What 112 Homes Means
At 112 homes, Encore is the smallest major 55+ community in the Charleston market. The social infrastructure reflects that scale — a tight-knit group rather than a Del Webb-style organized community with 100 clubs and a lifestyle director. The clubhouse has a fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce, billiards, media room, yoga studio, and catering kitchen. These amenities are proportionate to the community size. Encore is not a social destination community. It is a well-designed 55+ neighborhood that happens to be surrounded by one of the best locations in the Charleston metro.
HOA at $365/Month — What It Covers
Encore's HOA at approximately $365/month includes individual lot lawn care — this is the critical distinction from Del Webb communities. On an apples-to-apples basis, Del Webb Nexton's real monthly housing cost is ~$250 HOA plus ~$100 lawn service = ~$350/month. Encore at ~$365 is approximately $15/month higher on the HOA-equivalent comparison, while delivering a Mount Pleasant address and 15-minute beach access. The purchase price premium — typically $100K–$250K more than comparable Nexton homes — is the larger financial differential, not the monthly carrying cost.
Charleston County Taxes
Mount Pleasant sits in Charleston County at approximately 0.50% effective rate for legal residences. On a $650K home: approximately $271/month before the 65+ senior homestead exemption (first $50,000 FMV exempt, one-time filing with Charleston County Auditor), and approximately $250/month after. Lower than Dorchester County's 0.67% at Nexton, comparable to Berkeley County at Cane Bay.
David Weekley Quality — and the Resale-Only Reality
Encore was built by David Weekley Homes between approximately 2021 and 2024. All homes are now resale — there is no builder sales office. David Weekley is a quality builder with a reputation for responsive warranty service, above-average construction standards, and energy-efficient design. On a resale home that is 2–4 years old, you are primarily evaluating prior-owner maintenance rather than builder quality at this point. A thorough inspection is still appropriate.
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