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Get Independent Advice| Community | Location | Homes | HOA/mo | Tax ($400K, 65+) | True Monthly | Price Range | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselyn | Lancaster, SC | 1,860 | ~$150 est. | ~$60 | ~$445 | $300s–$500s | Lennar |
| Sun City Carolina Lakes | Indian Land, SC | 3,160 | $175 | ~$65 | ~$525 | $280s–$550s | Del Webb |
| Four Seasons at Gold Hill | Fort Mill, SC | 301 | ~$185 | ~$70 | ~$533 | $300s–$500s | K. Hovnanian |
| Gentry at Handsmill | York, SC | 330 | ~$255 | ~$75 | ~$668 | $400s–$600s | Kolter |
| Cresswind Wesley Chapel | Monroe, NC | 612 | ~$260 | ~$240 | ~$820 | $440K–$968K | Kolter |
| Cresswind Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 850 | $249* | ~$310 | ~$860 | $300s–$600s | Kolter |
| Carolina Riverside | Belmont, NC | ~800 | ~$275 | ~$264 | ~$865 | $350s–$600s | Del Webb |
| Imagery Mountain Island | Mount Holly, NC | ~800 | Verify | ~$264 | Est. ~$870 | $300s–$500s | Lennar |
| Bailey's Glen | Cornelius, NC | ~670 | ~$375* | ~$388 | ~$1,050 | $450K–$800K+ | South Creek |
| Trilogy Lake Norman | Denver, NC | ~1,100 | $510* | ~$257 | ~$1,062 | $400s–$1M+ | Shea Homes |
*Cresswind: internet included. Trilogy: lawn + boat club included. Bailey's Glen: lawn included. SC rows: 65+ homestead exemption applied. All figures approximate — verify current rates. True monthly = HOA + tax + insurance + utilities (+ lawn where not included).
| Priority | #1 | #2 | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest monthly cost (65+, SC) | Roselyn | Sun City | SC taxes + low HOA |
| Best overall value | Sun City Carolina Lakes | Four Seasons | SC taxes + scale + golf + 100+ clubs |
| Most intimate community | Four Seasons at Gold Hill | Gentry at Handsmill | 301 and 330 homes respectively |
| Best pickleball | Cresswind Charlotte | Bailey's Glen | 12 vs 5 courts |
| Boating / Lake access | Trilogy Lake Norman | Gentry at Handsmill | Boat club vs private Lake Wylie marina |
| Best golf community | Sun City Carolina Lakes | — | Only community with on-site 18-hole |
| Best nature/art setting | Imagery Mountain Island | Carolina Riverside | Lake + art studios vs Catawba River |
| Best new construction value | Roselyn (SC) | Cresswind Wesley Chapel | SC taxes + Lennar included features |
| Best for frequent flyers | Sun City / Cresswind / Four Seasons | — | All ~20 min to CLT Airport |
| Most creative amenities | Bailey's Glen | Imagery | Woodworking + pottery vs art studios |
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