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

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

Biggest differences

  • Current published price
    Sun City Carolina Lakes
    Mid $300,000s to roughly $1,250,000 resale-market snapshot across condos, villas, and single-family homes
    Carolina Orchards
    $425,000 to $850,000 resale-market snapshot (median approximately $575,000)
  • HOA / POA
    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
    Carolina Orchards
    Not published by the association or builder in this session
  • Separate recurring charges
    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
    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
  • Published age policy
    Sun City Carolina Lakes
    The association's Realtor Information Guide publishes 55+ occupancy and under-19 stay-limit rules
    Carolina Orchards
    55+ age restriction is third-party-reported

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Sun City Carolina LakesIndian Land, SC 29707
Carolina OrchardsFort Mill, SC 29715
GolfCheck neededA public 18-hole golf course is operator-reportedGolf 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
LocationIndian Land, SC 29707Fort Mill, SC 29715
Community typeactive adultactive adult
Current sales / inventoryDel 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 2016Current new-construction versus resale-only status is not independently confirmed
Current published priceMid $300,000s to roughly $1,250,000 resale-market snapshot across condos, villas, and single-family homes$425,000 to $850,000 resale-market snapshot (median approximately $575,000)
HOA / POAMonthly 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 amountNot published by the association or builder in this session
Separate recurring chargesNew 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 publishedMonthly 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
Published age policyThe association's Realtor Information Guide publishes 55+ occupancy and under-19 stay-limit rules55+ age restriction is third-party-reported
HousingSingle-family homes, villa townhomes, and carriage-style condos across 3,160 resale residencesRanch-style single-family homes across 15 villages; 731 homes on 327 acres
Pet policyA dog park and pet-focused resident club are third-party-reportedA dog park is third-party-reported; detailed pet rules are not published
Amenities in cited sourcesTwo 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 gardens21,000 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
Cited sources7 sources5 sources
Last verified2026-09-022026-09-02

GolfCheck needed

Rental policyCheck needed

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Document status

Location

Community type

Current sales / inventory

  • 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
  • Carolina Orchards
    Current new-construction versus resale-only status is not independently confirmed

Current published price

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

HOA / POA

  • 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
  • Carolina Orchards
    Not published by the association or builder in this session

Separate recurring charges

  • 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
  • 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

Published age policy

Housing

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

Pet policy

Amenities in cited sources

  • 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
  • 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

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