The two new construction 55+ options in the Upstate SC market compared on every dimension that matters: HOA fees, 10-year costs, amenities, location, community size, and which buyer each community actually serves best.
| Factor | Del Webb Greenville | Blaize Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Builder | Del Webb (PulteGroup) | Epcon Communities |
| Location | Piedmont, SC (~15 min SW of Greenville) | Greer, SC (~20 min from Greenville, 5 min to Downtown Greer) |
| Home Type | Single-family detached | Single-story patio homes (some attached) |
| Total Homes | 427 | Smaller footprint (est. 100–200 range) |
| Size Range | ~1,300–2,200 sq ft | Varies by plan; single-story focus |
| Est. Price Range | $375K–$640K+ | Lower entry point than Del Webb |
| Est. HOA (monthly) | $300–$400 | $175–$250 |
| Pool | Resort-style outdoor pool | Heated pool |
| Fitness Center | Yes — full equipment | Yes — fitness center |
| Pickleball | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lifestyle Director | Yes — full-time paid staff | No |
| Clubhouse / Ballroom | Full ballroom/event space | Clubhouse |
| Lawn Care Included | Yes | Yes (maintenance-free exterior) |
| CDD | No CDD identified | No CDD identified |
| Airport Proximity | ~25 min to GSP | ~10 min to GSP |
| Downtown Greenville | ~20 min | ~20 min |
| Community Build Status (2025) | Active construction — not fully built out | Varies — confirm current phase with builder |
| Est. 10-Year Carry Cost (low scenario) | ~$65,800 | ~$42,800 |
The 10-year carrying cost gap between Del Webb Greenville (low estimate ~$65,800) and Blaize Ridge (low estimate ~$42,800) is approximately $23,000. That's real money for buyers on fixed income. The question is not which community is "better" — it's which community delivers $23,000 worth of additional value for you specifically. For buyers who use the resort pool weekly, attend lifestyle director events regularly, play pickleball daily, and value the social programming of a large Del Webb campus: probably yes. For buyers who travel 4 months a year, use the pool occasionally, and don't need programmed activities: the Blaize Ridge value proposition is hard to argue against.
Piedmont (Del Webb) and Greer (Blaize Ridge) are both approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Greenville — neither is significantly closer to the city. The real location difference is airport proximity: Blaize Ridge is roughly 10 minutes from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Del Webb is roughly 25 minutes out. For buyers who fly frequently for family travel, medical appointments, or retirement travel habits, that difference is real.
Greer also has its own distinct downtown — a genuine walkable small-city core with restaurants, shops, and community events that Del Webb Greenville in Piedmont doesn't have within walking distance. For buyers who value walkable coffee and dinner options, Blaize Ridge's proximity to Downtown Greer is a meaningful lifestyle advantage.
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