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Saluda River Club is one of the most upscale master-planned communities in the Columbia area — a riverside setting with high-end homes, extensive amenities and a polished, resort-like feel. The Woodlands brings lower-maintenance, active-adult-oriented homes into that setting at the $600s and up. If your priority is finish, amenities and a beautiful riverside location, and you're comfortable in an all-ages community, it's compelling.
What it costs to own
This is the higher end of the Midlands market, so expect the carrying cost to track the price — more home value to tax (still at the favorable 4% ratio, with homestead at 65+) and master-plan amenity dues. See where it lands in the total-cost comparison.
Amenities & lifestyle
- Resort-style amenities: pools, clubhouse, fitness, trails along the Saluda River
- High-finish homes in an established upscale master-plan
- All-ages neighborhood — multigenerational, not age-restricted
- Convenient to Lexington/Irmo retail and Lake Murray
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Location & healthcare
On the west side of the metro, you're close to Lexington Medical Center, with Prisma Health Richland's tertiary services a reasonable drive. See the healthcare guide.
Sources: 55places and community materials (The Woodlands District at Saluda River Club; higher-end pricing within a larger master-plan); South Carolina assessment and homestead rules. Independent research — not affiliated with the community or builder. Confirm age-restriction details and pricing directly.