Tree Tops
Tree Tops is a gated 55+ community by Lennar in Lancaster, South Carolina, spread across 613 wooded acres around a 10-acre lake, under an hour from Charlotte. Built from 2016 to 2021, this nature-focused neighborhood of 799 single-family ranch homes is built from stone and timber for a rustic feel, with amenities reimagined from a former summer camp. A Tree House clubhouse, a village of activity cabins, a zero-entry pool, a lakefront amphitheater, and miles of wooded trails make every day feel like a retreat.
Gated 55+ Living in a Wooded Lakeside Retreat
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Ten themed cabins from a former summer camp house a library, post office, exercise studio, business center, billiard room, arts and crafts center, sewing room, and card room.
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A private 10-acre lake anchors the community, with walking trails, a lakefront outdoor amphitheater, and a celebration cabin with a lakeside deck.
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Residents enjoy a heated, zero-entry pool and whirlpool spa, plus a large clubhouse fitness center, fire pits, and picnic areas.
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Lighted tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, multiple dog parks, and miles of wooded walking trails support an active outdoor lifestyle.
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The community is gated and secured around the clock, with stone-and-timber homes spaced generously among the trees and lake views throughout.
HOMES FOR SALE IN Tree Tops
Market Stats and home prices
Tree Tops was built by Lennar from 2016 to 2021 and is sold out, so homes here trade on the resale market. The community has 799 single-family homes across 19 ranch-style floor plans in two collections, The Groves and the Meadows. Homes range from about 1,436 to 2,973 square feet, with two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, first-floor primary suites, and 2- to 3-car garages. Recent sales average around $580,000, generally running from the mid-$400,000s to the mid-$700,000s.
HOA and Community Amenities
The HOA at Tree Tops supports a low-maintenance lifestyle and covers some exterior and lawn maintenance, though not all landscaping is association-maintained, so confirm the specifics for any home. The amenities include the Tree House clubhouse, the village of activity cabins, the zero-entry pool and spa, the 10-acre lake and amphitheater, the tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, the dog parks, and the wooded trails, with a full-time Lifestyle Director. For current HOA figures and exactly what is included, contact us directly and we are happy to walk you through everything.
Location and commute
Tree Tops sits in Lancaster, South Carolina, off Van Wyck Road in Lancaster County, under an hour from Uptown Charlotte and about 40 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. South Carolina's lower taxes are a draw, and Highway 521 puts Ballantyne, Indian Land, and Fort Mill within easy reach. Everyday conveniences are close in Lancaster, and healthcare includes MUSC Health Lancaster and Piedmont Medical Center.
Places to Explore Near Tree Tops
Frequently Asked Questions
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It was built by Lennar, with stone-and-timber ranch homes featuring Lennar's Everything's Included package, designed for active adults 55 and older.
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Yes. Tree Tops is a gated 55+ community, secured around the clock, set on 613 wooded acres.
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It sits in Lancaster, South Carolina, off Van Wyck Road in Lancaster County, under an hour from Charlotte.
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Uptown Charlotte is under an hour away, and the airport is about 40 minutes, with Highway 521 connecting to Ballantyne, Indian Land, and Fort Mill.
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A Tree House clubhouse, a village of ten activity cabins, a zero-entry pool and spa, a 10-acre lake with an amphitheater, tennis, pickleball, bocce, dog parks, and wooded trails.
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The community has 799 single-family homes across 19 ranch-style floor plans in The Groves and Meadows collections.
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Recent sales average around $580,000, generally running from the mid-$400,000s to the mid-$700,000s.
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Lennar built the community from 2016 to 2021, so homes now sell on the resale market rather than as new construction.
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Reach out through this page and we will share current listings, alert you to new ones, and set up a private tour of the community.