The Lawn-Care Adjustment
Del Webb Nexton HOA is ~$250/month. Lawn care for an individual lot runs approximately $80–$120/month — call it $100. Del Webb all-in: ~$350/month. Cresswind HOA is ~$249–260/month and includes individual lot lawn maintenance. All-in: ~$255/month. On this comparison Cresswind is approximately $95/month cheaper than Del Webb Nexton for equivalent ongoing housing costs before taxes. Over 10 years that is $11,400 in your pocket.
| Community | HOA/mo | Lawn/mo | True All-In | 10-yr Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresswind Charleston | ~$255 | Included | ~$255 | — |
| Del Webb Nexton | ~$250 | ~$100 | ~$350 | ~$11,400 more |
| Horizons Summers Corner | ~$353 | Verify | ~$353+ | — |
| Del Webb Cane Bay | ~$313 | ~$100 | ~$413 | ~$18,960 more |
Monthly Carrying Cost — $480K Home, 65+ Buyer
| Item | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOA (includes lawn care) | ~$255 | ~$3,060 | Lawn maintenance for individual lot included |
| Property tax (Dorchester ~0.67%, homestead) | ~$240 | ~$2,882 | 65+, first $50K FMV exempt |
| Homeowners insurance | ~$165 | ~$1,980 | New construction rates |
| Total monthly | ~$660 | ~$7,922 | Pre-mortgage — no separate lawn cost |
Dorchester County Taxes — Same as Nexton and Horizons
Cresswind shares Dorchester County's ~0.67% effective rate with Del Webb Nexton and Horizons at Summers Corner. Berkeley County communities (Cane Bay, Four Seasons, Hammock Walk) save approximately $768/year on a comparable home value. That difference does not apply to Cresswind — it is a real ongoing cost gap relative to the Berkeley County alternatives that buyers should factor in over a 10–20 year hold.
10-Year Projection — $480K Home, 65+ Buyer
| Cost Item | 10-Year Total |
|---|---|
| HOA incl. lawn (3% annual increase) | ~$35,200 |
| Property tax (~$2,882/yr) | ~$28,820 |
| Homeowners insurance (~$1,980/yr) | ~$19,800 |
| Maintenance reserve (~1%/yr) | ~$48,000 |
| Total non-mortgage 10-year cost | ~$131,820 |
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