summer, the temperatures peak at around ninety-one degrees in the Summerville area, whereas the shorter, festive winter months run from November to February with average daytime temperatures of up to sixty-four degrees.

Enjoying Community Sports, Social Groups, and Outdoor Hobbies in Summerville, SC

One of the many reasons exclusive SC fifty-five-and-older adult communities appeal is that they offer luxury homes and real estate opportunities alongside active, welcoming activities for home buyers. From outdoor sports and walking clubs to communities that share the joy of crafts, nature, photography, pickleball, tennis, or watersports, Summerville, SC is a great place for home owners looking to maximize their time socializing with a group or on the water.

Nicknamed the ‘Flower Town in the Pines,’ Summerville has wonderful vintage properties and gardens, a thriving arts and culture scene, exceptional fine dining establishments, and local destinations serving classic southern cuisines. Summerville, SC is also somewhat of a golf haven, with exclusive residents-only facilities at several communities, and other options nearby like Summerville Country Club, Wescott Plantation, Legend Oaks, and The Club at Pine Forest, which are some of the best in South Carolina.

High-End Homes and Communal Spaces Within Private Summerville  Communities in SC

Prospective retirees considering purchasing a home within a Summerville, South Carolina retirement community have ample choice of homes that are for sale. Builders have invested in beautiful, new communities and homes in Summerville. Real estate for sale ranges from lakefront homes with generous floor plans to modern communities with superb fitness centers, resort-style amenities, direct access to walking trails, and even gated residences with their own lakes, pavilions, and swim complexes.

The quality of local Summerville, SC healthcare facilities, including medical centers, hospitals, and private consultants, ensures local community residents can safeguard their health and well-being while taking advantage of the tax benefits applied to social security income and deductions against other retirement income sources, including pension funds, IRAs, and 401(k)s.

Overall, the cost of living in Summerville, SC is 12% lower than the national average, with including more affordable real estate and private healthcare expenditures 14% beneath the US average. Coupled with SC tax efficiencies within this retirement-friendly area state, this helps to secure a broader budget to make the most of your retirement years.

You can browse our selection of Summerville, SC community homes and speak with an agent to find the perfect place for your later years.


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Cresswind Charleston

Summerville, South Carolina Gated Community
Summerville, South Carolina

This active-lifestyle community just outside of Charleston, SC is designed to meet the needs of active adults, offering a clubhouse, fitness center with classes and nutrition programs, an activities director, walking trails, and resort-style amenities. Several golf courses are located nearby and the community is convenient to Folly Beach and Isle of Palms. Homes are priced from the upper $400,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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Horizons at Carnes Crossroads

Summerville, South Carolina Gated Community
Summerville, South Carolina

Horizons at Carnes Crossroads is a gated 55+ community in Goose Creek, SC, just 25 miles from Charleston. Offering a relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle, it features resort-style amenities, a wellness center, pools, sports courts, scenic trails, and an agrihood farm. A developing commercial downtown adds convenience, while Lennar-built homes boast classic architecture and spacious outdoor living. Perfect for retirees seeking an active, coastal community. Prices coming soon. Read More...

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Horizons at Summers Corner

Summerville, South Carolina Gated Community
Summerville, South Carolina

Horizons at Summers Corner is Lennar’s newest 55+ active adult community in Summerville, South Carolina, just outside Charleston. The community provides residents 55 and older with several desirable onsite amenities, including a clubhouse, 95-acre lake with lakeside pavilion, an exclusive swim complex, fitness center, walking trails, and a village center with commercial space. The age-restricted community features low-maintenance homes and South Carolina real estate with Lennar’s innovative Everything’s Included® packages. Priced from the low $300,000s. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay

Summerville, South Carolina Gated Community
Summerville, South Carolina

Located 30 minutes from Charleston, K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay is a new 55+ community offering an active lifestyle. The lakefront clubhouse features saline indoor and outdoor swimming pools, athletic club, and tennis, bocce ball & pickleball courts. Residents enjoy a variety of clubs and activities including fishing, kayaking, boating, paddle boarding, walking trails, and bird watching. Priced from the low $400,000s. Read More...

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Summers Corner

Summerville, South Carolina Private Community
Summerville, South Carolina

This 55+ active-adult community offers a walkable lifestyle with an active village center, swim complex, 95-acre lake, walking trails, two on-site schools, and a performing arts center. Historic Charleston is just 35 minutes away. Priced from the low $300,000s to the high $400,000s. Read More...

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