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  1. The Elms of CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC 29406 · Charleston area and Summerville
  2. Cresswind CharlestonSummerville, SC 29483 · Charleston area and Summerville

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  1. The Elms of CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC 29406
  2. Cresswind CharlestonSummerville, SC 29483

Biggest differences

  • Current published price
    The Elms of Charleston
    Low $200,000s to low $300,000s, per a third-party market profile
    Cresswind Charleston
    High $300,000s to high $700,000s, per a third-party market profile
  • Published age policy
    The Elms of Charleston
    Third-party listings describe The Elms of Charleston as a 55+ community
    Cresswind Charleston
    The builder markets Cresswind Charleston as 55+ living, and the association's own site separately describes a 55+ lifestyle
  • Housing
    The Elms of Charleston
    Single-family homes and attached homes (condos, duplexes, and townhomes) across about 325 residences on 200 acres, established in 1987
    Cresswind Charleston
    Single-family homes across two collections, offering 2 to 3 bedroom options from 1,454 to 2,547 square feet, with optional second floors
  • Current sales / inventory
    The Elms of Charleston
    A third-party profile reports resale homes only, with about 6 of 325 homes listed at retrieval
    Cresswind Charleston
    The builder page reports final home opportunities, with only a select number of homes remaining

Unknowns to resolve

10 cells across 5 fields still need a current source.

  • HOA / POA2 of 2
  • Golf2 of 2
  • Pet policy2 of 2
  • Rental policy2 of 2
  • Guest policy2 of 2
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  1. The Elms of Charleston
  2. Cresswind Charleston
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Community detail
The Elms of CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC 29406
Cresswind CharlestonSummerville, SC 29483
HOA / POACheck neededCurrent authoritative HOA amount and inclusions not publicly verifiedCurrent authoritative HOA amount and inclusions not publicly verified
GolfCheck neededGolf policy not publicly verifiedGolf policy not publicly verified
Pet policyCheck neededPet policy not publicly verifiedPet policy not publicly verified
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
LocationNorth Charleston, SC 29406Summerville, SC 29483
Community typeactive adultactive adult
Current sales / inventoryA third-party profile reports resale homes only, with about 6 of 325 homes listed at retrievalThe builder page reports final home opportunities, with only a select number of homes remaining
Current published priceLow $200,000s to low $300,000s, per a third-party market profileHigh $300,000s to high $700,000s, per a third-party market profile
Separate recurring chargesNo separate recurring charge verifiedNo separate recurring charge verified
Published age policyThird-party listings describe The Elms of Charleston as a 55+ communityThe builder markets Cresswind Charleston as 55+ living, and the association's own site separately describes a 55+ lifestyle
HousingSingle-family homes and attached homes (condos, duplexes, and townhomes) across about 325 residences on 200 acres, established in 1987Single-family homes across two collections, offering 2 to 3 bedroom options from 1,454 to 2,547 square feet, with optional second floors
Amenities in cited sourcesClubhouse and grand ballroom, Fitness room, Outdoor swimming pool, Tennis court, Shuffleboard, Lawn croquet, Walking paths, Library, Card and game rooms, Demonstration kitchenClub Cresswind clubhouse, Fitness center, Pickleball courts, Tennis courts, Bocce ball courts, Swimming pool, Outdoor spa, Walking trails, Fishing lakes via The Ponds, Horseshoe pits, Outdoor amphitheater and event lawn
Cited sources4 sources4 sources
Last verified2026-09-022026-09-02

HOA / POACheck needed

GolfCheck needed

Pet policyCheck needed

Rental policyCheck needed

Guest policyCheck needed

Document status

Location

Community type

Current sales / inventory

  • The Elms of Charleston
    A third-party profile reports resale homes only, with about 6 of 325 homes listed at retrieval
  • Cresswind Charleston
    The builder page reports final home opportunities, with only a select number of homes remaining

Current published price

Separate recurring charges

Published age policy

  • The Elms of Charleston
    Third-party listings describe The Elms of Charleston as a 55+ community
  • Cresswind Charleston
    The builder markets Cresswind Charleston as 55+ living, and the association's own site separately describes a 55+ lifestyle

Housing

  • The Elms of Charleston
    Single-family homes and attached homes (condos, duplexes, and townhomes) across about 325 residences on 200 acres, established in 1987
  • Cresswind Charleston
    Single-family homes across two collections, offering 2 to 3 bedroom options from 1,454 to 2,547 square feet, with optional second floors

Amenities in cited sources

  • The Elms of Charleston
    Clubhouse and grand ballroom, Fitness room, Outdoor swimming pool, Tennis court, Shuffleboard, Lawn croquet, Walking paths, Library, Card and game rooms, Demonstration kitchen
  • Cresswind Charleston
    Club Cresswind clubhouse, Fitness center, Pickleball courts, Tennis courts, Bocce ball courts, Swimming pool, Outdoor spa, Walking trails, Fishing lakes via The Ponds, Horseshoe pits, Outdoor amphitheater and event lawn

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