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Southern Palms

Ladson, SC 29456 · Charleston area and Summerville

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Aerial photograph of the clubhouse and amenities at Southern Palms
The heart of Southern Palms from above, flown 2023 Aerial, USDA NAIP, public domain

What this profile can answer today

Price signal
About $129,995 to $194,500 based on listed homes, per third-party listings
Reported by third party
Recurring costs
Not published
Never treated as $0
Age rule
Third-party listings describe Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community
Reported by third party
Open questions
5 fields still unverified
HOA / POA dues, golf policy, pet policy, and 2 more
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Overview

What this community is

Southern Palms in Ladson lists Manufactured homes. Published price information: About $129,995 to $194,500 based on listed homes, per third-party listings. A current HOA or POA amount is not publicly verified.

Operator
Sun Communities, Inc.
Community type
active adult
Research status
Public community profile
Quick facts

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Price range
About $129,995 to $194,500 based on listed homes, per third-party listings
Reported by third party
HOA / POA
Current authoritative lot-rent amount not publicly verified
Checked, still not confirmed
Recurring charges
No sourced charge layers yet
Listed separately below
Housing
Manufactured homes on 138 total land-lease home sites, built in 1983
Reported by third party
Age policy
Third-party listings describe Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community
Reported by third party
Rules coverage
Rules still need sources
Golf, pets, rentals, and guests
Community photos
Aerial view on file
Public-domain USDA aerial. No stock or generated substitute

Southern Palms: costs, housing, and rules

This profile records age as “Third-party listings describe Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community,” housing as “Manufactured homes on 138 total land-lease home sites, built in 1983,” and HOA or POA as “Current authoritative lot-rent amount not publicly verified.” Sources remain attached. Missing, disputed, or outdated amounts are not treated as $0. Confirm eligibility, rules, availability, and costs before deciding.

Sources checked Sep 2, 2026.

Costs

Price, dues, and every separate charge

Current price rangeAbout $129,995 to $194,500 based on listed homes, per third-party listings

Qualitative third-party band for currently listed homes; excludes lot rent, which is charged separately and was not published on any page fetched this session.

Reported by third party
HOA / POA duesCurrent authoritative lot-rent amount not publicly verified

Sun Communities' own page returned 403 to automated fetch this session, consistent with known site behavior for this operator. Neither third-party listing page displayed a lot-rent amount.

Not verified
Fees

Fees as of

Every recurring charge is listed separately with its source and the date it was checked. An amount that is not published is shown as not published, never as $0.

Recurring and one-time charges recorded for Southern Palms, Ladson, SC.
ChargeAmount and frequencyApplies toStatusSourceVerified
HOA / POA duesAssociationNot published as of Sep 2, 2026Current authoritative lot-rent amount not publicly verifiedSun Communities' own page returned 403 to automated fetch this session, consistent with known site behavior for this operator. Neither third-party listing page displayed a lot-rent amount.UnverifiedNo source attached
One-time fees (transfer, capital contribution, application)One-timeNot published as of Sep 2, 2026Purchase or transfer; ask the association for the current scheduleUnverifiedNo source attached
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One email when a sourced fee, rule, or verification date on the Southern Palms profile changes. Nothing else, and never a sales handoff.

Rules

Age policy, housing, and daily-use rules

Age policy or published age marketingThird-party listings describe Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community

This reflects third-party listing language only. Sun Communities' own page could not be fetched this session, and no governing-document or government source was located. It is not an independent HOPA-compliance determination.

Reported by third party
Current sales / inventory statusA third-party listing shows several homes currently for sale within the 138-site community

Current listing availability was not independently verified.

Reported by third party
Housing typesManufactured homes on 138 total land-lease home sites, built in 1983

A land-lease manufactured home community; the home is purchased but the underlying lot is rented, which requires separate price and fee treatment from a fee-simple single-family community.

Reported by third party
Golf policyGolf policy not publicly verified
Not verified
Pet policyPet policy not publicly verified
Not verified
Rental policyRental policy not publicly verified
Not verified
Guest policyGuest policy not publicly verified
Not verified
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Each answer names its source and the date it was checked. A field that no source publishes is reported as not published, never as $0.

What are the HOA or POA dues at Southern Palms?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Current authoritative lot-rent amount not publicly verified. Sun Communities' own page returned 403 to automated fetch this session, consistent with known site behavior for this operator. Neither third-party listing page displayed a lot-rent amount. Confirm the HOA or POA dues directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Does Southern Palms have a CDD or special district charge?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. No CDD or special district charge appears in the sources checked for this profile, which is not confirmation that none applies. Ask for the current district assessment before buying.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

What is the age policy at Southern Palms, and is the 80/20 rule documented?

Third-party listings describe Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community. Reported by third party, checked Sep 2, 2026. Whether the 80 percent occupancy rule is documented is not published as of Sep 2, 2026.

Source: Southern Palms manufactured home community listing; Southern Palms, Sun Communities. Checked .

Can a home at Southern Palms be rented out?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Rental policy not publicly verified. Confirm the rental policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Are pets allowed at Southern Palms?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Pet policy not publicly verified. Confirm the pet policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Is golf included at Southern Palms, and what are the club fees?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Golf policy not publicly verified. Confirm the golf policy directly with the association or listing representative. Club and golf fee amounts: not published as of Sep 2, 2026.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

What is the guest policy at Southern Palms?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Guest policy not publicly verified. Confirm the guest policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Amenities

What the sources list, and what we can publish

Amenities

Amenities listed by the sources

  • Swimming pool
  • Fishing lake
  • Putting green
  • Clubhouse
  • Library
  • Billiards
  • Shuffleboard courts
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet room
  • Game room

A listed amenity does not necessarily mean access or membership is included in the fee.

Sources: MHBO.com

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Sources

Sources and dates

Last checked Sep 2, 2026
  1. Southern Palms manufactured home community listingMHBO.com · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  2. Southern Palms, Sun CommunitiesRetireNet.com · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  3. 2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files: ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs): ZCTA 29456 internal pointU.S. Census Bureau · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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