Sun City Carolina Lakes is a Del Webb community with over 3100 homes. This community offers villas, townhomes, and carriage homes. These homes have first floor master bedrooms and low maintenance construction. Sun City has an 18 hole golf course, 2 large clubhouses, and 10 lakes, walking trails and other world class amenities. Sun City offers many social clubs and classes that range from book clubs to ceramics and bunco. Sun City brings in musicians for performances. There are lectures, both political and religious. There is a vibrant Social Singles Club. Volunteer opportunities are offered in all kinds of categories. There is a fitness and activity director on site. There is a computer lab, woodworking shop, library, dance studio as well as indoor pools and state of the art fitness center. There is even a community garden area and dog park. Homeowners can always find someone with the same interests to socialize with. Shopping and medical offices are just a golf cart ride away.
South Carolina is tax-friendlier. SC does not tax your social security benefits In addition, if you are 65 or older you can exclude up to $10,000 of retirement income. There are also low property tax rates in SC. Seniors can claim a homestead exemption for the first $50,000 of your property’s fair market value.
The location of this neighborhood is approximately 6 miles south of Ballantyne and the NC border line. Because of its close proximity to Ballantyne, there is quick access to 1-485, I 77 and I 85, and Uptown Charlotte as well as all that Ballantyne offers.
Shopping – There are many shops just across highway 521 in the The Promenade at Carolina Reserve shopping plaza that consist of Hobby Lobby, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ulta, Ross, 5 Below, Petco, Kirkland, and Starbucks to name a few.
Groceries – Harris Teeter is located just next door in Carolina Commons and Publix is less than a mile up the street. Sprouts, and Aldi are all super close as well as Walmart.
Medical offices – There are several Atrium health offices as well as dental within these shopping areas.
Carolina Lakes Golf Club is a public course located within the Sun City Carolina Lakes community
Red Rocks Cafe
Hickory Tavern
521 BBQ & Grill
Jim ‘N Nick’s
Oggi Ristorante Italiano
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