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This table uses each community's midpoint price range for a representative home, the verified county effective property tax rate, current or estimated HOA fees, and insurance estimates. Lawn care is noted separately where it is an owner cost rather than HOA-included. All figures are estimates — verify current HOA amounts and your specific tax scenario before purchasing. 65+ senior homestead exemption ($50,000 FMV exempt) is applied for the 65+ columns.
All Communities — Monthly Cost Estimate
| Community | Rep. Price | County | HOA/mo | Tax/mo (65+) | Ins/mo | Lawn/mo | Total/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammock Walk at Nexton | $305K | Berkeley | TBD | ~$108 | ~$100 | incl? | ~$208+HOA |
| Four Seasons Cane Bay | $470K | Berkeley | ~$288 | ~$183 | ~$160 | ~$100 | ~$731 |
| Del Webb Cane Bay | $480K | Berkeley | ~$313 | ~$183 | ~$160 | ~$100 | ~$756 |
| Cresswind Charleston | $480K | Dorchester | ~$255 | ~$240 | ~$165 | incl. | ~$660 |
| Del Webb Nexton | $550K | Dorchester | ~$250 | ~$279 | ~$180 | ~$100 | ~$809 |
| Horizons at Summers Corner | $420K | Dorchester | ~$353 | ~$207 | ~$155 | verify | ~$715+lawn |
| Pines at Gahagan | $340K | Dorchester | TBD | ~$168 | ~$130 | ~$100 | ~$398+HOA |
| Carillon at The Ponds | $360K | Dorchester | TBD | ~$173 | ~$135 | ~$100 | ~$408+HOA |
| Latitude Margaritaville HH | $380K | Jasper | varies | ~$120 | ~$150 | varies | ~$270+HOA |
| Del Webb Point Hope | TBD | Charleston | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Active Build |
| Encore at Carolina Park | $650K | Charleston | ~$365 | ~$250 | ~$200 | incl. | ~$815 |
| The Elms of Charleston | resale | Dorchester | TBD | varies | varies | varies | TBD |
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Key Takeaways
Cresswind Charleston often appears as the best total value at its price point because the HOA includes lawn care, Dorchester County taxes are partially offset by this inclusion, and the community provides access to The Ponds YMCA and trails. Four Seasons and Del Webb Cane Bay benefit from Berkeley County's lower tax rate. Encore at Carolina Park's $815/month total is comparable to Del Webb Nexton despite a higher purchase price — but it delivers a Mount Pleasant address and 15-minute beach access.
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