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  1. Carolina OrchardsFort Mill, SC 29715 · Fort Mill and Indian Land (Charlotte area)
  2. Sun City Carolina LakesIndian Land, SC 29707 · Fort Mill and Indian Land (Charlotte area)

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  1. Carolina OrchardsFort Mill, SC 29715
  2. Sun City Carolina LakesIndian Land, SC 29707

Biggest differences

  • Current published price
    Carolina Orchards
    $425,000 to $850,000 resale-market snapshot (median approximately $575,000)
    Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Mid $300,000s to roughly $1,250,000 resale-market snapshot across condos, villas, and single-family homes
  • HOA / POA
    Carolina Orchards
    Not published by the association or builder in this session
    Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Monthly assessment varies by residence type; the association's own Realtor Information Guide directs buyers to the management company for current rates rather than publishing a fixed amount
  • Separate recurring charges
    Carolina Orchards
    Monthly HOA dues (third-party reported): A real-estate brokerage reports $313 to $321 per month, including lawn maintenance, basic cable and internet, and Anne Springs Close Greenway membership
    Sun City Carolina Lakes
    New member (ownership transfer) fee: 0.33% of the gross sales price, payable by the seller at closing per the association's Realtor Information Guide; the parties may negotiate adjustments within their sales contract; Monthly assessment (varies by residence type): The association's guide states dues vary by residence type and directs buyers to the management company for current rates; no fixed amount is published
  • Published age policy
    Carolina Orchards
    55+ age restriction is third-party-reported
    Sun City Carolina Lakes
    The association's Realtor Information Guide publishes 55+ occupancy and under-19 stay-limit rules

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Carolina OrchardsFort Mill, SC 29715
Sun City Carolina LakesIndian Land, SC 29707
GolfCheck neededGolf policy not publicly verifiedA public 18-hole golf course is operator-reported
Rental policyCheck neededRental policy not publicly verifiedRental policy not publicly verified
Guest policyCheck neededGuest policy not publicly verifiedGuest policy not publicly verified
Document statusPublic profile; sources not yet checkedPublic profile; sources not yet checked
LocationFort Mill, SC 29715Indian Land, SC 29707
Community typeactive adultactive adult
Current sales / inventoryCurrent new-construction versus resale-only status is not independently confirmedDel Webb's South Carolina community finder lists only Charleston, Greenville, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach metro areas as of retrieval; Sun City Carolina Lakes is not included, consistent with third-party reports of resale-only status since construction ended in 2016
Current published price$425,000 to $850,000 resale-market snapshot (median approximately $575,000)Mid $300,000s to roughly $1,250,000 resale-market snapshot across condos, villas, and single-family homes
HOA / POANot published by the association or builder in this sessionMonthly assessment varies by residence type; the association's own Realtor Information Guide directs buyers to the management company for current rates rather than publishing a fixed amount
Separate recurring chargesMonthly HOA dues (third-party reported): A real-estate brokerage reports $313 to $321 per month, including lawn maintenance, basic cable and internet, and Anne Springs Close Greenway membershipNew member (ownership transfer) fee: 0.33% of the gross sales price, payable by the seller at closing per the association's Realtor Information Guide; the parties may negotiate adjustments within their sales contract; Monthly assessment (varies by residence type): The association's guide states dues vary by residence type and directs buyers to the management company for current rates; no fixed amount is published
Published age policy55+ age restriction is third-party-reportedThe association's Realtor Information Guide publishes 55+ occupancy and under-19 stay-limit rules
HousingRanch-style single-family homes across 15 villages; 731 homes on 327 acresSingle-family homes, villa townhomes, and carriage-style condos across 3,160 resale residences
Pet policyA dog park is third-party-reported; detailed pet rules are not publishedA dog park and pet-focused resident club are third-party-reported
Amenities in cited sources21,000 sq ft clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, Hot tub, Fitness center and aerobics studio, Pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts, Dog park, Playground, 20+ resident clubs, Full-time activities director, Access to the 2,100-acre Anne Springs Close GreenwayTwo amenity/community centers (53,000+ sq ft combined), Public 18-hole golf course, Indoor lap pool and outdoor pools, Fitness centers, Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, 10+ lakes with fishing and kayak access, Walking and biking trails, Dog park, Pottery studio, billiards room, ballroom, woodworking shop, Community gardens
Cited sources5 sources7 sources
Last verified2026-09-022026-09-02

GolfCheck needed

Rental policyCheck needed

Guest policyCheck needed

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Community type

Current sales / inventory

  • Carolina Orchards
    Current new-construction versus resale-only status is not independently confirmed
  • Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Del Webb's South Carolina community finder lists only Charleston, Greenville, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach metro areas as of retrieval; Sun City Carolina Lakes is not included, consistent with third-party reports of resale-only status since construction ended in 2016

Current published price

  • Carolina Orchards
    $425,000 to $850,000 resale-market snapshot (median approximately $575,000)
  • Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Mid $300,000s to roughly $1,250,000 resale-market snapshot across condos, villas, and single-family homes

HOA / POA

  • Carolina Orchards
    Not published by the association or builder in this session
  • Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Monthly assessment varies by residence type; the association's own Realtor Information Guide directs buyers to the management company for current rates rather than publishing a fixed amount

Separate recurring charges

  • Carolina Orchards
    Monthly HOA dues (third-party reported): A real-estate brokerage reports $313 to $321 per month, including lawn maintenance, basic cable and internet, and Anne Springs Close Greenway membership
  • Sun City Carolina Lakes
    New member (ownership transfer) fee: 0.33% of the gross sales price, payable by the seller at closing per the association's Realtor Information Guide; the parties may negotiate adjustments within their sales contract; Monthly assessment (varies by residence type): The association's guide states dues vary by residence type and directs buyers to the management company for current rates; no fixed amount is published

Published age policy

Housing

  • Carolina Orchards
    Ranch-style single-family homes across 15 villages; 731 homes on 327 acres
  • Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Single-family homes, villa townhomes, and carriage-style condos across 3,160 resale residences

Pet policy

Amenities in cited sources

  • Carolina Orchards
    21,000 sq ft clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, Hot tub, Fitness center and aerobics studio, Pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts, Dog park, Playground, 20+ resident clubs, Full-time activities director, Access to the 2,100-acre Anne Springs Close Greenway
  • Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Two amenity/community centers (53,000+ sq ft combined), Public 18-hole golf course, Indoor lap pool and outdoor pools, Fitness centers, Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, 10+ lakes with fishing and kayak access, Walking and biking trails, Dog park, Pottery studio, billiards room, ballroom, woodworking shop, Community gardens

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