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  1. Southern PalmsLadson, SC 29456 · Charleston area and Summerville
  2. Cresswind CharlestonSummerville, SC 29483 · Charleston area and Summerville

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  1. Southern PalmsLadson, SC 29456
  2. Cresswind CharlestonSummerville, SC 29483

Biggest differences

  • Current published price
    Southern Palms
    About $129,995 to $194,500 based on listed homes, per third-party listings
    Cresswind Charleston
    High $300,000s to high $700,000s, per a third-party market profile
  • HOA / POA
    Southern Palms
    Current authoritative lot-rent amount not publicly verified
    Cresswind Charleston
    Current authoritative HOA amount and inclusions not publicly verified
  • Published age policy
    Southern Palms
    Third-party listings describe Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community
    Cresswind Charleston
    The builder markets Cresswind Charleston as 55+ living, and the association's own site separately describes a 55+ lifestyle
  • Housing
    Southern Palms
    Manufactured homes on 138 total land-lease home sites, built in 1983
    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

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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Community detail
Southern PalmsLadson, SC 29456
Cresswind CharlestonSummerville, SC 29483
HOA / POACheck neededCurrent authoritative lot-rent amount 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
LocationLadson, SC 29456Summerville, SC 29483
Community typeactive adultactive adult
Current sales / inventoryA third-party listing shows several homes currently for sale within the 138-site communityThe builder page reports final home opportunities, with only a select number of homes remaining
Current published priceAbout $129,995 to $194,500 based on listed homes, per third-party listingsHigh $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 Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home communityThe builder markets Cresswind Charleston as 55+ living, and the association's own site separately describes a 55+ lifestyle
HousingManufactured homes on 138 total land-lease home sites, built in 1983Single-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 sourcesSwimming pool, Fishing lake, Putting green, Clubhouse, Library, Billiards, Shuffleboard courts, Fitness center, Banquet room, Game roomClub 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 sources3 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

  • Southern Palms
    A third-party listing shows several homes currently for sale within the 138-site community
  • Cresswind Charleston
    The builder page reports final home opportunities, with only a select number of homes remaining

Current published price

  • Southern Palms
    About $129,995 to $194,500 based on listed homes, per third-party listings
  • Cresswind Charleston
    High $300,000s to high $700,000s, per a third-party market profile

Separate recurring charges

Published age policy

  • Southern Palms
    Third-party listings describe Southern Palms as an age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community
  • Cresswind Charleston
    The builder markets Cresswind Charleston as 55+ living, and the association's own site separately describes a 55+ lifestyle

Housing

  • Southern Palms
    Manufactured homes on 138 total land-lease home sites, built in 1983
  • 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

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