Tree Tops, Lancaster, South Carolina

Tree Tops is a wooded 55+ community on the edge of southwestern North Carolina’s Charlotte metropolitan area and is just across the state line in north central South Carolina. It was built from 2016 to 2021, spreads across 613 acres and contains nearly 800 single family homes.

Nearly 40 different floor plans in three separate collections are available from Lennar. Included in the cost of each home are granite and quartz countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a tankless water heater and home automation.

Homes in the Groves Collection have up tp 4,164 square feet with two to four bedrooms and an attached two-car garage. Summit Collection houses contain up to 5,588 square feet of living space. A gourmet kitchen, an energy-efficient design, a first-floor master suite, a screened patio, and a low-maintenance exterior are common.

The Meadows Collection homes have up 4,875 square feet, two to four baths and an attached two car garage. Some Meadows’ properties have a second floor. All exteriors are brick and vinyl with a pitched roof and a recessed entry.

Prices begin in the low-$500,000s. The HOA fee is $260 per month. Please verify this with a Realtor as prices are bound to change over time.

Tree Tops offers 24/7 security and a guarded gate. Its charming Village Center is a cluster of 10 rustic cabins that houses the community’s business center as well as spaces for crafts, nature, and celebration. The clubhouse features state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment, game rooms, and a multipurpose room. A lap swimming pool, a resort-style swimming pool, a spa and a dog park are just outside the clubhouse doors.

Bocce ball, pickleball, and tennis courts keep residents active. A 10-acre lake is the spot for kayaking and fishing. The rookery is an ideal bird watching destination.

Nearby Lancaster bustles with shopping, dining, and civic events. The city supports an annual Red Rose Festival, a summer concert series, a cultural arts district, a community playhouse, a chamber choir, and a farmers market. Its Springs Park has a fishing dock. Landsford Canal State Park permits picnicking, paddling, and fishing. Lake Wylie is about an hour away.

Springs Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Summer temperatures are in the 80s and 90s, and winter temperatures are in the 30s, 40s and 50s. On average, the area receives 44 inches of rain and 3 inches of snow each year.