Sun City Carolina Lakes, Indian Land, SC

About Sun City Carolina Lakes

Sun City Carolina Lakes is in Indian Land, in the Fort Mill, Indian Land & Charlotte South region of South Carolina. Developer: Del Webb. Status: Open. Age-restricted (55+ community; occupancy rules are set in its recorded governing documents).

The Sun City Carolina Lakes association describes the community as an active 55+ community with resort-style living along the scenic Catawba River in South Carolina, home to more than 5,000 residents from across the country. Its address is 1353 Del Webb Blvd., Indian Land, SC 29707, and the phone number is (803) 547-8858. The declaration of covenants was recorded by the original developer in Lancaster County and is part of each owner's title. A third-party 55+ directory identifies the builder as Del Webb, reports 3,160 homes on 1,512 acres, says construction began in 2005 and finished in 2016, and lists the community as resale homes only; those figures are the directory's, not the association's. See Indian Land for county tax and healthcare context.

Two community centers anchor daily life. The association's amenities page lists a Lake House with a multipurpose ballroom for live shows, lectures and dances, a fully appointed kitchen for club entertaining and numerous multipurpose rooms for club use, plus three outdoor pavilions, nationally award-winning landscaping, 11 lakes, three swimming pools, an 18-hole public golf course that weaves throughout the community, and golf cart lanes and paths. The directory adds details such as a 55,000-square-foot Lake House with an indoor lap pool, a newer 13,000-square-foot Lodge, clay tennis courts, pickleball and bocce courts and a fishing pier; treat those as directory descriptions and confirm them on a tour. The directory also reports more than 135 clubs and interest groups; the association's own clubs page lists everything from bicycle and bocce to bereavement and support groups.

The association says in-person tours are available Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and that if the Lake House is closed an after-hours emergency number, 1-800-588-9551, is available. Its site also offers a realtors page and a request-for-information form.

Because this is a large, established community, most purchases are resales of homes that are already lived in, so the age of systems, the style of the home and the condition of exterior elements are as important as the floor plan. The directory lists single-family homes, villas and carriage homes in five collections, with single-family plans from 1,103 to 2,637 square feet, villas from 1,090 to 1,455 square feet and carriage homes from 1,554 to 2,044 square feet. It says the association handles common-area maintenance, lawn care and trash removal, and that villa and carriage owners can pay extra for exterior maintenance. Ask which services your specific unit receives.

Age restrictions at Sun City Carolina Lakes

The recorded Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (2006), posted on the association's Governing Documents page, says Sun City Carolina Lakes "is intended to provide housing primarily for persons 55 years of age or older" and that "at all times, at least eighty percent (80%) of the Dwelling Units within the Properties shall be occupied by at least one (1) individual 55 years of age or older." It also says no person under 19 may stay overnight in a dwelling unit for more than 90 days in any consecutive twelve-month period, and it defines an Age-Qualified Occupant as a person 55 or older who occupies a unit, or a person 50 or older who owns and occupies a unit and was the original purchaser from the developer. These provisions are subject to rights the declaration reserves to the developer, and the association also publishes amendments (first through ninth) and supplements. Read the current governing documents and the Board's age-verification policies before you sign.

Housing types at Sun City Carolina Lakes

• Single-family homes
• Villas (duplex or triplex)
• Carriage homes

Pricing at Sun City Carolina Lakes

A directory listing on September 30, 2026 shows resale prices from the mid $300Ks to the mid $700Ks, with 66 homes for sale among the 3,160 homes it lists. Because those are asking prices on one directory on one day, use current listings and a local agent's comparable sales for a particular plan and lot.

Tax context is separate from price. Indian Land is unincorporated Lancaster County, and the Auditor's 2026 sheet lists a total residential millage of 344.2, with the school operating portion of 181.0 mills removed for owner-occupied legal residences. The state Department of Revenue says the Homestead Exemption for homeowners over 65 is $50,000 of value, temporarily $75,000 for tax year 2026 only. See the South Carolina retirement taxes guide and the Indian Land page for arithmetic.

HOA and fees at Sun City Carolina Lakes

The association's Leadership and Decisions page says buying into Sun City Carolina Lakes means agreeing to be part of a self-governing, self-supported association with rules and guidelines, and that a Board of Directors elected by the community has full power and authority over the budget and affairs as spelled out in the governing documents. The Board is unpaid and contracts with professional companies for finance, landscaping, facilities maintenance and lifestyle events. The governing documents page also posts the bylaws (dated November 4, 2022) and architectural design guidelines.

Before making an offer, ask the association for the current budget, the assessment and what it covers, any transfer or capital fee due at closing, the reserve study, the most recent board minutes, the rules on rentals and exterior changes, and the amended covenants. The association describes its golf course as public; ask who sets course fees and whether residents receive any discount or separate membership fees.

Amenities at Sun City Carolina Lakes

• Lake House with multipurpose ballroom, kitchen and club rooms
• Three outdoor swimming pools
• Three outdoor pavilions
• 18-hole public golf course through the community
• Eleven lakes and walking trails
• Golf cart lanes and paths
• Clubs and groups, including fitness, arts and support groups
• Activity director and lifestyle programming (directory-reported)

Healthcare near Sun City Carolina Lakes

York County Economic Development lists Piedmont Medical Center (hospitals in Rock Hill and Fort Mill) and Atrium Health (main hospital in uptown Charlotte) among regional providers, and the directory lists Atrium Health, Piedmont Medical Center and CaroMont Regional Medical Center as providers near the community. Because Sun City Carolina Lakes is in South Carolina close to the North Carolina line, the nearest emergency room may be in another county or state. Time the drive and confirm your plan's network.

Airport access from Sun City Carolina Lakes

Charlotte Douglas International Airport reported 58.8 million passengers in 2024 and lists 42 international destinations, according to the airport's own press release, which also says a new $1 billion runway is scheduled to open in fall 2027. The association says the community is six miles south of Charlotte; the directory says it is 25 miles south and less than 30 minutes from the airport. Drive it yourself at the times you would actually travel.

Why Sun City Carolina Lakes is included

Age-restricted Del Webb active-adult community in Indian Land, Lancaster County, whose recorded covenants call for housing primarily for persons 55 and older and whose association runs two community centers, clubs, pools and trails.

Guides relevant to Sun City Carolina Lakes

• 55-Plus Community vs. Conventional Neighborhood in the Carolinas